15-02-2019, 06:35 PM
I'm now well into the engine stripdown of my 1936 "Two seater"
When I removed the two front crankshaft bearings I found that they were mounted with the two large faces of the inner facing the rear of the engine as in the picture, from what I understand these should be mounted "back to back". neither face on either bearing has the word trust on it, I presume the two large inner faces should be facing eachother??
If mounted like this the inners would be touching but there is a small gap, maybe 0.030" (not yet measured) between the outers
Can somebody please confirm this would be correct??
![[Image: IMG-20190215-154430.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/ZKVr5FQj/IMG-20190215-154430.jpg)
Also there is a small amount of damage on the bearing retaining lip, this was pre-existing, which I don't think will be an issue but again, as a beginner I'd welcome another opinion on this.
![[Image: IMG-20190215-154316.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/4dS5yvyr/IMG-20190215-154316.jpg)
Finally, I'm having a problem removing the timing gear from the camshaft. I've removed the nut and thrower but the gear is reluctant to part with the shaft, I've tried a 2 legged puller and a litle heat but I'm reluctant to use too much force for fear of breaking something.
Many thanks, ..... Phil.
When I removed the two front crankshaft bearings I found that they were mounted with the two large faces of the inner facing the rear of the engine as in the picture, from what I understand these should be mounted "back to back". neither face on either bearing has the word trust on it, I presume the two large inner faces should be facing eachother??
If mounted like this the inners would be touching but there is a small gap, maybe 0.030" (not yet measured) between the outers
Can somebody please confirm this would be correct??
Also there is a small amount of damage on the bearing retaining lip, this was pre-existing, which I don't think will be an issue but again, as a beginner I'd welcome another opinion on this.
Finally, I'm having a problem removing the timing gear from the camshaft. I've removed the nut and thrower but the gear is reluctant to part with the shaft, I've tried a 2 legged puller and a litle heat but I'm reluctant to use too much force for fear of breaking something.
Many thanks, ..... Phil.