Posted By: vinnyd76
Engine Rebuild - Reuse of thrust plate, oil tab, slinger? - 07/19/18 07:26 PM
When rebuilding your engines (e.g. small block) what is the recommendation for reuse of the thrust plate, oil slinger, oil tab, etc...? Reuse of original (or locate an original, if not present) or reproduction?
Posted By: Supercuda
Re: Engine Rebuild - Reuse of thrust plate, oil tab, slinger? - 07/19/18 07:42 PM
Slinger and tab don't wear, clean and reuse no problem. Thrust plate might wear, inspect and if not worn clean and reuse.
Posted By: Michael Ecks
Re: Engine Rebuild - Reuse of thrust plate, oil tab, slinger? - 07/19/18 10:35 PM
Agree with supercuda. Those should all be no wear items. As long as the plate is flat across you should be good to go. Never seen a cam wear into one, my guess is there would have ro be serious other issues for it to do so.