Posted by Patrick M on August 10, 2009, 11:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Book"
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--Previous Message-- : G`day Pat . : : Really i only meant to borrow it . : : They are not the type of book that`s used : often . : Again many thanks. Regrads:- Patrick M. : I have a few of these tech type books they : don`t get alot of use and most are from : spanner days but sometimes they are : forgotten about untill late in the piece as : nowdays the key board rules . : : : One bonus of having , reading and : understanding this particular book is if you : didn`t before hand you will have a much : better idea of who knows what when basic : engine , reconditioning , modification , : theory , Etc are the topic . : : It`s was , may still be used in teaching and : by trades people , you`ll see from who is : mentioned in its creation that it has : credibility and when remembering that the : predecesor was The Repco Engine Manual and : as well as GM , Ford , Chrysler and Leyland : the Repco-Brabham people had a hand in it . : : You will probably find that your Autopsy : Expert won`t be able to answer alot of your : questions and you may well be able to tell : him a thing or two after reading the book . : : : Cheers : : Peter : : --Previous Message-- : Thanks Peter, I have ordered the book as per : your advise. : Regards:- Patrick M. : : --Previous Message-- : : Sorry Pat , thought i was finished then it : dawned to look at a book . : : The book is ... ACL Engine Manual No 413 : Published by Gregory`s Automotive : Publications : ISBN 0 85566 680 3 : 1997 reprint : : It`s similar or carries on from the Repco : Engine Service Manual of the 1970s , it`s : all to do with engines hows and whys builds : fails measurements etc . : : It has a bit on thrust faces and gives pics : ( not real clear ) : : Failure ......... : : When fitting crank and damaging thrust : surface . : : Says wear on 1 face is the norm : as if from insufficient lubrication : : : Excessive thrust placed on thrust bearing : for a LONG PERIOD of TIME ( no time frame : given )such as bad clutch adjust or auto : with heavy or constant thrust can cause oil : flow cut off and the flange becomes wiped : and heated , usually resulting in total : failure . : : { Heated i guess you can work out . : Wiping or smearing is caused by metal to : metal contact described as metal being : displaced (wiped ) and redeposited .} : : Crankshaft Thrust Face machined with a rough : finish can wear into thrust lining causing : failure . : : Suggests if both surfaces have worn , : insufficient end play and/or heavy thrust : loading of the front gears/pulleys/belts . : : The book has a section on engine bearings 42 : pages and give descriptions and pics of : bearing failure and cause etc : : If you have a Library near and are able to : get this or a similar book you could : diagnose , cause/effect , your big and main : bearings , there are to many actual pics and : tech drawings to relay . : : The thrust may have failed but the others : may tell more of the story . : : Now i`m finished and i`ll leave you to it . : : Cheers : : : : : : :