Air Cooled Vw Thrust Bearing

The original main bearing has a 2 5mm thrust shoulder on the thrust surface and a narrow shoulder at the opposite side and sits over the saddle in the case.

Air cooled vw thrust bearing.

It s important to note that each thrust bearing will have a bearing tang on it. Includes 6 shells to do 1 engine. Explanation of the theory and most suitable bearing for your application below be sure to select the correct bearing combination using our details section and tech centre. The thrust measurement is determined by measuring the thickness of the last main journal on the flywheel end of the engine.

If your bearing has a thicker shoulder or the case is narrower than 22mm at the thrust surface you will need an oversized thrust bearing set. Instead you must use the standard split bearing shells in the stock location and move the thrust bearing to the front of the crankshaft 2nd bearing from the prop hub vw bearing 3 location. How to measure you aircooled vw main bearing set. Early and late style clutch release bearings or thrust bearings as they are sometimes called.

Stock vw cam bearings only had 1 thrust bearing this set provides 2 to halve the thrust bearing wear. Air cooled vw parts clutch gearbox clutch kits and components from a clutch kit to a bolt or cable we have a very comprehensive range. Main journal thrust is the final measurement that must be performed when sizing your air cooled vw main bearings. This is a really good idea to use on any engine that uses stiffer than stock valves prings or uses a bigger than stock camshaft.

Main bearings for all air cooled volkswagens. Here s a neat trick to save your air cooled vw engine block when the thrust had been knocked out and a double oversize thrust bearing won t work. Oversized thrust bearings are typically offered in 1 and 2mm os versions. Including kits friction plates.

Monday thursday 8 00am 4 30pm friday 8am 4pm saturday 9 00am 12 00pm. From the factory the saddle where the thrust main bearing sits measures 22mm 866 across. Theory behind thrust wear. Limebug now offers oversize bearings along side out normal range.