Triumph End Cap Repair

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing End Cap

(can also be applied to other similar engines)

Pictured above is a damaged end cap from a Triumph Spitfire. This damage is the result of a badly worn original style thrust washer that eventually slipped out of place. This resulted in a direct contact between the spinning crankshaft and end cap surface. The original style Triumph thrust washer has a thin bearing surface that will eventually wear away to bare steel. Once this happens, rapid wear will take place and will quickly caused damage to the end cap.

Custom Thrust Washers repairs the damaged end cap using a programmable CNC mill. Tapped holes are then added that will allow attaching a new solid alloy thrust washer. The solid alloy thrust washer eliminates the wear problem that is typical of the original style thrust washers.

By modifying the end cap to hold a second thrust washer, the bearing surface is increased from 180 degrees to a full 360 degree bearing surface. This greatly improves the bearing performance by doubling the contact surface.

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