hi, i have a ls block that im going to be building in about a week(my first build) and i was wondering about the thrust washer....what is there function and hw many do i need....because the block now only has them on the number 4 main, and theres a spot for them on the #3 one. should i put a set there or are can they go in wither place? help is greatly appreciated....wanting to do this right

 

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two thrust washers. one for each side. they keep the crank from moving back and forth. If you don't have a helms or some sort of manual you should pick one up before your first build. Torque specs atleast

 

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gotta helms, chiltons, haynes, i was just wondering when i was looking at the washers i saw 2 areas for the washers i was just wondering if i could put them in either or area...thx

 

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make sure when installing the thrust washers the side with the grooves in them face out..

 

I would keep them in just the #4 main. I don't think the crank is machined right for thrust washers in #3.

 

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oh, thanks for the help, ill just keep them on main 4

 

The No. 4 main has a visible recess that you "can tell" the thrust bearings fit into. I put oil on the back of them so they adhere to the #4 main while you are dropping the crank in.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rjay8604 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The No. 4 main has a visible recess that you "can tell" the thrust bearings fit into. I put oil on the back of them so they adhere to the #4 main while you are dropping the crank in. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That or assy. lube that i used...

 

kool, would yal recomend using wd40, atf, or motor oil to instal the pistons?.,,,,also what type of lube for the bearings

 

I would say wd-40. Mutiple reputable sources reccomend it over oil, which i used, simply because it allows for a more assuring ring seating.

 

i was wondering....how do yal feel about used pistons?, i was thinking of picking up a set of used pr3 pistons from a b16a2 block. or should i just opt for new ones from honda a shell out 65 a pop for one? or do yal know a place that sell b16 or itr pistons a set for a good price?

 

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Ebay for a set of new ITR pistons.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by snowseeker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ebay for a set of new ITR pistons.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so thats a no, on the used ones? i might just got to my local acura and get a set of ITR pistons for 44 a peice

 

bumo

 

gotta question for yal, i just picked up some ls rods, and i got the rods and 2 rods have the number 3 on them and the other 2 have the number 2 on them, im guessing they are from two different ls motors. ok, now my question is iim going o be getting these rods reconditioned and i was wondering if putting these on the crank would it mess anything up. or are the numbers just given when you remove the pistons? i know when you go to acura to get new rods the rods dont have the number designations on them.

BTW this motor build i didnt want to spend uber amount on it, so most of the money is going into the head, so if by chance the motor goes boom....i can still use the stuff out of the head


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