Maybe add a couple of oil grooves starting at the journal and dead-ending before the outside diameter of the washers. That would leave a small oil reservoir or two in the thrust washers.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.