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#1312803 06/01/2019 7:11 PM
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Doing a bearing and seal refresh on my '62 SM319 and I didn't notice which direction the thrust washer was facing. It's on the main shaft between the second speed gear and main shaft rear bearing. Do the grooves go toward gear or bearing.
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Mainshaft thrust washer direction


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Grooves in the thrust washer face the gear.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
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Thanks Steve

Bud


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