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| | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 23 | I have read all the posts on this form regarding kingpins, The one thing I can't figure out is the assembly and order of the brass thrust washers on my 1956 3100. In the original shop manual it states there should be a thin washer between the two thrust washers facing each other like a sandwich with a thin washer in the middle. However the speedway motor instructions state that the two thrust washer should be facing each other with no mention of the thin washer in between. The kit does come with washers to use as shims but it also comes with two smaller washers that would fit inside between the brass thrust washers. Anybody have the proper information on this. Thanks.
1956 Chevrolet 3100-'Little Snap': --Tribute to "Snappy Cartage", a family business on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada --1/2 ton, Stepside shortbox --350 V8: Edelbrock Intake, Holly 650 Carb, H350 Transmission,, 23" Genie Shifter Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 | If the parts seem to be the same I would lean toward following the OEM shop manual.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy cansled and guys, brass should never bear directly against brass, there should be something steel in between the brass thrust surfaces. There should be specifications for clearance between the spindle and the axle, build it right up to spec if you have enough shims. Check and correct any burrs on the spindle and axle before you try assembling, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,201 | Most all heavy truck king pin install the same way, the bearing is on the bottom and all the shims go on the top. The weight over time will beat the brass out of shape, shims are only for taking up clearance and should never be used under a moving load. If they are using them as bushing, I would look for another set. | | |
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