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Guten Morgen!


nkaminar,


these are really good tips! If I understand correctly, I don't need the bronze/aluminum washer. The labyrinth remains bare in both grooves?


Unfortunately, it's extremely difficult to pull the pressed-in and glued felt strips out of the upper groove. I'm afraid I won't be able to remove it completely. -


I have another important question, too:
The gentleman who demonstrates the bearing assembly in the helpful video post #24 explains that the bearing clearance shouldn't be measured with a plastic gauge because the heavy flywheel presses against the bearing shell.


As I understand it, this doesn't matter, because this static bearing pressure is also present during driving?




To CT Jack:
I don't preheat the engine because the oil is so thick. I'm a complete engine enthusiast and want to avoid the wear-inducing cold start, because it breaks my heart. That's why both of my classic cars have this electric heater, and every engine start is done at around 50°C.


Beste Gruesse aus nasskaltem Deutschland,
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