Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 hey guys when i took the belly pan off my end 673 mack one of the thrust bearings was in it. i was wondering if someone could please give me reasons of how this could happen.mackb.bmp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 several reasons. worn crank or sometime when someone puts the transmission back in they slam it in and knock the thrust washers loose if they are a little worn. just did the same thing to a 673. took the oil pan off to clean the gunk out and found all four washers in the pan. ordered them from Mack, put them back in and replaced pan. probably not good enough for a workin truck but good enough for a recreational driver. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 i did the same thing,the only thing different with mine was when i put them bach in they fell out again Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 because once i started the engine after i put everything back together i heard a clink and i think that was the bearing coming back out again Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Just wondered if ya can use a center punch to keep them from moving? If not then it's Miller Time.mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 does anyone know how i could go about fixing this Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 There should be a locating pin in the front and in the rear of the #4 main bearing cap that prevents the thrust washers from turning. The thrust washers should have a corresponding notch that slides over the pin. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 thanks rhasler when i was under there i looked at all that and the pins were still good.i think something is wrong with the crankshaft because when i put the bearings back in, the front thrust bearings were loose and the back were tight.could it be that the crankshaft isn't spaced properly. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 let me clarify: also i only had the top front bearing on fall out,not all of them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20522-thrust-bearings/#findComment-85455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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