Spigot bearing
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Hi Chris,
I've never changed a Cologne spigot bearing, but various other engine spigot bearings I have fitted all abutt against either a shoulder or the bottom of the machined bore in the end of the crankshaft.
The bearing normally sits flush with, or just below, the surface of the rear face.
I've never changed a Cologne spigot bearing, but various other engine spigot bearings I have fitted all abutt against either a shoulder or the bottom of the machined bore in the end of the crankshaft.
The bearing normally sits flush with, or just below, the surface of the rear face.
You are OK Chris, it wont go in too far but flush against the outer edge is right. One small thing to check, I do not think it will be a problem with yours unless the engine was changed at some time but the bearings were not always the same size on all Cologne engines. Just to be sure do check the gearbox shaft does match the ID of the bearing.
Some earlier 2.8's had a smaller bearing (and smaller camshaft bearings as well).
Some earlier 2.8's had a smaller bearing (and smaller camshaft bearings as well).
Edited by greymrj on Monday 15th June 20:38
greymrj said:
You are OK Chris, it wont go in too far but flush against the outer edge is right. One small thing to check, I do not think it will be a problem with yours unless the engine was changed at some time but the bearings were not always the same size on all Cologne engines. Just to be sure do check the gearbox shaft does match the ID of the bearing.
Some earlier 2.8's had a smaller bearing (and smaller camshaft bearings as well).
Thanks for the heads up but hopefully this shouldn't be an issue as it's a late S3 but then it is a TVR Some earlier 2.8's had a smaller bearing (and smaller camshaft bearings as well).
Edited by greymrj on Monday 15th June 20:38
glenrobbo said:
Nice one Mark 
You only have to tell us oncej. 
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Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 16th June 21:42
glenrobbo said:
Nice one Mark You only have to tell us oncej.
Have you sued that cunning fox Phillpot yet for breach of copyright?
Bloody iPads and this forum! No mikes is much more professional and shines than my "what I had in the garage" tool You only have to tell us oncej. Have you sued that cunning fox Phillpot yet for breach of copyright?
Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 16th June 21:42
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