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Thrust Washer 1

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uptick

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Sep 10, 2008
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Can we use a regular washer (good material) as a thrust washer for end play (axial movement of the shaft)? Thanks,
uptick.
 
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might be posted in the wrong forum... perhaps "mechanical engineering other topics" would get your answers.
 
Thanks ivymike. I did post there.
 
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