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Offline ntstlgl1970

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Terry- or anyone else who has built one of these

I'm putting together the low reverse assembly and I had a question on the low/reverse drum washer that goes between the snap ring retainer and the drum. Originally it was a plastic thrust washer, my kit came with regular thrust washers (metal). My original plastic washer is in good shape, would you recommend replacing the plastic washer or keeping it. Is one better than the other? They mike out the same at .063", I also have one (metal also) that mikes out at .065".

Thanks!


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Re: TAC - 518 assembly question - low/reverse drum thrust washer selection
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2009 - 08:55:25 PM »
The brass version is ALOT better,use it! :cheers:
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Re: TAC - 518 assembly question - low/reverse drum thrust washer selection
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2009 - 10:34:04 PM »
 :iagree: use the brass thrust washer for sure the only way to go for me. :2thumbs:
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Re: TAC - 518 assembly question - low/reverse drum thrust washer selection
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2009 - 03:52:37 PM »
Thanks guys, I'll use the metal one.
70 Cuda, 7.0L Gen-III Hemi, Viper T56 w/9310 gearset, 3.91's, Megasquirt MS3x v3.57, Innovate wideband, Firm Feel upper arms, torsion bars, springs and strut rods, QA1 DA shocks. I did everything on this car except the fancy paint stuff and I drive it...and I can't seem to stop messing with it....