Long story = short. MG Midget, 1976 built in 11-75, 1500, original engine, 34,760 miles, stored for 18 years, re-build from ground up, Engine rebuild... The thrust washer was in the oil pan when I took the engine apart. Putting all new gaskets, washers, seals, etc in rebuild... the thrust washer goes on top of the crank to the rear of the engine block.
What keeps that little sucker in place? I put it together and turned it over( with starter hook up and battery while still on engine stand) and found that it would barely turn/ if at all. I took the bearing caps off and went to re-install them and found the washer lying on the floor next to my engine stand. Engine is very tight and will crank slowly with starter and new battery. Also replaced the piston rings.
What keeps that little sucker in place? I put it together and turned it over( with starter hook up and battery while still on engine stand) and found that it would barely turn/ if at all. I took the bearing caps off and went to re-install them and found the washer lying on the floor next to my engine stand. Engine is very tight and will crank slowly with starter and new battery. Also replaced the piston rings.