Description
Control crankshaft end-play and prevent excessive axial movement along your engine bottom-end with this heavy-duty crankshaft washer, precision-engineered specifically for Caterpillar 3013C and C1.5 industrial diesel engines.
Engineering & Mechanical Specifications
Mounted directly against the main bearing saddle web, the crankshaft thrust washer assembly absorbs axial thrust loads generated by clutching mechanisms, torque converter engagement, and gear helical angles. Sized accurately to standard (STD) factory dimensions, this component maintains proper crankshaft end-float clearance, protects block thrust faces from galling, and ensures even wear across rotating journals.
Whenever performing a major overhaul, crankshaft grinding, or bottom-end inspection, always check crankshaft axial play with a dial indicator. Browse our complete catalog of matching overhaul components in the Caterpillar 3013C engine parts section for complete bottom-end rebuild kits and bearing sets.
Key Technical Features
- Precision Standard Thickness: Machined to exact standard (STD) tolerances ensuring factory crankshaft axial clearance and oil wedge maintenance.
- Bi-Metal Bearing Material: Premium wear-resistant bronze-aluminum alloy bonded to a high-tensile steel backing plate to resist extreme axial thrust.
- Hydrodynamic Oil Grooves: Precision-profiled lubrication distribution channels ensure continuous oil delivery across the rotating thrust face.
- Anti-Rotation Tabs: Accurately located retaining locator lugs prevent washer rotation or displacement inside the crankcase saddle.
Installation & Rebuild Recommendations
Before installing, measure crankshaft end-play using a dial indicator to confirm standard thickness requirements. Lubricate thrust surfaces with clean engine oil or assembly lubricant prior to seating into the engine block and main cap grooves. Ensure oil grooves face outward toward the crankshaft machined thrust faces according to mechanical assembly practices defined by SAE International Standards for industrial internal combustion engine bearings.
