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Originally Posted by XxToKeSxX
I think the washer idea is a good idea given the top "moving" portion of the piece doesn't have contact with the washer, otherwise it would defeat the purpose and cause friction. Also unless the inner diameter of the washer almost the same as the outer diameter of the bearing, I think it would hurt more than help. My advice would be one of two things...
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Over lunch, I went to the hardware store and found a washer to try. It is a 1" I.D. lock washer (the largest they had), and I'm going to flatten it and spread it a small amount. The thickness should be just about perfect. I'll try to take a couple pics when I'm finished with it. This should support the thrust washer and it is steel, so it should be able to handle the loadings placed upon it.
Josh
