Installing double thrust cam bearings - please help

[garryv84]

I have searched and cant find a clear answer.

When installing double thrust cam bearings in a 2.1 case that had single thrust bearing installed, one halve of the case has space for the bearing tang, while the other does not.

Do I have to cut a tang space in the other side of the case? Both of my new Mahle bearings have tangs on them.

Thanks.

[glutamodo]

You only need one tang to secure the bearing. It was that way on Bug engines as well. I just carefully file off the tang on one of the two shell halves.

[Pascal]

That is interesting, my new KS double thrust bearing have no tangs at all, neither did the original KS double thrust that I took out of the engine. I know I'm not answering your question but you tweaked my interest so I has to go check. Also my 2.1 case has the notch for the tang on only one side, like yours.
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