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Thrust bearing location

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mcrae0104

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The thrust bearing is located at the rear end of some auto conversions (AeroConversions VWs & Weseman 5th bearing Corvairs, for instance) while the thrust bearing is on the front end of certified engines. Does this make any practical difference? Why might it be preferable to have it at the front?
 
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