wheel bearing assembly

[carryall]

Had bike on stand this weekend and figured I'd inspect and grease front wheel bearings.  It's been awhile since I dealt with old fashioned loose ball bearings, so thought I'd ask "the experts" here.  Between the bearing cone and locknut, is there supposed to be a small flat washer?  If not, should it matter?  I did notice it did allow a normal thickness 11/16" wrench to be used to hold the cone, while snugging the locknut vs. without it, so I left it on.  just curious?   

[pd]

According to the M manual , there is no washer between the cone and jam nut .

I'd think that if there was enough room between the rocker arms , washers wouldn't hurt anything .

Pete .

[kartjockey]

1948 manual does not support the idea of a washer between cone and jam nut. (Parts catalog shows same view as the manual.) I don't see how the addition of a washer would make much difference.

[carryall]

Thanks guys.  I'll just leave it in there then.  I decided to remove the speedo also, it sure made installing the front tire a whole lot easier without it.  Now I gotta debate this "kick start" mod over the winter...(Hmm? scratch, scratch)