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Crankshat Clearance #190672 12/06/10 06:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 93 Tucson AZ ArtM OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP ArtM Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 93 Tucson AZ	What should the front to back (horizontal) crankshaft clearance be for a 194? ArtM

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Re: Crankshat Clearance ArtM #190684 12/06/10 09:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	The factory center main end play should be 0.004" to 0.006". It is okay up to about 0.010" before something should be done. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: Crankshat Clearance Chipper #190697 12/07/10 01:22 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 93 Tucson AZ ArtM OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP ArtM Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 93 Tucson AZ	Chipper, Thanks for the reply. I have the pan off for some other work (rod bearings) and decided to check the end play. It's a loose .010 and a tight .011 so since the engine isn't coming out, that will due for now. Thangs again. ArtM

Re: Crankshat Clearance ArtM #190779 12/07/10 08:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	I have a '28 engine that you can watch the front crankshaft pulley move forward and aft when accelerating and decelerating. Makes noise but still running. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

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