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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2018, 04:38 PM
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Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Chasing the knock.

Your latest picture doesn't show gear backlash. It appears to me to show crankshaft endplay. 2 different animals.

Gear back lash is checked by inserting feeler gauges between the crank gear and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,923
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Chasing the knock.

To add, I too would check/adjust the crank bearings [ and check/adjust oil pump clearances] as long as the base is off for the cleaning.

I like to set bearings at .0015" [ the rear even a bit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2018, 10:20 AM
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Posted By Patrick L.
Re: Chasing the knock.

Can you tell about where the knock seems to be coming from ?

Have you checked the lash of the timing gears ? Anything more than about .009" and they'll rattle. Yours don't look very good from the...
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