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Old 05-11-2017, 10:16 AM   #7
George Miller
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Default Re: Flywheel Housing Alignment

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Originally Posted by Dave in MN View Post
Dave,
With the engine mounted in the frame you may not get a good reading as the endplay between the crankshaft and the block may add to the measurements you are taking. Most of us, that work on engines, check this alignment with the engine mounted in an engine stand with the front end of the engine pointing straight down. The weight of the crankshaft, keeps the rear thrust surfaces in contact to allow for a consistent crankshaft position as it is rotated.
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