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bwaii64 · 01-02-2017, 06:42 AM

I know there's a lot on this around but I'd like to verify before I do something (else) stupid. We've got an early A with cast bearings. The end play is .025". The thrust part of the bearing looks good though we didn't totally remove the bearings. (I don't want to mess more than I have to.)

So... do I
1) leave it
2) break/grind off the rear thrust part of the bearing and put in the brass seal holder with thrust.

If 2, I'm concerned about the thickness of the thrust part. Our cast babbit thrust is about 5/32 and I'm concerned the new brass one won't be any thicker. Anyone know the measurement of that part?

Thanks
Byron

01-02-2017, 06:42 AM	#1
bwaii64 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NE Brazil Posts: 24	Crankshaft end play I know there's a lot on this around but I'd like to verify before I do something (else) stupid. We've got an early A with cast bearings. The end play is .025". The thrust part of the bearing looks good though we didn't totally remove the bearings. (I don't want to mess more than I have to.) So... do I 1) leave it 2) break/grind off the rear thrust part of the bearing and put in the brass seal holder with thrust. If 2, I'm concerned about the thickness of the thrust part. Our cast babbit thrust is about 5/32 and I'm concerned the new brass one won't be any thicker. Anyone know the measurement of that part? Thanks Byron