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Nosetime · 11-15-2017, 07:45 AM

Tom, even with the main like that? Would I try to JB weld it or just put it back in? This is so different than modern bearing stuff I”m used to. I would think the crank would look worse. I will pull the rest apart this morning

40 Deluxe · 11-15-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosetime

Tom, even with the main like that? Would I try to JB weld it or just put it back in? This is so different than modern bearing stuff I”m used to. I would think the crank would look worse. I will pull the rest apart this morning

That's the front thrust which doesn't have much force against it. Check the upper half in the block, which looks good in the picture. If it's good, you're golden. I recently rebuilt a couple of Suzuki Sidekick engines from the '90's. They use only the upper half of the thrust from the factory and no wear problems.
Be careful about using JB Weld if you decide to glue that piece back in. JB Weld is thick and may make that thrust piece stick out too far. I'd suggest just holding it in place with a dab of grease, put it back together, and enjoy for many miles.

Nosetime · 11-15-2017, 11:24 AM

Thanks 40, I did not sleep over this last night, and I am hopeful I can do just what you suggest! Tearing the rest down today, and hopefully the others look OK.
Greg

100IH · 11-15-2017, 02:09 PM

Unless I missed something, all of the recomendations have said " OK so long as the clearance is good". So have you measured with micrometers or used plactigage or used aluminum foil measuring methods. Heck even notebook paper will give you an idea of what the clearance is. If you are unsure how, do an advanced search for threads on bearing clearance. By the way, I grew up near Long Beach many years ago and rode my bicycle many times to Ford Parts Obsolete on Willow to get parts for my A projects.

Nosetime · 11-16-2017, 08:29 AM

Rod clearance is good, I am pulling the crank to clean and inspect and will reassemble to correct specs.

Railcarmover · 11-16-2017, 09:27 AM

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Going to the machine shop is not the end of the world.Even if you are going to 'hobby drive' the car peace of mind is worth the expense.Do it once, do it right. I faced the same gamble pulling down an engine I've got for a build..the rods and mains checked out, now I'm waiting for a machinist's straight edge to check the deck...pass that and I can assemble.

11-15-2017, 07:45 AM	#41
Nosetime Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Huntington Beach, Calif Posts: 330	Re: So far, so good on mystery engine Tom, even with the main like that? Would I try to JB weld it or just put it back in? This is so different than modern bearing stuff I”m used to. I would think the crank would look worse. I will pull the rest apart this morning

11-15-2017, 11:24 AM	#43
Nosetime Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Huntington Beach, Calif Posts: 330	Re: So far, so good on mystery engine Thanks 40, I did not sleep over this last night, and I am hopeful I can do just what you suggest! Tearing the rest down today, and hopefully the others look OK. Greg

11-15-2017, 02:09 PM	#44
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: So far, so good on mystery engine Unless I missed something, all of the recomendations have said " OK so long as the clearance is good". So have you measured with micrometers or used plactigage or used aluminum foil measuring methods. Heck even notebook paper will give you an idea of what the clearance is. If you are unsure how, do an advanced search for threads on bearing clearance. By the way, I grew up near Long Beach many years ago and rode my bicycle many times to Ford Parts Obsolete on Willow to get parts for my A projects.

11-16-2017, 08:29 AM	#45
Nosetime Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Huntington Beach, Calif Posts: 330	Re: So far, so good on mystery engine Rod clearance is good, I am pulling the crank to clean and inspect and will reassemble to correct specs.

11-16-2017, 09:27 AM	#46
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: So far, so good on mystery engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Going to the machine shop is not the end of the world.Even if you are going to 'hobby drive' the car peace of mind is worth the expense.Do it once, do it right. I faced the same gamble pulling down an engine I've got for a build..the rods and mains checked out, now I'm waiting for a machinist's straight edge to check the deck...pass that and I can assemble.