The best way is to use a Dial Indicator. With the crankshaft pushed in the
furthest rearward position, register the indicator and
then push the crank forward until it stops. The indicator will show you how
much it traveled.
Regards,
Joe
simon.halliwell@postoffice.co.uk wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Can anyone recommend the best way to measure end float on the crankshaft so I
> can gauge the size of thrust washers I need to put in?
>
> The engine is from a Mk3, it is on the bench completely stripped down.
>Before I
> removed the crank the end float measured about 12 thou' but I don't know how
> worn the thrust washers are. Am I best getting some standard size thrust
> washers and measuring the end float with them in or is there a more scientific
> method?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Simon.
>
> 1967 Mk3 Spitfire
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