Hi, Simon.
Since you have the pre-disassembly end float value, you should be able
to measure the thickness of the thrust washers that you removed and
add to that value the amount by which you want to reduce the end
float. So, if the TWs you removed are 0.088 in. thick and your
initial end float was 0.012 in. and you want to end up with 0.006
in. end float, you should be planning to install 0.094 in. thick
washers. (0.088 + (0.012 - 0.006))
Hope this helps.
Donald.
> From: <simon.halliwell@postoffice.co.uk>
> Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:03:07 +0000
>
> 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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