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Re: Midget won't engage the gears

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>, John Gottstein <gottstein@gmail.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Midget won't engage the gears
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:15:57 -0600
Cc: spridgets-owner@autox.team.net
References: <6.1.2.0.2.20050908085418.03620eb0@mailbag.com>
And so, John asks: "How can crankshaft thrust washers in the engine screw up 
the transmission?"

Anticipating this question, I answer: "If the crankshaft has too much 
endplay, it takes away from the effective throw of the trowout bearing 
(because the crankshaft, flywheel and pressure plate can all move forward 
when you hit the clutch).  Thus, your clutch won't properly disengage."

Chris K.
1500 Midget

On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 08:57:03 -0500, Peter C. wrote
> ===============
> Sounds like the Washers of Thrust may be roosting in your oil pan.
> Check for crankshaft end play.
>       Peter C





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