Hi,
Well, as suggested by several of you, I checked my crankshaft end float to
find out if that is why I was getting a clicking noise whenever I depressed
the clutch. Sure enough that is the problem. When I press the clutch it
causes the flywheel to come in contact with the starter gear. To determine
this I pushed on the fan pulley toward the rear of the car and thought I felt
the crankshaft move. I then took a measurement between the face of the fan
and the face of the radiator. I then had my Son press the clutch to the floor
while I took another reading. The difference was .163" OUCH!
Now.....it appears as though I have lost a thrust washer somehow, someway. Is
this a normal event for this engine? As far as I know the engine has never
been torn apart. Is it possible that it has been driven like this for a
period of time and the PO's didn't realize it? What kind of damage may have
occured? Also, is there a ?simple? procedure for replacing the thrust
washer(s)?
Thanks again, any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated as usual.
Scott Helms
Northern Indiana
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