Trmgafun@aol.com wrote:
>
> 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
Scott, if this keeps up, you're going to have to change your email ID!
This does NOT sound like "fun"!! Sorry, couldn't resist...
Michael Ferguson
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