Listers,
I am attempting to measure the crankshaft end float as described in the
Workshop Manual.
According to it, you take a feeler gauge and measure the space between
the central bearing cap and the thrust washer.
My issue is that I cannot move the crankshaft to one extreme end in
order to create this space.
The crank rotates freely enough, but I can't get it to slide end to end.
Using Plastigauge I measured the clearance between each crank journal
and bearing to be:
Front - .002"
Center - .0015"
Rear - .002"
These measurements are all within range.
I was contemplating backing off the center cap bolts a bit to loosen the
tension, but would this create an inaccurate measuring scenario?
Any suggestions?
Peace be with you!
Guy D. Huggins
1965 Triumph TR4A
CTC 63569LO
http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph/
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