I replaced the crank in my engine and am trying to set the end play. I can't seem to move the shaft in and out. I put the flywheel on w/o shims and get about .014 of play. The original shims (I'm rounding off) are 2 @ .009 and one at .012. According to Haynes/Bentley, you need three shims.
First Q: I can I move the shaft w/o damaging something? I can only move it if I hit the ends w/ a rubber mallet. Second Q: Assuming all I have is .014, can I use one shim to get the
0.003-.005 play?