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?
no,no,no....you must have three shims....they float in oil and act somewhat like bearings.....one lone shim would spin so much that it could wear your front bearing quickly....you need three even if you have to have some material removed from the flywheel end to get the required play....(machine shop, not rough grinding)
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