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visionary · 01-12-2013, 11:43 PM

Just got my motor back from the machine shop and started checking things over and noticed that there isn't any end play in the crank (none at all) also the front cam bearing seems very loose, you can actually grab the cam gear and move the cam a good 1/16" in all directions. the bearing looks loose in the bore. i would think that there should be a few thou end play and that the front cam bearing should be held firmly in place.

Also noticed on the area of the timing cover that holds the felt seal .that the gap between the crank snout and cover isn't consistant, it's tight on one side and a good size gap on the other. is that acceptable? and will the felt seal make up for an imperfect gap.

Thanks for your help
Scott

01-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#1
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	26 Tmotor Just got my motor back from the machine shop and started checking things over and noticed that there isn't any end play in the crank (none at all) also the front cam bearing seems very loose, you can actually grab the cam gear and move the cam a good 1/16" in all directions. the bearing looks loose in the bore. i would think that there should be a few thou end play and that the front cam bearing should be held firmly in place. Also noticed on the area of the timing cover that holds the felt seal .that the gap between the crank snout and cover isn't consistant, it's tight on one side and a good size gap on the other. is that acceptable? and will the felt seal make up for an imperfect gap. Thanks for your help Scott