The Ford Barn

TMarsh · 08-09-2020, 08:23 PM

A brief history. Had basket case 1930 Model A for 20 years. Finally completed total rebuild, engine, trans, rear end brakes, interior, paint, wiring, the works. Probably have twice what it is worth in. Love the car, probably as good as it was new. Issue, during routine maintenance on 1500 mileage motor I rebuild from ground up, noticed crankshaft move forward when clutch applied an amount your can easily see. My question, why would this be happening and what is the cure. Car runs flawlessly and is not just a cosmetic redo. Engine is babiit and bored 80 over. No leaks beyond normal. Worry are just drive and enjoy.

08-09-2020, 08:23 PM	#1
TMarsh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 131	crank shaft movement A brief history. Had basket case 1930 Model A for 20 years. Finally completed total rebuild, engine, trans, rear end brakes, interior, paint, wiring, the works. Probably have twice what it is worth in. Love the car, probably as good as it was new. Issue, during routine maintenance on 1500 mileage motor I rebuild from ground up, noticed crankshaft move forward when clutch applied an amount your can easily see. My question, why would this be happening and what is the cure. Car runs flawlessly and is not just a cosmetic redo. Engine is babiit and bored 80 over. No leaks beyond normal. Worry are just drive and enjoy.