Jim Adney wrote:
>
> On 5 Jul 2005 21:34:39 -0700 wrote:
>
> >1600 dual port
> >
> >idiots guide says to adjust endplay
> >to .004", install paper gasket (.009" thick)
> >and torque flywheel on.
>
> The paper gasket was only used on earlier engines, Your 1600 dual port
> should have a flywheel with an O-ring and would require no gasket.
>
> >This would put .005" tension on crankshaft.
>
> No, the gasket adds play, since it spaces the crank and flywheel
> apart, but this is academic since you won't be using it anyway.
>
> >I measured endplay. I have .009"
> >
> >is it vital to adjust to .004?
>
> You should get it between .003 and .006, while shooting for .004". At
> .009 it will allow the crank to "rattle" back and forth too much and
> cause accelerated wear on the # 1 main bearing faces, and possibly on
> the # 1 main bearing web in the case.
>
> Crank shims are available in various thicknesses. You should use
> exactly 3 shims in a combination of thicknesses which give you end
> play in the range above.
>
> -
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> Jim Adney
> Madison, WI 53711 USA
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Dead on!
That about says it all

Jan