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SCHOONER · 11-08-2006, 11:19 PM

Hey Gearhead999

You mention CRANKSHAFT ENDPLAY.

JUST HOW DO YOU DO THAT

I believe its done after the connecting rods and pistons are installed?
Then you use; plastigauge, dial gauge, and a brass hammer.

What puzzles me is: I install the pistons on the crankshaft RIGHT

Then when all that's in position I KNOCK/BANG the end of the crankshaft with a brass hammer for what reason ?
Aren't I going to KNOCK-OUT ALL THE SETTINGS ON THE CRANKSHAFT where I just pastigauged the connecting rods holding the pistons in place ?

STUDENT NEED YOUR HELP!

I know I'm out of order with the useage of these methods. That's why I'd like you to run by the procedure for me please.

I'm not up to that YET. But I print your reply out and use it when I get there.

Thanks again
Schooner

11-08-2006, 11:19 PM	#17
SCHOONER Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Posts: 84	Re: valves & crankshaft endplay Hey Gearhead999 You mention CRANKSHAFT ENDPLAY. JUST HOW DO YOU DO THAT I believe its done after the connecting rods and pistons are installed? Then you use; plastigauge, dial gauge, and a brass hammer. What puzzles me is: I install the pistons on the crankshaft RIGHT Then when all that's in position I KNOCK/BANG the end of the crankshaft with a brass hammer for what reason ? Aren't I going to KNOCK-OUT ALL THE SETTINGS ON THE CRANKSHAFT where I just pastigauged the connecting rods holding the pistons in place ? STUDENT NEED YOUR HELP! I know I'm out of order with the useage of these methods. That's why I'd like you to run by the procedure for me please. I'm not up to that YET. But I print your reply out and use it when I get there. Thanks again Schooner