Chunky020 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 hi all just picked up another 1600 6 motor for parts/ rework and have read if there is end float on the crank then its destined to meet a horrible death shortly is this the case? should there be no for and arft play on front crank pully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Should be minimal end float, max about 6 thou. More than this means crankshaft thrust washers are knackered. Urgent action required or your engine will soon be scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Oversize shims are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Book is something like 0.006 - 0.008" when built. Typically a used one will have 0.010 to 0.012". If measured in mm the washers have dropped out and that is bad news.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBGT6 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 When I first got my car it's oil turned to jelly every couple of months. I finally discovered I had an 1/8th of an inch end float! :-/ I replaced the thrust washers and crank shells however, the damage was done. The bores had worn in an elongated S shape and the crank bearings were worn lower at the edges with the back and forward movement. Only fixed by a re-bore and regrind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thought I'd bring this thread back to life as I have just carried this out.You need standard size thrust washers to find out the 'true' end float and then replace with oversize as required. They're oversize from standard not from worn ones. I ended up using one standard and one +5 from Moss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky020 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Good point Don !, hopefully will get to grips with the car soon , just moved the old girl to the mother in laws as moving house this Friday, then I need to buy an engine hoist , been putting that off as would have to move that as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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