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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Crankshaft endplay? Help!

So, I pulled my motor cause I'm rebuilding the tranny and I figured i'd fix my oil leaks (front and rear main, oil cooler).

After I remove rear main oil seal I notice that I can pry the crankshaft
toward the back of the motor enough to see it move, doesn't this sound like problems?

I was having vibration but I thought that it was the tranny, maybe not?

Any thoughts are appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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You are suppose to have some movement in your crank. I don't have the spec handy but i'll look it up.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Manual says .020 service limit.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the info, it just seemed like you should'nt be able to see it move.

I've got a good powerstroke motor sitting in my shop and i'll check the endplay on it in the morning.

Thanks,
 
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