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Thrust Bearing Alignment

  1. With crankshaft installed and main bearing caps tightened to specifications. Attach a dial indicator to crankcase with arm against flywheel end of crankshaft. Pry crankshaft back and forth to measure endplay.
  2. If endplay is more than 0.0104", remove flywheel end main bearing cap and install oversize thrust rings. Thrust rings are available in 0.005" oversize. Install a suitable size thrust ring to obtain correct endplay.
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