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[Mini 1100 special]

Hi there wondering if anyone can share there advice on this issue i have came across; i fitted the crank to my (1275) with new thrust washers when testing the end float of the crank pushing the crank to the left i get 4 thou but when pushing to the right i dont get any any float at all?

[Spider]

I'd say it's likely from oil on the crank making one set of thrusts stick to the crank. As you move the crank, the thrusts are moving with it, leaving the clearance on the backside of the thrusts.

[Mini 1100 special]

Do you reckon it be ok then?

[Mini 1100 special]

I'd say it's likely from oil on the crank making one set of thrusts stick to the crank. As you move the crank, the thrusts are moving with it, leaving the clearance on the backside of the thrusts.

Do you reckon it be ok then?

[Spider]

I'd suggest check what the issue is here. I've only suggested what I think it could be.

[Shooter63]

If I'm reading this right, you push the crank to the front of the engine, dead set your DTI gauge, then push the crank to the rear and the dial gauge shows 4 thou, but if you try to push the crank forwards you get no reading/movement on the gauge?

Shooter

[absx2]

How are you pushing the crank from side to side, levers ?

If pushing it by hand it will be very hit and miss due to the oil on the bearing taking up the slack as Spider has suggested.

[Earwax]

Hi Mini 100 S  

 

The above excellent replies are aimed at your technique in getting repeatable results, Just for extra caution ( : DO NOT move on until you are absolutely sure of your measure - and as to what you are aiming for.- probably different thoughts on this - but mine are 4 thousand is fine for a normal road car - maybe aim for 5 or 6 thous if you regularly rev out above 6- 6500rpm.