crankshaft end float

48 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 22 Jun 2007, 3:36 pm

#598404

I am re-using my flywheel while building my current motor. My last crank (suspect quality) was tight on the end float and required me to machine some of the flywheel spiggot to get the correct end float.

My new crank is closer to spec and now I need the material back!!
I have 1.01 of shims in there and need at least 0.1mm more.

What are the thickest end float shims available?

Can I use 4 shims?

thanks for your advice....

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2007, 4:16 pm

#598408

deluxe hunter wrote:I Can I use 4 shims?

Never done it myself but i have been told 4 shims is not a problem

This was posted on STF engine build fourm a little while ago

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2007, 4:34 pm

#598411

have you checked the number one bearing to make sure its not moving in the crankcase

look at it while pushing the crank back n forth if its moving you need to fix that before you do the end float

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

deluxe hunter Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 22 Jun 2007, 6:12 pm

#598423

No.1 is OK.....no movement.

The problem is b/c I faced the flywheel last time to suit the questionable stroker crank I was using. This has made the gap bigger and now even with three of the thickest shims I have ( 2 x 0.35, 1 x 0.3) I still have too much end float.

I reckon my only choice is thicker shims ?? or 4 of them??

RISKY_VW Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 22 Jun 2007, 9:19 pm

#598445

yeah i get a thicker one and use 3 or another one the same or what ever it take to make it right

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