"It don't come easy > Thrust Bearings < "

["Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Thrust Bearings > the sides of the Main
Bearing shells were either marginal when used
with the automatic or somehow wore over time.

Usually, you only see Thrust Bearing wear with
Std. trans. engines.

Old Rule from a guy from the mid '50s about this:

"When you pull an engine you want to run for awhile,
throw in a new set of Thrust Bearings and front & rear
seals > you won't regret it and you can sell the engine
as a good runner later....... never use the same Throw Out
Bearing > they're cheap enough and better than pulling
the Trans. Twice."

You'r rod bearings are taking a hit too, since they're being
forced into areas and angles not seen before......... 


From: Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Clutch noise update
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-id: <002501c5bf28$4d813e80$6500a8c0@quicker>


Ok I have found out what is happening.

The crank is moving forward when the clutch pedal is depressed  very
slightly. This moves the timing chain away from the timing cover. I
remove the slight pressure on the pedal and the crank moves toward 
the
rear of the engine  causing the timing chain to hit the inside of the
timing case. Am I correct in thinking there is excessive play in the
main bearings . Is there an easy fix for this. Maybe space the
alternator to-wards the front of the engine causing the belt to pull
the crank forward. It wouldn't need to be much.

Any thoughts





             Brien.
         NEW YORK
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