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From: la la land jerzey
we have machine tooling in the shop and no spec was ever given so I set them at .015 and call it a day like a camshaft - but I also made a tool that lets me feeler gauge it
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From: SE Pa.
Keep in mind when using a 1970 and later primary cover on a 1967, the hole w/the needle bearings that supports the starter shaft are recessed approx. 1/2" in from the gasket surface then the one on a 1966 to 1969 primary cover, which the hole w/the needle bearings that supports the starter shaft are flush w/the gasket surface.
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Thanks LilRosie. Not sure what kind of outer primary I have other than it's not stock. Chrome with derby cover not aluminum without one. That may explain why the thrust washer can move around? What if anything to do?
Thanks.
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Even though I know LilRosie knows of what he speaks , I confirmed that bearing in the primary is recessed compared to the OEM outer primary. Could extra thrust washers be added? Picture of replaced Bendix and one that was replaced.
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From: la la land jerzey
the travel of the gear was to great and that is why its chewed
the blind way would be to keep putting washers on with out a primary gasket till the primary sticks out, then we would machine something to get that distance the thickness if the gasket as your end play
the blind way would be to keep putting washers on with out a primary gasket till the primary sticks out, then we would machine something to get that distance the thickness if the gasket as your end play
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Roger that John. I ordered 3 thrust washers, I have the original and I may have another in my parts stash. I'll check when the washers come in.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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From: la la land jerzey
if you were not in a hurry to finish it I believe they make a conversion end piece that fixes the issue ( forgot about that little thing till just now and I might have one will look in the morning )