Austin Branson Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Following on from 'piston broke', a well respected member of our illustrious community has reminded me that I should take the opportunity to check the crank end-float. How on earth do I do this? I spent a very cold and unpleasant hour this morning, groveling around under my car (engine is still in the car), trying to find somewhere for the dti magnetic base to attach to, and then how to reach the fan pulley wheel? Any suggestions? Will I have to remove the radiator? Advices much appreciated. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolboy Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 You can use a feeler gauge if the sump has been removed: http://www.6-pack.org/j15/index.php/forum/15-mechanical-repair-maintenance-a-restoration/161183-end-float-09-both-thrust-washers-measure-092-is-this-right?start=45#161613 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 You can use a feeler gauge if the sump has been removed: http://www.6-pack.org/j15/index.php/forum/15-mechanical-repair-maintenance-a-restoration/161183-end-float-09-both-thrust-washers-measure-092-is-this-right?start=45#161613 +1 for Poolboy. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Simply put the magnet on the link between the front springs. Put the tip on the pulley where the belt runs. Put the crank backwards by carefully pushing a screwdriver between link and pulley. Take care not to destroy rubber or the belt area. There is not much force required. Set the dial to Zero and sit inside the car and press the clutch Step outside and watch the numbers on the dial. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thanks guys, got it! Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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