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Old 02-22-2024, 10:53 PM   #8
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Re: Crankshaft Counterwieght Hitting Thrust Bearing

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Originally Posted by rustypile View Post
i have built hundreds of sbcs and, never once, have i seen counterweight interference with a bearing.. The crankshaft has a ring that runs against the thrust bearing. That's how crankshaft endplay is controlled. I've seen instances where this ring is missing or broken for whatever reason.. The counterweight cannot contact any of the bearings. Are you sure you have the thrust bearing in the correct location???
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