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0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? #538987 11/28/09 11:21 AM 11/28/09 11:21 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 38 durham, NC S solidlifter OP member
solidlifter OP member S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 38 durham, NC	i'm on the fence here. thrust bearing clearance came out at 0.008" and i'm wondering is i should go with it or have the crank welded up. it is a 4.15" eagle that is going in a 12.2 CR/EZ-295/solid roller engine. any thoughts?

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: solidlifter] #538988 11/28/09 11:24 AM 11/28/09 11:24 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,259 Bend,OR USA	Is it a transbrake or stickshift car? If not run it Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: Cab_Burge] #538989 11/28/09 11:25 AM 11/28/09 11:25 AM
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solidlifter OP member S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 38 durham, NC	just foot brake auto

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: solidlifter] #538990 11/28/09 12:14 PM 11/28/09 12:14 PM
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SuperStocker super gas S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 990 Vacherie, Louisiana	Run it; you'll never know the difference...

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: SuperStocker] #538991 11/28/09 02:34 PM 11/28/09 02:34 PM
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9secondsatellite mopar 9 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 527 alaska,usa	Quote: Run it; you'll never know the difference...

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: solidlifter] #538992 11/28/09 05:04 PM 11/28/09 05:04 PM
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torkrules I'm neurotic Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,715 closer to Canadian beer!	Quote: i'm on the fence here. thrust bearing clearance came out at 0.008" and i'm wondering is i should go with it or have the crank welded up. it is a 4.15" eagle that is going in a 12.2 CR/EZ-295/solid roller engine. any thoughts? Still Ok but close to the high side. My old 496 was like that. It never got worse. I could actually feel the crank move back and forth when I pulled the crank back and forth

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: torkrules] #538993 11/28/09 09:47 PM 11/28/09 09:47 PM
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602heavy pro stock 6 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,200 UK	It's on the limit but nothing to worry about , i ran the clearance @ .013" & had no issues , i've since found a guy that does white metal work on these bearings , sent the bearing away & had him add .008" to the rear thrust face of bearing , cost �40.00 , which is around $70.00.

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: 602heavy] #538994 11/28/09 09:54 PM 11/28/09 09:54 PM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	Quote: It's on the limit but nothing to worry about , i ran the clearance @ .013" & had no issues , i've since found a guy that does white metal work on these bearings , sent the bearing away & had him add .008" to the rear thrust face of bearing , cost �40.00 , which is around $70.00. i was wondering if some1 did that but thaught the layers would seperate maybe.

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: solidlifter] #538995 11/28/09 10:50 PM 11/28/09 10:50 PM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,259 Bend,OR USA	Run it, before you do run it check the end play with the motor in the car and write it down. Run the motor some and recheck it after 40 to 50 passes or sooner if you want and see if it is staying the same or getting more end play Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: Cab_Burge] #538996 11/29/09 01:49 AM 11/29/09 01:49 AM
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Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	I have run them as loose a .009 and as tight as .003, although not idea...I had no problems..These were pretty healthy race engines..one making 900hp. [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: Bob_Coomer] #538997 11/29/09 02:32 AM 11/29/09 02:32 AM
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Mcode69 enthusiast M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 384 Australia	When you are assembling it file a chamfer on the parting line on the bearing face to pressure feed the rear thrust surfaces. It can't hurt to get a little more oil in there.

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: Mcode69] #538998 11/29/09 08:09 AM 11/29/09 08:09 AM
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SSDAcuda super stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 872 NJ	Clearance should be .007 to .009, .008 is perfect! I wouldn't worry looser, its tight that will get you. SS/DA 1924

Re: 0.008" thrust bearing clearance - run it or weld it? [Re: SSDAcuda] #538999 11/29/09 11:22 AM 11/29/09 11:22 AM
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solidlifter OP member S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 38 durham, NC	i appreciate the responses - looks like i'm good to go.

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