June 25, 200917 yr comment_354908 i have just got a s/hand engine ..i have the sump off, how much movement should there be in the big ends ....i can wiggle the caps (with a baby rattle some more than others) i was told this was a runner but not 100% how much is too much ? has anyone got info on bottom ends ? Report
June 25, 200917 yr comment_354914 a little movement front to back is normal but if you can move them 90 deg to the crank it's time to start measuring for a rebuild. Report
June 26, 200917 yr comment_355016 There's an actual specified end float value I reckon, if you have a Haynes or Gregorys manual it will tell you. I'll check this weekend for you though Edited June 26, 200917 yr by philbey Report
June 26, 200917 yr comment_355021 Undo the big end caps and check the jounals and bearing shells for wear. If good you can retorque them. Better still plastigage them. As stated a bit of end play is normal, measure it with a feeler gauge. You should not be able to detect side to side play. Edited June 26, 200917 yr by Felix Report
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