The crank thrust bearing clearance is set by the shims behind the crank
sprocket . Sounds like you're short of a shim. You need to remove the timing
chain cover, pull off the sprocket and adjust the shimming for the correct
endfloat with the nut tight.
Cheers,
Chaz
http://freespace.virgin.net/chaz.mackenzie/home.htm
>Hello all,
>Here I thought I was almost finished with rebuilding my GPW engine and I
have
>run into an unexpected problem. To start the GPW engine turns freely until
I
>add the Fan and Generator pulley and Starting Crank nut assembly. After
>tightening down the nut onto the pulley the engine binds at certain points
>during a revolution.
>Has anyone run into this problem before. Any suggestions.
>Thanx in advance.
>Dj
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