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Old 09-14-2011, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mick8488
Hi guys,
I have a similiar problem to Jason. The endplay on my clutch is way loose as well, like at least 0.5mm. I'm not sure how long I've been running it this way for but I just installed a new nova with a 11.5 crank in it and same problem. My previous engine, just prior to blowing up (cause yet to be determined) saw the clutch nut let go completely before I retightened it and I'm worried if the same might happen here because of all that endplay. Any thoughts? Is this setup still raceable?
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Mick
Put some more shims under the big clutch bearing until you have minimal endplay with no binding.

It will work with the endplay so long as your clutch gap is set right, but it will tear up your thrust bearing.
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