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Iron filings in the oil!!
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<blockquote data-quote="Trikky2" data-source="post: 457271" data-attributes="member: 240"><p>To check end float you should use a dial gauge but as a rough rule of thumb, for a quick check, you can do this. Pull and push the crankshaft in and out by the flywheel and/or pulley. Don't lever the pulley or you may bend it. On a good engine there should be no discernable movement. If you can feel a little movement or hear a slight clunk its probably ok but if you can see any movement then it's significantly worn and needs attention.</p><p></p><p>Are you really sure the particles by the oil filler are metallic?</p><p></p><p>Metallic particles around the oil filler would suggest that a previous owner blew a piston or dropped a valve through one and then did a botch repair by not cleaning out the engine properly.</p><p></p><p>Iron filings seem very unlikely - check with a magnet. More likely its ally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trikky2, post: 457271, member: 240"] To check end float you should use a dial gauge but as a rough rule of thumb, for a quick check, you can do this. Pull and push the crankshaft in and out by the flywheel and/or pulley. Don't lever the pulley or you may bend it. On a good engine there should be no discernable movement. If you can feel a little movement or hear a slight clunk its probably ok but if you can see any movement then it's significantly worn and needs attention. Are you really sure the particles by the oil filler are metallic? Metallic particles around the oil filler would suggest that a previous owner blew a piston or dropped a valve through one and then did a botch repair by not cleaning out the engine properly. Iron filings seem very unlikely - check with a magnet. More likely its ally. [/QUOTE]
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