Common Clearances

Part
Clearance/Endfloat(thou)
Clearance/Endfloat (mm)
Crankshaft Thrust Washer Endfloat0.002 - 0.0030.05 - 0.07
Rocker/Valve Clearance - Stock0.0120.3
Rocker/Valve Clearance - Rollers0.014 - 0.0150.36 - 0.38
Part
Clearance/Endfloat(thou)
Clearance/Endfloat (mm)
Primary Gear Endfloat0.003 - 0.0060.075 - 0.15
Idler Gear Helical Endfloat0.002 - 0.0040.05 - 0.1
Idler Gear Straight Cut Endfloat0.004 - 0.0060.1 - 0.15
Third Motion Bearing Retainer Clearance<= .005<= 0.12
Baulk Ring Clearance0.045 - 0.0601.14 - 1.5
Laygear Endfloat0.002 - 0.0060.05 - 0.15
Differential Bearing Preload0.0040.10
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