9/23/2023 0 Comments Ford 302 Flexplate Installation![]() Whats going on, and how can I keep this from happening again Chris Travers Via email See all 6 photos Damage like this on the back of the Ford engine block-plate is another clue you have a crankshaft thrust or endplay issue.ĪNSWER To say youre in trouble with 0.100-inch crankshaft endplay is putting it mildly. ![]() I had to carefully pry the converter out with a couple of prybars. The opposite end that faces toward the timing chain had almost zero wear. Most of the wear was on the flange side facing the rear of the block. I found I was able to move the crank back and forth in the block by hand more than inch (around 0.100) I removed my main thrust bearing cap and found the bearing worn almost to nothing. ![]() I figured since the oil pan was coming off anyway, Id better take a look at the bottom-end. While doing this, I noticed the face on the sheetmetal block plate that goes between the engine and trans was pretty beat up. ![]()
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