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by odienez11
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: KA-T Tech. Basic
Topic: Reman crank
Replies: 1
Views: 1716

Reman crank

Wondering if this groove on this ka crankshaft where the rear main rides is ok

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mSVnrVHZYWGgGZ6E6
by odienez11
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Destroyed thrust bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 1930

Re: Destroyed thrust bearing

Also do yall think my block is toast? Crank hit the block and some damage occurred but it is not where the bearing actually seats in the block and new bearing seems to fit correctly

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VHE9GGtFHM5agjMv6
by odienez11
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Destroyed thrust bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 1930

Re: Destroyed thrust bearing

Just found pilot bushing not seated all the way in the crank by a good bit. Relatively sure that us the cause now. I did not remove it and assume my machinist did while balancing and grinding. Should I try to get them to help fix it or is it on me for not checking the pilot bushing?
by odienez11
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: KA-T Tech. Advanced
Topic: Destroyed thrust bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 1930

Destroyed thrust bearing

I have a ka24de that I have torn apart right now after having it in the 240 for about 3000 mi. Thrust washer on the center main bearing is destroyed as well as the crank. I did use the clevite bearings that are oversized thrust bearings and have text records of me asking my machinist to make sure th...