[AJD] Adjusting Crank End play in JD A

[Chris C]

     I have been working on my 1945 A lately,  and
once I got my clutch freed up and working properly I
noticed that I have about 1/4 - 3/8 inch of end play
in the crank.  When I got to looking at the flywheel
side,  I noticed that the crank is at least that far
from being all the way on the crankshaft.  I have the
tools to pull it off.  (I hope)  but does anyone have
any suggestions for 'pushing' it back on?   I am going
to pull it off first and clean the splines up,  but I
can only imagine that that last little bit is going to
require some effort to get it all the way on.  Any
suggestions on how to hold that crank in place without
damaging the main bearings??

        Thanks!

            Chris

Chris Carl
Camano Island, Washington
 
Collector of:
John Deere
Caterpillar
Bucyrus Erie

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