[AT] VAC Crankshaft Endplay

[Gene Dotson]

    Ron;
    I hope to not be the bearer of bad news for the VAC. Usually if the 
crankshaft has enough forward play for the to contact the rear seal carrier, 
it is likely too late. The thrust washer has broken out or completely worn 
away allowing  the front main thrust surface to run directly against the 
block. Probably has done a lot of damage to both.

                    Gene

    Still active in De Graff, Ohio



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rdhaskell at juno.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] List member check in Please Read


> Hi Charlie and all.
> I'll ask another Case VAC question.  The rear main seal was leaking and
> needed to be replaced.  I thought that would be an easy task, think
> again.  I am waiting for gaskets to arrive today from Olson's Gaskets.
> The two bolts from inside the rear main doesn't seem like a good idea.
> The real question is; there is enough end play in the crank that the
> flywheel is rubbing on the seal holder. What will I find when I drop the
> pan? I expect one of the mains has a thrust surface that has worn thin,
> or are these models noted for the crank to wear and allow the excess end
> play?
> Thanks.
>
> Ron Haskell
> rdhaskell at juno.com
> Riverside, California
> USA
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> On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:20:43 -0400 "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
> writes:
>> It's good to see so  many folks check in.  We all need to remember to
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>> Irma, I'm sorry to hear about Kevin.  Please let us know how he gets
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>> There are still some regulars that haven't checked in.  H.L. and
>> Farmer come
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>> Now if someone would ask a few tractor questions we'd be back in
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>> Thanks
>>
>> Charlie
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