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WD45 Crank Question

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Topic: WD45 Crank Question

Posted By: CTALLIS
Subject: WD45 Crank Question
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2021 at 5:28pm

just pulled the crank (226535) out of a wd45 and found shims on the mains.Thought on the WD's where shimmed.

engine number is 45-85727-G

Going to need another crank.

Thanks

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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2021 at 6:10pm

Main bearings were always shimmed on WC/WD/WD45 gas engines. Rods are shimmed on WC and WD only. New main bearings usually need new shim stacks. If your shim stacks measure .010" each they could be reused I guess.

Posted By: CTALLIS
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2021 at 6:41pm

Thanks for the info