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6080 thrust bearing adjustment

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Topic: 6080 thrust bearing adjustment

Posted By: cowkicker
Subject: 6080 thrust bearing adjustment
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2024 at 10:36am

I am in need of info on shimming the thrust bearing that mounts on the front of a 6080 engine. Thanks

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Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2024 at 1:50pm

Google will shed some light.....

Posted By: cowkicker
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2024 at 5:12pm

Thanks, but I was hoping for more info or a diect link. I am not good with computers and have slow internet too!

Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2024 at 5:28pm

Whenever I shimmed one I shot for .006" end play of the crankshaft. Shove the crank pulley to the rear as far as it will go with a prybar. Set your dial indicator at zero. Have someone step on the clutch pedal all the way and see what you've got.

Posted By: cowkicker
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2024 at 9:02pm

Thanks, that is what I was looking for!