phil cain <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> Install the flex drive with the shims that
you left in place and check the end play to make sure that it is set to
.03-.05 thousands
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I just quoted you the Type IV engine end play specs of  *Set it to .007 to
.015.*
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Phil Cain just told you to set them to the specs in the top line. I see
those as specs for a Type I and Type 2 engine in my manuals.
Double check Bentleys or your specific manual for your year model engine.
If the shims were set properly it might not make any difference but I often
find differences between old and rebuilt flywheel fit that requires
adjusting the shims.
Just be sure you turn the crank by hand after you torque down the flex plate
to be sure you're turning free and not binding on the shims.

Stan Wilder

----- Original Message -----
From: "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 8:23 PM
Subject: Torque converter drive plate question....

> Hey all,
> The new engine i bought came set up for a manual transmission. I
> removed the flywheel, but i have a few questions.
> One is... there is a needle bearing pressed into the crank.. can i just
> leave it in even though i don't need it for an auto setup?
> Two is... do i need to remove the shims that were used to set the
> endplay? If so.. do i have to remove the rear seal to get them out?
> I would assume since i don't have a clutch pushing on the end of the
> crank.. that there is not need to set end play.. and the thrust bearing
> takes care of all that...
> Any help on this would be grand..
> thanks all,
> jesse
> 89 carat