Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 70

ENGINE
DATA
Crankshaft end-float 0'006 - 0'008 in (0'1524 - 0'2032 mm)
Refitting
14. Fit the rear main bearing cap and lower shell ensuring
that the cap and shell are fitted correctly. Secure with
the main bearing bolts and tighten to 50 to 65 Ibf ft
(6'9 to 9'0 kgf m).
15. Refit the sump 12.60.44 ensuring that it is filled with
a recommended grade of oil to the lligh mark on the
dipstick.
16. Reconnect the battery. and remove the car from the
ramp.
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Check
CRANKSHAFTEN~FLOAT
1. Isolate the battery.
2. Attach a magnetic type dial gauge stand to a
convenient place on the cylinder block, place a dial in
position so that the stylus rests squarely against the
crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise the car on a ramp and lever the crankshaft back
towards the rear of the engine.
4. Zero the dial gauge and lever the crankshaft forward
and note the reading on the gauge. See data.
5. Repeat instructions 3 and 4 two or three times to
ensure a constant reading.
6. Remove the dial gauge and stand, lower the ramp and
reconnect the battery.
Adjusting
7. Isolate the battery.
8. Drain and remove the sump 12.60.44.
9. Remove the two bolts securing the rear main bearing
cap to the crankcase, and withdraw the cap and lower
shell.
10. Rotate the crankshaft to facilitate the removal of the
thrust washers.
11. Fit new thrust washers feeding themjnto the recesses
in the crankcase. If necessary, rotate the crankshaft
to assist the fitting. Ensure that the thrust washers are
installed the correct way Le. the oil grooves bearing
against the crankshaft journal sides.
12. Attach a dial gauge to the crankcase so that the stylus
rests squarely against a crankshaft web.
13.
Lever the crankshaft forward or rearward, zero the
dial gauge and lever the crankshaft in the reverse
direction and note the end-float reading.
**
Oversize thrust washers are available - 0-005 in (0'127 mm)**
12.21.26
Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. 545277 Issue 2