Input shaft on 4500 has a little bit of play in it... is this normal?

[C. Harlan]

upon going back underneath the truck to put the new clutch back on, I noticed that the input shaft on the front of the transmission has a little bit of play. I am sure it will be gone once mounted up to the motor and all, but is this normal?? someone please let me know pretty quick!



-Chris-

 

[LSMITH]

End play or radial play?



Sounds like you don't have a service manual?

 

[C. Harlan]

I do, but info is vague on this topic. I know there are other people who can chime in, hopefully.



-C-

 

[South Bend Clutch]

Chris,



Did'nt you read my post to you about your clutch? I suspected by the damadge that the clutch disc had that yur front brg. needed to be replaced. Your seal being bad is also another indicater. Fix it.







Peter

 

[C. Harlan]

Thanks peter. . I am on my way to get a new one shortly, as I do not want to take anymore chances. it's fun to work on a vehicle, but not when you have to still work a normal job during the day, have an hour or 2 of light, and stay up into the night trying to get it all done. I have done everything by myself, and it was a chore, as my driveway is on a slant, so I had to block the wheels on the transmission jack to stop it from rolling back to the rear axle. Hopefully I can have all done by the time the game comes on!



-Chris-

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Check the pocket bearing that the nose of the mainshaft rides on, and the flat bearing too. YOu will also have to check mainshaft endplay, spec is 0. 002-0. 006" presumably nearly dry of lube.