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Old 02-18-2019, 06:53 PM   #136
1project2many
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Re: What's going wrong inside my 350?

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irst, find out the thread size and pitch in the crankshaft, then make a tool
7/16" fine thread.

Years ago I made a tool from a disassembled A6 compressor. I used the Torrington bearing, hardened washers, and part of the compressor shaft drilled and tapped. It worked for years but ultimately I was glad when I bought the real thing. Watch for tools that include a thrust bushing instead of a bearing. The tools above have bearings. The bushing is obvious:
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