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October 28, 2007, 09:16:36 pm

rabfan

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« on: October 28, 2007, 09:16:36 pm »
I just rebuilt my turbo today. I didn't have to ream the new journals. They slid right on.
How much lateral play in the turbo shaft is acceptable?
Mine still has some play.
Thanks
RJ
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Reply #1October 29, 2007, 06:54:10 am

subsonic

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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2007, 06:54:10 am »
Keep in mind that much of that float will dissapear when you run the turbo.  The shaft "floats" in the bearings on oil.
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Reply #2October 29, 2007, 11:00:01 am

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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2007, 11:00:01 am »
Thanks guys.
So does anyone have a number? .010"? .050"?
or, as long as it's not contacting the casing?
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