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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: rabfan on October 28, 2007, 09:16:36 pm

Title: rebuilt turbo
Post by: rabfan 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

Title: rebuilt turbo
Post by: subsonic 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.

Title: rebuilt turbo
Post by: rabfan 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?