Rather than start a new topic, I'd like to ask a question about the crankshaft bearings. I read the Kohler manual last night on assembly of the engine. I was a little perplexed with the end play measurement as my rear bearing (and front to some degree) were tight on the crankshaft. I figured something has to move for end play measurement - either the bearing in the housings or the shaft in the inner race of the bearing.
Am I correct in that the bearings are supposed to be a slip fit onto the crank shaft so it can actually move and measurement be taken?
I wound up cleaning up the surfaces of the inner race and crank shout and I can slip the front bearing on by hand now. The rear bearing was tighter - but it is going on now, just not as easily as I would expect if that is how it is designed to be.
Thanks!
Greg Blakeney
Monroe, LA
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