End float A7

[BSA500]

Not new to this just to state. Got the float down to 1 thou, tightened down the shock absorber and still fine. Bolted lots of bits on including barrels and had a quick check 9 thou, WTF.
 Just venting I'm sure I will get back to it tomorrow

[muskrat]

G'day BSA500.
  something not quite right there 
The only thing I can think of s the drive side outer bearing wasn't home properly or 100% square. Then with turning the crank over a few times it's moved into position. That then indicates the fit in the case is suspect.
Better to find now than later.
Cheers

[BSA500]

Well got to go back inside so I will check that

[HappyBiker]

A friend told me to place/secure the timing-side crankcase facing upwards then drop the crankshaft into the bush, then you can position the shims centrally and carefully lower the drive-side half of the crankcase so that there is no sideways shim movement. If the shims move off-centre they can be trapped giving the appearance of zero end-float.

[Swarfcut]

Goodness knows how this thread resurfaced, it started almost 9 months ago.

  Friend? I think not. It's easier to place the crank timing side uppermost, then carefully lower the case with the timing bush in line with the crank journal. This is because with the suggested way the crank obscures the hole you're aiming for, and there is a good chance of gouging a chunk from the bush. Turn the whole thing over to complete assembly. From the post the shims are being considered as thrust washers?...On a late ('66) A65 well maybe, but not on an A10. Shims go between the crank and inner race of the drive side roller bearing.

 How did things pan out from the original post?

 Swarfy.

[BSA500]

Holy thread resurrection Batman. Yes everything is good all sorted just getting ready for this summer now sporting straight through hornet pipes

[Colsbeeza]

BSA, Did you find the cause?
Col

[BSA500]

The bearing hadn't quite settled into the case, a bit more heat etc sorted it