Does crank walk exsist?

Question

Is it just a rumor or what?

Answer 1

Yes, as thrust bearing wears the crank will have increasingly more end play (walk).

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Crank walk does exist....ask anyone who's owned a Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 7 bolt 4G63 engine for a long time.

Answer 4

it does but it can be kept to a minimum by using the proper bearings and thrust washers. it can be caused by the worn bearing.  

Answer 5

Because the rear main bearing in almost all motors is also the thrust bearing. It is a regular bearing with shoulders on both sides to control the amount of allowable crankshaft thrust. Thrust amounts to less than .006 in a small block Chevy if it's within specifications.

Answer 6

to many Einsteins.