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  1. 04-17-2019, 03:57 PM #1
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    Intermediate Shaft Question

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    This is a pic of intermediate shaft on a 1970 2.2L engine. The central threaded/tapped portion behind the cir-clip 'floats' approx. 1/6" (2mm) back & forth.
    Is there a missing bolt for this piece? If it is a missing bolt, there seems to be no surface or anything for it to react against. I could not find anything in the PET about it.
    Should I be worried about this axial float or should I just clean the area & replace the gasket, bolt it back up & have a brewski?

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  2. 04-17-2019, 04:36 PM #2
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    That sure seems like a lot of sludge and dirt there, what oil are you using and how often do you change it?
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    That is normal. 6mm threaded hole is for removing the plug for cleaning after snap ring is removed. I WOULDN'T remove plug and clean while engine is assembled.
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  4. 04-18-2019, 09:18 AM #4
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    Hey David

    This engine hasn't been lit for over 24 yrs. I purchased the car as a non running project. The gunk you see was before I started cleaning things up. The photo makes it appear far worse than in reality.
    In actual fact when I dropped the engine (& transmission) I was pleasantly surprised to see how clean the valve trains & chain drives were. I have been addressing the usual suspects; oil leaks,
    upgrading to rebuilt 930 tensioners, re-bushed idler sprocket arms, chain ramps, gaskets, O-rings & all that other good stuff, amongst other upgrades. I just couldn't seem to find a definitive answer
    to my question before posting here. Thanks guys - now for that 'brewski'

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