Re: [Chrysler300] axel end play on 300C

["Owen & Jo Grigg" <ram300@xxxx>]

I really can't see any reason to run as much as .018" end play. The main
reason I can see for having end play, is to allow lubrication to the
bearings. How much play do you need for oil to get to the bearings? I would
of thought .007"-008" would be plenty. Just my .0002c worth.
Owen
----- Original Message -----
From: Warren R Anderson <wranderson@xxxx>
To: Owen & Jo Grigg <ram300@xxxx>; David Zakarian <arshog@xxxx>;
Chrysler Club <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Gary Nelson <Gary@xxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] axel end play on 300C


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> >Ok here it is. 57 Chrysler/Imperial service manual, #D15899. Section II
> >REAR AXLE, pg. 46 paragraph 16. SETTING AXLE SHAFT END PLAY. The first
> >paragraph talks about the various shims available and states "The correct
> >axle end play is .013 to .018 inch. One or more shims may be required to
> >obtain correct end play".
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> Gary,
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> My closest source for 1957 cars is Motors Manual, 1962. It shows in specs
> .013-.023 and a foot note to set to .018. The word how to section stays
with
> this spec from 1957 to 1961 with special note about why the need for end
> play (heat expansion of axle shafts).
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> I looked in a 1964 Motors and it wanders off into deep discussion as to
> equalizing shim packs side to side to center thrust block which is a
subject
> the '62 book does not mention. Spec stays the same at set to .018 up
through
> 1964. Switch from .003-.008 to .013 to .023 would seem to be for 1957 MY
> Chryslers. I don't remember setting up Internationals that loose so
checked
> manual and spec is .001-.009. Surprised there has not been some posting as
> to what happens with a Chrysler set at say .006 that should have been
.018.
>
> Warren Anderson
> Sedona,AZ
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