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Robert Irwin 06-15-2012 14:12:21 75.71.172.183 Report to Moderator	A couple weekends ago my flywheel became loose. The locking nut was in poor condition, but the threads on the crankshaft are not too bad. However, after buying a new locking nut, I could not get it on without the possibility of screwing up the nut threads so the end of the crank shaft needs to be re-threaded. A thread file will not work and I can not find a Die that big. Does anyone have the specs on the exact diameter of the threaded shaft and the exact size of threads. My best idea is to find a thread chaser to clean it up. Also, I took an end play measurement and found the end play with the clutch engaged is 3/8". The manual call for .005 - .010" should I be overly concerned about this amount of play and if so, is it just a matter of taking the flywheel & Thrust cover off and adding shims to reduce the end play? Thank you, Robert [Reply]   [No Email]
Nathaniel Watts 06-16-2012 17:00:55 174.130.134.178 Report to Moderator	Re: John Deere 70 Diesel Crank shaft repair in reply to Robert Irwin, 06-15-2012 14:12:21   I think it has fiber thrust washers on both sides of the left main bearing. [Reply]  [No Email]
jddriver 06-15-2012 20:29:56 108.79.56.180 Report to Moderator	Re: John Deere 70 Diesel Crank shaft repair in reply to Robert Irwin, 06-15-2012 14:12:21   google taper loc flywheel your hope of fixing it [Reply]  [No Email]