Re: [Chrysler300] 413 Journal Problem?

[Chuck McGill <chuxter@xxxx>]

Hi Dan,

I was indeed referring to the thin shoulders. Everything else in 
within specs. It was suggested that this might have been done as part of 
the crank balancing procedure. I don't know about that.

Thanks,

Chuck

MOPARMAN3@xxxx wrote:

> In a message dated 11/8/2001 2:38:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
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> Chuck, I am not sure what you are referring to...Is it that the 
> forging looks thinner at the shoulder toward the rear main? If so I 
> would not worry about it unless the side clearance on the journal is 
> excessive. this would be measured with a feeler between #8 and #7 
> rods, I think the spec is a max of .016", but check the book, if it 
> complies, just chalk it up to just mass production at it's finest and 
> button it up. The short block looks sweet! Best of luck, Dan Jenks
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