I got my engine back from the builder but he didn't install the front engine hub? I know about the roller barring inside the front cover and how important it is to keep it in place. My dilemma is, I installed the hub and rotated the engine on the stand and felt it drop down a small amount so it seated something also I understand the hub protrusion behind the "E" shaft should not exceed around 240 mm or there is a problem with the thrust barring/roller barring. The measurement is hard to make from within the hub and it looks like its still over 240 mm is there a way to get the thrust/needle barring to slip back. Does anyone have some ideas to offer up while doing this project. I am not sure the rollers are incorrectly.

 

Sit the engine on the flywheel and use something long and thin to slide in and push the bearing in place . To be sure remove the front cover . Put grease on the bearing and thrust washer install the cover and hub .How much is a new gasket, how much is a new engine ?

 

It's really not a big deal if your engine is out. Pull off the front cover, then the oil pump, and finally the thrust plate (?). Make sure your bearings are in correctly and reassemble. Everything in there is fairly self explainatory. Good luck.