Rupp TC assembly question

[gammatg]

I took apart my 70 Roadster to clean everything up. When I cleaned the motor I took off the TC to clean behind it. It was 45 years worth or dirt and oil. Anyway when I put the TC back on I noticed a little slop in the spacer. Bigger than a 1/16" smaller than an 1/8". I pulled it apart looked at the TC schematic and put it back on, had the same result. I didn't notice it when I took it apart, then again I wasn't looking for it either. Is this normal?

 

[capguncowboy]

I think there was a little play in the one I redid last summer, but I can't remember. At any rate, as long as it can open and close the way it's supposed to, it shouldn't matter. It's not like the belt is going to get pinched in there or anything

 

[The_Ruppster_86]

The 70 Roadster were rebuilding/ restoring has approx 1/32" to 1/16" horizontal play in the driver idler bearing. Granted the bearing is brand new from Black Widow Motorsports.

-Jeff

 

[gammatg]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input.