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On the subject of the original thread, On my very first rebuild attempt in the late 70's, I tried to set the thrust washer thickness using a feeler gauge instead of an end play meter. Misjudged the taper on the washer and ended up with it being tight. It spun out and destroyed the engine. It's not just a matter of the damage to the block, but all that metal circulating. Should be avoided at all costs. I ended up finding another engine to rebuild and got it right that time. On this my last engine rebuild - I'm letting a performance shop do the whole thing.