Shop manual specifies .0015"-.004" but I would'nt go lower than .0025". Plastigauge tells you for sure what you've got. I would check and re-torque them all to be sure. Any time a new motor siezes it's usually from improper use of measuring tools.
End play should be .009" max. if I remember correctly. I set all mine at .003" and it's quiet after break in. Make sure the flywheel is nice and flat on the drive surface when you mount it and check for runout on the trans. mounting hole in the bellhousing.Good luck.

Curt B.


1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod
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