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As was stated, the 020/200 have needle bearings on crank as opposed to ball bearings on most other saws. If the engine is torn down, you can get a close measurement with feeler gauge placed between crank and housing. If in question, I use a dial indicator and most have been .013---.016, with...

"It still should not be any play unless its in need of replacing." I respectably disagree with your above sentence. ALL bearings must have a certain amount of clearance. When any bearing heats up, clearance becomes less and if there is no clearance, bearing will be damaged. I still don't...

As I stated, I have rebuilt MANY 200T and I don't remember ever seeing a carbon like buildup on shaft, only oily sawdust. What is this buildup and where does it come from?

The most I have found was .033. Mostly I just feel but I have four 200T for sale and I check two of them, one had .013 and the other had .016. I am in agreement that with 1/8", I would do further checking. I have see nothing in service manual addressing 200T crank endplay. Thanks for the info.

Al---what do you consider excessive crank movement?

Yeah---Like the "Enhancement Kit" for the 201T--They still wont acknowledge parts they "enhanced" were factory defective! Thanks for the information.

Sorry--thought post was from Original Poster. Guess my age is showing---LOL!

Lower right corner--held in by screw. Looks to be removed.

"internal thrust plate" I have rebuilt many 020T and 200T and have heard mention if this thrust plate. However, I have never saw one or seen mention of one in service manual. Can you give a little more info?