Main shaft end float ?

[E T]

How much if any end float should there be on main shaft once  sprocket is removed ? 

[wraith]

I believe, non

[TonyGee]

yeah i would of thought very little if any, but when the sprocket is on and tight their will be no play at all. 

[Lachie04]

There should not be any movement either longitudinally or laterally with the drive or driven shafts.

Each have pressed on bearings (tight) which in turn are secured with grooved C clips(?) to prevent any slippage between case and bearing

regardless of if a sprocket is or not then fitted

Any movement would accelerate gear wear check bearings to make sure they are not worn in the race which may induce end float

[E T]

Thanks for the replies,  its about 1.5mm longitudinal movement, another problem to sort out 

[TonyGee]

7 minutes ago, E T said:

Thanks for the replies,  its about 1.5mm longitudinal movement, another problem to sort out 

I wouldn't worry about it, the output shaft bearing ( behind the sprocket ) has a C ring so the bearing will not move, the other end of the shaft is a needle roller.  and as I said when the sprocket nut is tight their will be no movement. 

[E T]

@TonyGeeit'll be going back together as is and i'll get a look at it future if i keep it.