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Originally Posted by Sapientoni
I don't know why you are measuring. I'd take the bolt all the way out of the clamping end, loosen or remove all the flange bolts, move it back and put some axle grease or never seize on it to prevent corrosion, then bolt it back up, and torque that clamp bolt in it's relaxed position. Maybe run the engine a second or two in park to let it find it's sweet spot. Then torque the clamp. Just be sure it doesn't look like the flywheel is warped or loose. Rusty dust would be an indicator of that.
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If the flywheel was bowed and you suspect thrust bearing damage, forget the above. If you're just being cautious. BRAVO! to you!!