> John Beever wrote:
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> Small movement sideways.....none up-and-down.....which I'm hoping is a
> good sign !?
That sounds OK to me .
Have you tried the same test in different locations as you rotate the crank ?
That would be telling .
You might also hold outward pressure on the rod while turning the crank , feeling for any resistance and listening for 'growls' .
Smooth and quiet , but for maybe a bit of bearing sound . Hopefully you know what a good bearing sounds like . ;)