neutral safety switch

[fisher83]

Would bypassing the NSS help eliminate crank wonder? Or is it just a gimmick?

 

[ICM_MikeLago]

It doesn't hurt to unplug it. IMO dry rubbing the thrust bearing before it has the chance to be properly lubed is a no no. When your car sits the oil settles and engaging the clutch without oil circulating causes friction.

 

[fisher83]

Do you think the whole modular clutch affects it? Ive seen conversions for the 420as that use, I think, a 95 neon pressure plate/flywheel.....think that would help any? I have the number matched bearings for my crank too

 

[ICM_MikeLago]

I was browsing the forums on my phone and didn't see that what engine you had. I honestly have no experience with the 420a. From what I have read though, 420a doesn't have a design flaw that causes crankwalk like the 4G63. I am not saying it can't happen. Personally I don't think the clutch assembly is a factor of the issue.

 

[curt-s]

I was browsing the forums on my phone and didn't see that what engine you had. I honestly have no experience with the 420a. From what I have read though, 420a doesn't have a design flaw that causes crankwalk like the 4G63. I am not saying it can't happen.

Any engine with a thrust bearing can develop "crankwalk."

That being said, disabling the switch can be a good thing, and also a bad thing. It's probably the nanny state just interfering with everything it possibly can in the pursuit of so-called safety, but they do have a point to them.

That also being said, disable the damn thing

 

[ICM_MikeLago]

Any engine with a thrust bearing can develop "crankwalk."

Thanks for making that clear. I meant the design flaw that makes crankwalk more common with the 4G63. Bearings wear, it's inevitable.

 

[fisher83]

Ive got a 420a....I plan on disableing it.....but I stumbled across some post about crank wonder and didnt see any mention of bypassing it as a preventive measure...thought it would be an added bonus. ....I always make sure its in nuetral before I start it so.....