TOOK THIS MOTOR FROM A 86 PARTS CAR. LOOKS LIKE ITS WAS REDONE. PULLED ONTHE CRANK AND IT MOVES ABIT. CAN U GUYS CAN HELP WHAT DO U THINK. THANKS

 

I could have been "like sanded" incorrectly when it was rebuilded

 

Are you sure you're not just pulling on the pulleys? The crank bolt may just be loose.

And please don't type in CAPS

 

I AM THINKING THE MOTOR WAS DONE. THE MOTOR WAS CLEAN PAINTED ALM. TOP TO BOTTEM. THERE WERE A LOT OF NEW PARTS ON THE CAR . MOUNTS,STEEL FUEL LINES, AXSELS, CLUTCH, WITH THE OEM SICKERS ON
THEM, ITHE CAR USED TO BE A TRACK CAR, GOT ALOT OF NICE PARTS FROM IT, SO I SHOUD OPEN HER UP?JUST CRANK BEARING? IWAS THINKING OF TAKING THE HEAD OFF TO DO A BIT OF PORTING AND DRILL FOR A VENT KIT. THANKS GUYS, SOME PIX OF THE DONER AND MY SLEEPER. WITH THE TURBO DRIVETRAIN.

 

If the clutch was replaced from a failure there could very well be end play like you are seeing. I bet your thrust bearing is very worn. How many miles are on the engine? It really should be checked though with the oil pan dropped rather than prying on the pulley. You are well past spec if that's a true reading. Cars from hilly areas seem to go through clutches and thrust bearings much quicker...mostly highway miles and good clutch etiquette can nurse 150K+ even on a 951.

 

MAN! THIS COULD BE A BIG PROBLEM! I HOPE EVERYTHING TURNS OUT OK!