I'd say even if the bearings fell off the land it's not going to cause it to be out an inch. It's obvious, but do you have the woodruff key lined up properly. It usually sits back off the end of the e-shaft a bit so that you can get the pulley hub started on the shaft but not seated.

Also check that the thermo pellet (I'm assuming this is a 2nd gen motor) and it's spring are not fouling the pulley hub.

Good luck. If the clutch is in and there's tension on the back of the e-shaft it's pretty much impossible for the bearings to fall. Even loose there is only a few thousands play in the e-shaft.

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

[This message has been edited by C. Ludwig (edited April 24, 2004).]