[JustJeff]

I'm worried about my woodruff key on the flywheel. My assembly has reached the stage of testing endplay. On my Atkins video they have to tap their key with a hammer to get it in place. My used one isn't nearly so tight.

For clarity's sake. I've got the rounded side towards the e-shaft. It will sit in the spot it should with only minimal effort. BUT when I go to set the flywheel over it gets pushed out. What does work is having someone hold it in place with a screwdriver while I lower the flywheel in place.

Being my first rebuild, I want to make sure this won't be an issue down the road. I've read threads where people have had the key come loose or get sheared off.

It's the same key that came off of the car, but engine teardown was long enough ago that I don't remember how tight or loose it was. With this being my first rebuild I don't have a reference point for what's permissible and what isn't.