Crank End Play

I'm at .004" now... which is dead-center of .002-.007" Yes, I gently whacked it back & forth with a rubber mallet. I'm inclined to leave it as-is. I don't know why I needed .012" for a stick application either. I know my machinist builds killer GM powerhouses, but I have to question his judgement on my Mopar....


Me thinks it's gonna stay where it is :-$