crankwalk

crank +‎ walk. From crankshaft drifting around alignment.

• crank walk

crankwalk (uncountable)

1. (automotive, engineering) The condition of having excessive play in the crankshaft alignment, letting it drift back and forth, allowing off-alignment interaction with the rest of the engine.

• thrust bearing

• crankwalking (n.) (The action of off-alignment activity due to the condition)
• crankwalked (adj.)