Hi Ed,
I would spend the extra $ on a new crank...wouldnt trust having material
welded to the old one - especially if you are gonna be pushing 350hp! Even
if you were only putting out 20hp...wouldnt trust the reliablility
Bill Boggs
ICQ# 96440831
thumper72@lvcm.com
http://www.lvcm.com/thumper/white_lightning.html
"White Lightning"
2001 CC 2WD Sport+ 4.7 Auto
> Hey all, as you know, I'm building an engine right now for my Project
> Olds. I got me a un- pleasent suprise call today from my engine guy.
> Evidently, this engine in it's previous life spun 3 rod bearings to the
> point of beng .080, .090, .100 out on the crank. Now, since this a
> forged steel crank, he says he can weld some material to work with on
> it. It just doesen't sound right to me for longevity and reliability
> reasons. Should I let him do this for $150, or try to find another
> crank, keep in mind this engine (330cui) was only produced from '64-'67,
> but they all came with the steel crank and will run me about $350.
> Thanks alot!!!!!!
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '01 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT+ 4.7L V-8, Auto, Bright Silver Aka the "Silver
> Streak"!!!
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp Soon to be Intense Blue!!
>
> See the Silver Streak and Project Olds here!!
> www.dodgetruckonline.com/ed.htm
>
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