In a message dated 3/14/01 11:46:19 PM Central Standard Time,
MrDakota95@aol.com writes:
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In a message dated 3/14/01 10:48:49 PM Central Standard Time,
OLZNUT@webtv.net writes:
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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 they can build the journals up and it won't effect the strength at all.
but it all depends on your piece of mind.
P.S. I had a 65 Olds Cutlass Supreme, 330, 310 hp, 2 speed and 10 bolt posi
and that thing flew, I loved driving it and I wish I'd never gotten rid of
it.
Good Luck!!!
Shawn
MrDakota95
To be a little clearer here, they used to use a process where they built the
journals up using a powdered metal which was fed into a torch and bonded to
the crank to build up the journals, I've seen diesel cranks built up this way
at the Community College I work at, (Formally a tech school) with no ill
effects. If this is what he's talking about fine, if not buy a crank.
Shawn
MrDakota95
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