Plus, have you ever seen what a weld does to a carbide
cutter or drill bit?
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
> I've personally heard of it being done and knew an
> engine builder who did
> this (Larry Klein of Klein/HP Machine in San Jose).
> It's a last ditch
> option only and for journals that aren't more than
> .040" off (puts you back
> to 10/10 or 10/20 specs). On Ed's, I wouldn't even
> think about welding. Do
> it right the first time, either get a new crank (or
> a virgin used) or, as
> described below, sleeve them.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Tech Advice?? (Non Dak, But I Need
> Help)
>
> Instead of welding; why doesn't he just sleeve it.
> The
> bearing journals can be sleeved to provide the fit
> you
> want. And if he does this; try looking for some
> stainless steel sleeves. They'll hold up better.
> They
> do this in marine, racing and diesel applications.
> You're not supposed to weld anywhere on the
> journals.
> The original iron chemistry will be adversely
> affected. Plus this could cause unnecessary wear on
> any crank that you are going to put in. Let's put it
> this way. My company is a cast iron foundry which
> specializes in engine blocks. If we can't weld on
> the
> journals (Cummins, Mack Truck, Detroit Diesel, Ford,
> GM and DC specs says NO!); why does he think that he
> can. Just a thought!
>
>
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