RE: crank test?

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

If the crank is not cracked it should "ring" when you tap it with a hard 
metal object like a wrench. If it is cracked it will just "thud". Do 
this with the crank sitting upright on a hard floor surface.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:=======
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Is there an easy way to check a crankshaft to see if it is okay? I have 
> a crankshaft in a 318 parts engine I want to ship to a fellow but I 
> don't want to send him a dud. Beside the obvious, like snapped, any 
> tips? 
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H. 



Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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