Re: crank test?

["Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Gary & Rich. I'll "tap" it.

But the fellow who needs the crankshaft is concerned that the crank in the motor I have has an acceptable thrust gap. The crank in his motor was fine except the gap was like .020 over. 

Gary H. 

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>From: Gary Mopar 
>
>Stand the thing on end and then tap it with   small hammer or like tool.  If it rings then most likely it it ok.   If you get a dull thud then it is bad.  Probalby cracked.  Other than takeing it to a maschine shop that is only way I can tell.   Need to mic it to see if it is turnable or needs to be turned.
>> 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. 


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