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Re: crank test?



i would mic all the journals first. it they are ok, then take to a machine shop and have it magnifluxed for cracks. jeff











 

--- On Sun, 5/16/10, Gary Mopar 413 <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Gary Mopar 413 <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: crank test?
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 12:38 PM
> 
> 
> 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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