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Old 05-27-2002, 03:14 PM
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Many of you have followed the saga of my 490. In a nutshell 3yrs,8runs,4dyno runs have cost $$$$$$ from original build,2 rebuilds including welding and hard chroming the crank and now it sits with a 6" x 6" hole in the block.
However, as I look at the crank through that hole it looks like it might just need to be turned to be OK. Then all I would need is some nice rods(with 7/16" Bolts!), one new piston/ring set, bearings and a new 400block.So, am I outa my mind for even considering using the crank again?? I feel it is mocking me, but I am not sure if it's because of not making it work or thinking I should try one more time.
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Old 05-28-2002, 02:07 PM
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...skip the hard-chrome this time.

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Old 05-28-2002, 06:35 PM
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I would have it magnafluxed to make sure there are no cracks and if it can be turned go for it.

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Many of you have followed the saga of my 490. In a nutshell 3yrs,8runs,4dyno runs have cost $$$$$$ from original build,2 rebuilds including welding and hard chroming the crank and now it sits with a 6" x 6" hole in the block.
However, as I look at the crank through that hole it looks like it might just need to be turned to be OK. Then all I would need is some nice rods(with 7/16" Bolts!), one new piston/ring set, bearings and a new 400block.So, am I outa my mind for even considering using the crank again?? I feel it is mocking me, but I am not sure if it's because of not making it work or thinking I should try one more time.
HEEEELLLLPPPPPP ME!!!!!!
Phil

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Old 05-27-2002, 03:20 PM
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ONLY because I just sold my 3.875" billet crank, you should try re-using yours.

If, of course, it cleans up nice.

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Old 05-27-2002, 06:11 PM
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We thruogh a rod in our race car, last weekend at Englishtown. Went strait through the oilpan. Our crew chief was gonna re-use the crank if at all possible.

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