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Bored&Stroked · 10-02-2016, 05:40 PM

You're very fortunate that the thing didn't let go and destroy the block (at least you didn't mention that!).

Before I pass any judgement - whose crank is it? Is this an original Merc, or a SCAT or Eagle? Also, when the engine was built, was the lower end balanced?

I will say - that is a BAD day to take an engine apart and see that stuff! BUT, it could have been a LOT worse - you could have had rods sticking out of your oilpan!

10-02-2016, 05:40 PM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Catastrophic crank failure. You're very fortunate that the thing didn't let go and destroy the block (at least you didn't mention that!). Before I pass any judgement - whose crank is it? Is this an original Merc, or a SCAT or Eagle? Also, when the engine was built, was the lower end balanced? I will say - that is a BAD day to take an engine apart and see that stuff! BUT, it could have been a LOT worse - you could have had rods sticking out of your oilpan!