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Old 09-22-2018, 09:16 PM   #9
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Default Re: Help: Removing swedged weights on Model B crankshaft

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Originally Posted by Dave in MN View Post
I was able to drill all the pins out. I discovered that the pins aim straight to the centerline of the main journal. I thought they were off center a few degrees from a sketch I saw a couple years ago. The pins are about 3/16" in diameter. Once drilled out, Pete's suggestion of using a lead hammer slid the weights enough to allow for grinding.
They are both ready to go to the crankshaft grinder. Thanks guys!
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Only one small problem with just moving the weights and not taking them off.
The crank grinder guy will have to move them back to grind the mains and he may want more money for that.
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