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tubman · 09-05-2015, 12:29 PM

I have two 8BA crankshafts in my stash. I need one for an engine I want to build, so I took them both to the machine shop. They cleaned them both up and checked them out. I stopped by to talk to the machinist yesterday, and he said they are both good with standard journals, but a little rust. One should clean up at .010-.010 at the worst, while the other may have to go .020-.020. These are worst case numbers. I am going to have the best one ground for my personal use, so the question is what to do with the other one? I won't think I'll ever need it, so I would like it to go to someone who would need it. I already have the cost of a clean-up (including removing the journal plugs) and checking done, so I am wondering if will be more desireable to have the second ground as well, or try to sell it as is. Any opinions would be welcome.

09-05-2015, 12:29 PM	#1
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	8BA crankshafts I have two 8BA crankshafts in my stash. I need one for an engine I want to build, so I took them both to the machine shop. They cleaned them both up and checked them out. I stopped by to talk to the machinist yesterday, and he said they are both good with standard journals, but a little rust. One should clean up at .010-.010 at the worst, while the other may have to go .020-.020. These are worst case numbers. I am going to have the best one ground for my personal use, so the question is what to do with the other one? I won't think I'll ever need it, so I would like it to go to someone who would need it. I already have the cost of a clean-up (including removing the journal plugs) and checking done, so I am wondering if will be more desireable to have the second ground as well, or try to sell it as is. Any opinions would be welcome.