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Jefscoupe · 08-21-2013, 05:33 PM

It could probably be welded, or does it need to be?

It's a 4" stroke Merc crank and I've already been through h and high water.
I plan on a fairly warmed up street motor.
Suggestions?

jack in san diego · 08-21-2013, 05:46 PM

I would suggest you take it to a crank grinder and get his opinion. I believe it is worth saving. Good luck. Jack

Walt Dupont--Me. · 08-21-2013, 07:19 PM

I have a crank grinder that has welded many cranks. He could weld that up and grind the crank and balance it and you could never see where it was fixed. Walt

Fe26 · 08-21-2013, 08:01 PM

That would be an easy repair, that crank is worth saving.

JWL · 08-22-2013, 04:55 AM

What is the current size of this crank, rods and mains?

Jefscoupe · 08-22-2013, 03:44 PM

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Standard, standard.
The rest of the crank looks fine. I would take it to a pro and get it checked out for cracks, of course.
Just looking for experienced eyes to tell me if I would be wasting my time.
Thanks guys.
I may put off the engine build a little while and see if something better turns up.
I've got plenty of other stuff to do on the car before it needs an engine.
I can at least get the mounts remade...again...

08-21-2013, 05:33 PM	#1
Jefscoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 101	Is this crank trash? It could probably be welded, or does it need to be? It's a 4" stroke Merc crank and I've already been through h and high water. I plan on a fairly warmed up street motor. Suggestions? Last edited by Jefscoupe; 08-22-2013 at 03:40 PM.

08-21-2013, 05:46 PM	#2
jack in san diego Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cajon CA Posts: 73	Re: Is this crank trash? I would suggest you take it to a crank grinder and get his opinion. I believe it is worth saving. Good luck. Jack

08-21-2013, 07:19 PM	#3
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Is this crank trash? I have a crank grinder that has welded many cranks. He could weld that up and grind the crank and balance it and you could never see where it was fixed. Walt

08-21-2013, 08:01 PM	#4
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: Is this crank trash? That would be an easy repair, that crank is worth saving.

08-22-2013, 04:55 AM	#5
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Is this crank trash? What is the current size of this crank, rods and mains?

08-22-2013, 03:44 PM	#6
Jefscoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 101	Re: Is this crank trash? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Standard, standard. The rest of the crank looks fine. I would take it to a pro and get it checked out for cracks, of course. Just looking for experienced eyes to tell me if I would be wasting my time. Thanks guys. I may put off the engine build a little while and see if something better turns up. I've got plenty of other stuff to do on the car before it needs an engine. I can at least get the mounts remade...again...