Crank is broken
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12/21/11 04:21 PM
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On a cherry picker and down the 440 went. Landed on the crankshaft pully and broke the end of the crankshaft clean off. I am by far not a motor guru and I know that I need a new balanced crank and to balance I need to get a machine shop a piston and rod. Should I attempt this myself or just drop off my motor? I have a highly recommended motor guru who I can have do the job.
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Re: Crank is broken
[Re: moparbroz]
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12/21/11 04:29 PM
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UMMM,, WOW, I would definatly have that block checked for any cracks from the impact. Every main got a shock when that ol girl hit, and I mean a side shock, stressing the bolts, and the webbing of the block where a load like that was NEVER designed to hit it. Crazy how that broke. Glad you arent hurt, that could have gotten really nasty. Kasey
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Re: Crank is broken
[Re: BigBlockMopar]
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12/21/11 09:55 PM
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I got a cherry cast crank that you can have if you want to pay shipping from the east coast. Should be able to find one out there for less than shipping though.
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 03:42 AM
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If you look at the squareness of the counterweights you can tell it's cast, plus, a forged would likely not have broken like that. Regardless, I doubt it hurt the block, but I would replace at least that one upper main bearing on #1. If the motor is stock (factory rods and pistons) another stock cast crank that has never been molested should be close enough in balance. If it bothers you, definitely have the balance checked. Take the harmonic balancer and let them know the rear is also externally balanced. If you have a stick trans, take the flywheel, otherwise you're almost stuck buying a B&M external flexplate.
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Re: Crank is broken
[Re: Dads426]
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12/22/11 11:26 AM
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John - Awesome offer! I really appreciate it. I will take you up on it if that is ok. My zip is 92867. Orange, CA. Thanks!
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 11:28 AM
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Sorry Frankenduster. I didn't disapear, just had a bunch of stuff to do.
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 11:34 AM
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Thanks for all the great information guys. I really appreciate it. I am going to tear everything down myself and inspect and retorque everything. I will use Johns crank as a replacement. I might as well do the cam too while I am at it.
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 11:42 AM
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Thanks too Barry for your generous offer!
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 03:35 PM
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I have to ask, what engine hoist were you using and what was the failure on the hoist?
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Re: Crank is broken
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12/22/11 09:48 PM
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I was usaing a friends. Smaller than what I have usually seen. Boom was out too far. No leg extensions.
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Re: Crank is broken
[Re: Dads426]
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12/23/11 01:26 AM
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I can give you a ups shipping label from my wife's work. All I need is weight and box size. I can email or fax it to you.
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Re: Crank is broken
[Re: Dads426]
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01/03/12 03:56 PM
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Jon came through with the crank! I would polish and install it asap except that unfortunately my wife went into the hospital with a very serious Pulmonmary decease last Tuesday and I have been with here there 99% of the time. Priorities. Thanks all especially to Jon!
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Re: Crank is broken
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02/05/12 02:13 PM
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Unfortunately my wife had a heart attack on 12/27 and I put EVERYTHING on the back burner to care for her. God is awesome and she is slowly recovering so I have had some time yesterday to work on the crank swap. Jon’s was right. The crank he gave me is “CHERRY!” I can’t thank him enough. Pulling the last two main caps off today and will drop off the crank that Jon gave me, a piston, rod and balancer to “Russ’s Muscle” on Monday or Tuesday so the crank can be balanced. Should have her all back together in just a short while. Wanted to share an update and also give Jon (dads426) another shout out for the ultimate mopar bro gesture. Quote:
Not a problem. That's what this boards all about. Plus, I get to clean out my garage since I never throw anything away...
We'll see if Steve wants to pay shipping from the right coast.
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