Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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I purchased a Molner Crank from Todd at Competition Wedge Engines who was recommended by folks this site. He balanced and measured everything up on the crank. I measured everything on the block and was able to spec the bearings. I did buy a couple of the half increment bearings (I think that is what they are called), just in case. Everything came out perfect. I don't recall all the measurements as I assembled the block last year.
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
[Re: mopar dave]
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04/04/16 11:16 AM
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I just installed a stroker kit that I ordered from Ray Barton. It had Molnar crank and rods. The specs were good.
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
[Re: mopar dave]
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04/04/16 01:41 PM
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i need to get some main bearings to see how they fit the aluminum caps as my block is in the shop. im thinking about ordering bearings +1 over size for extra clearance. this may save paying for machine work on crank. i need at least .003" clearance on the mains any how. Are the caps already fit to the block?
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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04/04/16 01:53 PM
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no they are not. i still have to drop off the caps. Then buy your bearings and drop them off, along with the crank, and have the shop set your clearance .
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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04/04/16 02:12 PM
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well, thats been my idea. just trying to possibly save on extra machine work if thats possible. He can/should set the clearance when he fits the caps, no machining needed on the crank unless there is something wrong with the crank specs ...
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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Not to get off track but I see your from Graz Austria DGS. I worked for magna there a few times Never though I see a mopar enthusiast from there.
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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04/04/16 04:27 PM
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Not to get off track but I see your from Graz Austria DGS. I worked for magna there a few times Never though I see a mopar enthusiast from there. That's funny, when I was still in college I used to work there over the summer
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Re: molnar crank and rods machined quality?
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04/04/16 06:13 PM
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No. Just ordered all bearings today. Went with king for the cam and rods. They are a h bearing. Clevite p bearing with full groove for mains. Yet to buy crank and rods. Have not made up my mind on the molnar stuff yet. Looking for excellents in machining if that exists. My machinist was amazed at the quality! My 4.25" crank and 7.1" rods get beat on almost daily in my 505.
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