So, a buddy of mine broke the crank in his car and doesn't want to junk it since it was a custom stroke and size. Somebody recommended he take it to these guys. Price was right.
Any one else use them? Looks like they're in Florida.
Last edited by CMcAllister; 12/30/2105:10 PM.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
No its probably commiefornia, sounds and looks like somewhere in the Valley, you have to of driven across the Valley lately to catch my drift, kinda 3rd world, looks like he's done it a couple times so it should be good to go.
Judging from the scenery, and the fact they aren't speaking English, I would guess that is one of those YouTube videos showing amazing work done small workshops in India, or some such place. I notice in most of those videos that the tools, surface grinders, mills, etc. are pre-war, or look it.
I've had many Mopar crankshafts that had cracks in the rod throws and cracks in the main surface ground out, welded and repaired to use with no failures by a good crankshaft shop in SO CA years ago. They closed up after both owners died and the younger relative that was running it hurt himself and couldn't do that work anymore Look for a good commercial Deisel engine repair shop and look at their work and go from there I now use Marine Crankshaft Repairs in Orange County, CA 714-549-2388, David is the owner and the main repair tech
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
So, a buddy of mine broke the crank in his car and doesn't want to junk it since it was a custom stroke and size. Somebody recommended he take it to these guys. Price was right.
Any one else use them? Looks like they're in Florida.
Me thinks he's being sarcastic.
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Re: Busted crank repair
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Damn, my secret is out. He does all my crank work. Shipping to the Middle East and back and getting the cranks through customs is a pain, but he works cheap.
Gotta weld it with the proper flux coated coat hanger for best results. Watched a similar video on a 6 cyl. diesel "rebuild" on cardboard atop a dirt floor. The crankshaft manufacturing video was equally entertaining. The final Q.C./grind guy was the only one in the shop allowed to use the micrometer Kind of makes you rethink offshore parts.
That makes our friends at RoadKill look like rocket scientists ... reading this thread made me LOL. Good chuckle to start the new year. I mean, look at that precision crank positioning fixture .... you just need a little pre-heat and the right welding rod The guy welding has Crocks on with socks!!
1972 Pro-Street 'Cuda, 500" Eagle stoker B Block, Eddy RPM heads, Victor Manifold, 850 Mighty Demon, Hemi 4 Speed, Dana 60 w/4.88 gears - Built by Hansen Racing Middlesex - NJ
One hell of a job for a guy in a sheet and sandals. Smoking away, what’s with the guy in the chair? I like his special tools and he kept them clean, I learned a few things watching him, especially centering up the shaft.