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Old 03-25-2012, 11:09 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by cre View Post
If the shaft is fine and it's just the woodruff key and keyway that are damaged I'd recommend just getting the keyway and balancer cut for a slightly larger key. I don't know if welding is really something I'd care to try, I'd leave that question for a good machinist. I would be much more inclined to just replace the crankshaft than have it sleeved... a crank is very easy to find, especially from a GE Supra or Cressida.
Hi!, The pictures are of the tool I made to repair my crank in situ, My crank had coned by about 0.006 inch,the pulley was worse and had only been rattling for a week , the key was found at 45 degrees to vertical and the keyway looked more like a " D " than a slot. All done with some patience and a very small price. I did mine 11 years ago, still solid and true . Ensure the spigot is centralised in the tube as this is essential and weld that if required.
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