----- Original Message -----
From <curt.onstott at orst.edu>
To: <curt.onstott@orst.edu>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 27 March 2000 21:23
Subject: RE: Machine Work-
> My crank mic'd out to standard and just needed polished. It's amazing how
hard
> those things are! My main and rod bearings were worn into the copper and
the
> copper coating was breaking up.
>
Silly question, but.....Does the crank have the mark 'EN 40 B' stamped/cast
onto it somewhere? Some of the earliest engines had nitrided(hardened)
cranks to allow for a breakage problem. This could be why yours hasn't worn
so much. I believe they are worth some extra cash!!!!!
E-bay?
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