Stock crank question
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tampa Florida
Raw material is just machined then polished. If you want a stronger crank go with a forged product. The bearings are softer than the crank material...using non-technically speak on a properly machined jornals there should be an oil "cushion" in-between the contact points.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
You'd have to do some research to see which of GM's cranks received this hardening process. Some did, but I don't recall which ones or which year cranks received it.
I do recall reading about certain processes GM uses to harden the journals and at least one company (probably more) still offers it. I saw it advertised in one of the mags.
Jake
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I do recall reading about certain processes GM uses to harden the journals and at least one company (probably more) still offers it. I saw it advertised in one of the mags.
Jake
West Point ROCKS! Nation's TOP COLLEGE per Forbes Magazine!
