Crank pinning question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Odessa TX
Crank pinning question
going to double post this from the Tech section since I think this forum would have more experience with crank pinning.
ECS crank pinning kit, drilled the end of the crank, but how tight should the dowel pin sit in the hole I've drilled? The pin slips in to the hole easily and I can remove it with a magnet. I'm assuming this is too loose? Should I try to redrill or just toss some loctite or anaerobic sealant on it and let it be?
ECS crank pinning kit, drilled the end of the crank, but how tight should the dowel pin sit in the hole I've drilled? The pin slips in to the hole easily and I can remove it with a magnet. I'm assuming this is too loose? Should I try to redrill or just toss some loctite or anaerobic sealant on it and let it be?
Drifting
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From: Pearland Texas
Its fine. They are usually a tad tighter, but it will be fine especially if you do two 180 across from each other. Always been able to push in a decent amount and tap the last little bit usually as the outer usually gets to be a little larger because of drill movement and tighter on the inside because of the opposite. GL!
Pro
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From: ohio
I'd be more worried about how much the dowel pin "wobbles" vs if it slip fits in the hole. if you have a longer pin on hand hand stick it in and see how much you can move it side to side. I have a better feel for it being a machinist, but if it has next to no movement I wouldn't even worry about it, but if it's like throwing a hotdog down a hallway get a bigger pin
You can buy oversized pins, no need to have them made
You can buy oversized pins, no need to have them made
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Odessa TX
ECS kit is like the A&A kit, drills through the front of the crank.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
Mine was similar to yours and there was no issues. I had it back apart after 15K miles and everything was fine. Really no reason to pin it twice. Put it together and forget about it.
Chris
Chris
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ECS kit is like the A&A kit, drills through the front of the crank.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern Ireland
ECS kit is like the A&A kit, drills through the front of the crank.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Can't find any oversized pins in stock at any stores around me and was hoping to get the car running this weekend.
I may just throw some sealant on it and toss it in. I don't want to drill another hole into my crank only to have it turn out the same way because my drill chuck is slightly wobbly or something.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Houston TX
I say put it in and be done, if you want throw some loc-tite on it. A dowel pin only really needs a good fit if it is being used for location or alignment, in this case it is only there to prevent movement you will be fine. Plus once the bolt is on it can't go anywhere.
8th Gear
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From: McMinnville Oregon
dimensions of pin
I say put it in and be done, if you want throw some loc-tite on it. A dowel pin only really needs a good fit if it is being used for location or alignment, in this case it is only there to prevent movement you will be fine. Plus once the bolt is on it can't go anywhere.
Thanks
