Welded Crank

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Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 05:56

Greetings,
Been checking the Forum/Archive and can't find exactly what I am looking for.

When a crank gets 'welded', does each individual slab side get welded-up as it is pressed into place? If so, how would a shop keep the crank assembly from possibly moving about due to heat etc.? In other words, what are some generally accepted steps for welding a crank as I am sure different shops will vary in specific techniques?
Many thanks to all...

1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Re: Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 06:04

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you have to make sure its straight 1st.running a long straight rod through the small end of rods and clamping it down should hold things straight while welding the pins in place;)

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Re: Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 06:08

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Thanks!

1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Re: Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 07:54

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I believe the KZ1000 uses a 17mm rod...not too sure about the GPZ1100 though.

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Re: Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 07:59

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Sandy wrote:

I believe the KZ1000 uses a 17mm rod...not too sure about the GPZ1100 though.

83 was the first year of 1100 to use the 18mm wrist pin, all prior years were 17mm.

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Re: Welded Crank

25 Apr 2007 08:06

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Well there Ya have it!
Right on,Stevie Wonder!

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