Crankshaft Assembly Question

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24 Mar 2023 08:49 #881920 by zed1015

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Optical Rod Indexing. Any thoughts-opinions regarding efficacy?

Beats locating a proper18mm steel rod, and provided purpose for some old Lego's.

Not at all accurate enough and wouldn't show up any rod twist etc.

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24 Mar 2023 09:01 #881921 by daveo

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zed1015 wrote:
Not at all accurate enough and wouldn't show up any rod twist etc.

Anybody have a 18mm rod indexing rod available to borrow/rent?

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24 Mar 2023 09:18 #881922 by Wookie58

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daveo wrote:

zed1015 wrote:
Not at all accurate enough and wouldn't show up any rod twist etc.

Anybody have a 18mm rod indexing rod available to borrow/rent?

Not wanting to "bring things down" but given that you appear to have already made the purchase and it has been welded, are you not "shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted"

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24 Mar 2023 11:13 #881925 by Nessism

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Wookie58 wrote:

daveo wrote:

zed1015 wrote:
Not at all accurate enough and wouldn't show up any rod twist etc.

Anybody have a 18mm rod indexing rod available to borrow/rent?

Not wanting to "bring things down" but given that you appear to have already made the purchase and it has been welded, are you not "shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted"

Agree. Ignorance is bliss.

If forced, though, McMaster sells 18mm rods. You have to pay attention to straightness, because some are more accurate than others.

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24 Mar 2023 21:00 - 24 Mar 2023 21:46 #881951 by daveo

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Found an alternative...

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24 Mar 2023 21:09 - 25 Mar 2023 06:05 #881952 by daveo

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McMaster Carr was out of stock last check.
17.99 mm O.D. tube spins around smoothly by hand with no perceived play.

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24 Mar 2023 22:23 - 25 Mar 2023 23:50 #881955 by daveo

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Nessism wrote:

Wookie58 wrote:

daveo wrote:

zed1015 wrote:
Not at all accurate enough and wouldn't show up any rod twist etc.

Anybody have a 18mm rod indexing rod available to borrow/rent?

Not wanting to "bring things down" but given that you appear to have already made the purchase and it has been welded, are you not "shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted"

Agree. Ignorance is bliss.

If forced, though, McMaster sells 18mm rods. You have to pay attention to straightness, because some are more accurate than others.

As I understand, a rod is straight if it rolls smoothly on a flat surface without bumping.

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26 Mar 2023 16:21 - 28 Mar 2023 06:23 #882033 by daveo

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Comments appreciated!

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29 Apr 2023 10:09 - 29 Apr 2023 10:12 #883954 by Mikaw

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Daveo, we are about to jump down a welded crank rabbit hole. The CSR I recently bought had a #1 piston blown, I was hoping I could save the bottom end. I pulled it apart this week and not sure if I’m happy or cursed. The crank is welded. I’m starting the process to find out if a welded crank can be repaired. #1 rod is junk.

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29 Apr 2023 17:16 #883970 by daveo

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I think that crank is toast, and replacement is the only reasonanble option.
Once welded there may be no going back.

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30 Apr 2023 07:17 #883987 by Street Fighter LTD

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daveo wrote:
I think that crank is toast, and replacement is the only reasonanble option.
Once welded there may be no going back.

Falicon took mine apart with no extra fees and did the Supercrank thing to it .
Of course this is ancient history. Dont know if anyone today would be willing to do it .
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