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| Author: | MINTI [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:48 pm ] |
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Who's there? 
Crank! 
Crank who? 
Crank who likes to knock knock! 
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At this stage not sure if I want to buy new crank & pistons (possibly rods as well), or buy a rebuilt complete engine for about the same price! refurbished crank is obviously an option as well, what to people know about nitrided vs. some kind of cold temp. hardening I've heard mentioned? |
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| Author: | MiniKit [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:07 pm ] |
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OH dear GOD!! I'm sorry for your loss.
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| Author: | willy [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:13 pm ] |
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Try selling it on eBay as a "rare" two-piece crankshaft
Always sad to see broken bits. How did it happen? |
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| Author: | Wombat [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:16 pm ] |
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The Doc swears by Locktite - 
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| Author: | woodwormm [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:19 pm ] |
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this looks like there's going to be a duel... liquid nails v supa glue sadly the always forgotten, rarely mentioned, tarzan's grip is the only one up to this task 
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| Author: | MINTI [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:23 pm ] |
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willy wrote: How did it happen?
It died doing what we all love, a rather spirited ride around the country hillside. It's really kinda stumped me with what to do with the engine now... and therefore the whole car(s)! |
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| Author: | willy [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:36 pm ] |
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Ah easy as. New crank shaft, get it crank & straightness checked first. Your rods should be fine unless they haven't hit anything. Check tunnel clearance (probably will need a quick close up and regrind - easy). Pistons should also be fine too unless they've tapped the head. Even still, you'd be very surprised! Not a whole lot of work, and definitely not too much money down either. |
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| Author: | Fiji [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:47 pm ] |
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MINTI wrote: willy wrote: How did it happen? It died doing what we all love, a rather spirited ride around the country hillside. It's really kinda stumped me with what to do with the engine now... and therefore the whole car(s)! easy . keep the car fix the engine. crank away |
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| Author: | MINTI [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:14 pm ] |
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willy wrote: Ah easy as.
New crank shaft, get it crank & straightness checked first. Your rods should be fine unless they haven't hit anything. Check tunnel clearance (probably will need a quick close up and regrind - easy). Pistons should also be fine too unless they've tapped the head. Even still, you'd be very surprised! Not a whole lot of work, and definitely not too much money down either. Did a -quick- look around, all I can see for NEW crankshaft prices are in the range of $2K???, What type of cranks aren't I finding? Will need new pistons (http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o170/hoobiedoo/sven/IMG_1431.jpg). conrods have a few scratches but look straight - mechanic checking them and i'll find out tomorrow with the prices for a rebuild. |
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:30 pm ] |
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I had a Mini crank prepared by a shop in Salem, Michigan USA that works on high performance cranks for serious HP drag racers (among other clients), including welding them back up...so locktiting a Mini crank would seem to be a piece of cake. |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:32 pm ] |
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MINTI wrote: Did a -quick- look around, all I can see for NEW crankshaft prices are in the range of $2K???
How many cranks are you buying for that price? Send me a PM if your looking for a new crank. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:50 pm ] |
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ring Josh at Miniimports and get an A+ crank - will use the same large journal rods as your broken one there |
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| Author: | justminis [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:03 pm ] |
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Josh did have some new A+ cranks too. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:16 pm ] |
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Pretty cheap from here, but check the freight cost first. http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-par ... M6232.html |
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:41 am ] |
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$329 Canadian before shiping, brokerage and taxes (no duty on Antigue Auto Parts) is a good price for a new A+ crank as drmini notes. Last new one I got was just $350 US plus shipping, brokerage and taxes, because I asked for an advertised 10/10 crank. Supplier didn't have the 10/10 crank in stock so sent new one for the same price - otherwise $650. Fully custom new crank was $1,200 from same US supplier. Shopping is always useful. |
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