215ci not starting
Laughing Gas
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From: Mid-Michigan
Here's one on ebay for $60:
52 53 FORD 215 CRANKSHAFT | eBay
Should fit a 51? $90 to ship though... yikes!
52 53 FORD 215 CRANKSHAFT | eBay
Should fit a 51? $90 to ship though... yikes!
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Lead Driver
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From: San Jose, CA
I'd like to keep the engine stock and not a hybrid monstrosity. However, if I can't find a good 215 crank, I may have to go with a good 223 crank.
Here's one on ebay for $60:
52 53 FORD 215 CRANKSHAFT | eBay
Should fit a 51? $90 to ship though... yikes!
52 53 FORD 215 CRANKSHAFT | eBay
Should fit a 51? $90 to ship though... yikes!
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Lead Driver
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From: San Jose, CA
Another update.
2nd crank was found to be cracked as well. The search has begun for a good crank.
Found a vendor online that has two cranks from a 215 (one from a 52 and another from a 53). The vendor will have them magnufluxed to see if either one (or both) are any good. If he can get at least one good crank, it'll cost me close to $200 with shipping. Ouch!
2nd crank was found to be cracked as well. The search has begun for a good crank.
Found a vendor online that has two cranks from a 215 (one from a 52 and another from a 53). The vendor will have them magnufluxed to see if either one (or both) are any good. If he can get at least one good crank, it'll cost me close to $200 with shipping. Ouch!
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Lead Driver
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From: San Jose, CA
I should have never thrown away the other 215 block that I had, which still had all of its internals. That block probably had a good crank.
I already put down a $100 deposit with the vendor. I'll get a refund if both cranks are bad. If they are, then I'll let you know and will gladly take you up on the offer.
Cargo Master
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From: Houston
The 215 and 223 have the same stroke. The difference between them is the bore. It is common to bore 215s to 223 standard when rebuilding as the pistons are easier to get (or at least used to be...).
Laughing Gas
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From: Mid-Michigan
Definitely ouch. But at least you'll know you have a good part to work with.
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Lead Driver
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The good news is that the crank turned out to be good after magnafluxing and I received it last Friday.
The bad news is that when I opened the package today at the machine shop, we found this...
Thanks to UPS, the it's now a custom two-piece crank. The box was marked FRAGILE in several areas and also had a UPS sticker stating that the box was very heavy. The box didn't have any obvious damage on the outside, but one drop on an end would cause the crank to break. I called the seller immediately and advised him of what happened. He's supposed to call me back tomorrow to let me know how he'll rectify the situation. He has another crank and I'll ask him to send it to me as a replacement at no cost if it's good after being magnafluxed. If not, then I'll request a refund and will try to find another crank somewhere else.
What a bummer!!!
The bad news is that when I opened the package today at the machine shop, we found this...
Thanks to UPS, the it's now a custom two-piece crank. The box was marked FRAGILE in several areas and also had a UPS sticker stating that the box was very heavy. The box didn't have any obvious damage on the outside, but one drop on an end would cause the crank to break. I called the seller immediately and advised him of what happened. He's supposed to call me back tomorrow to let me know how he'll rectify the situation. He has another crank and I'll ask him to send it to me as a replacement at no cost if it's good after being magnafluxed. If not, then I'll request a refund and will try to find another crank somewhere else.
What a bummer!!!
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Lead Driver
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From: San Jose, CA
I pulled the flat V8 a few years ago to put in the 215. That'll be like dejavu.
Fleet Mechanic
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Ilya,
I still have the 215 and the complete powertrain from my F2....wrapped up and waiting for you to take the crankshaft (and the rest of the engine).
I'm pretty sure that since this was a good running truck when it was parked there is no reason to think that it'd have a cracked crankshaft.
Dan
I still have the 215 and the complete powertrain from my F2....wrapped up and waiting for you to take the crankshaft (and the rest of the engine).
I'm pretty sure that since this was a good running truck when it was parked there is no reason to think that it'd have a cracked crankshaft.
Dan
Fleet Owner
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I'd be real interested to see a super-close-up of the break. Maybe it's a shadow, but it looks to me like it was cracked already along the line in red. I think it would take more than a casual bump to crack a crank in half.
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Lead Driver
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From: San Jose, CA
Ilya,
I still have the 215 and the complete powertrain from my F2....wrapped up and waiting for you to take the crankshaft (and the rest of the engine).
I'm pretty sure that since this was a good running truck when it was parked there is no reason to think that it'd have a cracked crankshaft.
Dan
I still have the 215 and the complete powertrain from my F2....wrapped up and waiting for you to take the crankshaft (and the rest of the engine).
I'm pretty sure that since this was a good running truck when it was parked there is no reason to think that it'd have a cracked crankshaft.
Dan