Crankshaft Question
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Mountain Pass
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AIMS Machine. I was referred by an auto shop owner and good friend who has been in the business for a long time. I was told they are the only game in town. They are a Ford shop, mainly, so I'm told. They did good work as far as I can tell except for the oversight on the crank.
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Having it checked for straightness might be safe to relieve yourself of any doubts. I wouldn't think it would bend in shipping, I had one shipped the same way, no problem. Cast iron doesn't bend as easily as it breaks. It has to sit a long time on it's side for all the molecules to rearrange themselves..
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That was NOT an "oversight". Who did you buy the replacement crank from ?
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Mountain Pass
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Got the crank from Survival Motorsports. Recommended by this Forum group. I will be checking clearances on the mains and rods very closely, in several places. I'm debating on whether to call and see what they say.
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I cannot imagine Barry's company packing a crank like that. He's got quite a good reputation on the Big block Ford FE forum on Network54. Never done business with him myself though.
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Mountain Pass
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I was surprised too. I did receive excellent customer service from Barry. He was very helpful and understood exactly what i needed. I'll probably give them a call. He may not know about it.
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Mountain Pass
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I contacted Barry just now. They do ship quite a few crankshafts. He says this happens every once in a while. The shipper is to blame. In this case, UPS. He says it should be fine as long as I check the clearances. And, offered to send another crank if its messed up or damaged.
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I heard about a place called Hughes (sp)in South Reno that supposed to be pretty good, too. Have you used them at all?
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Thanks everyone for the great feedback on here. Please forgive me for venting on here about my crankshaft that I received the other day. I feel bad for venting on here and "bath mouthing" a good business. Appears these guys at Survival Motorsports sent me an excellent crankshaft that is in excellent condition. I am pleased with it. Still disappointed about the abuse it got in shipping. But, it does not appear to be damaged or bent. I put the crankshaft in today. I turns freely and doesn't bind anywhere. I still have to check clearances and put the main caps and rods on, etc. But, so far so good.
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Thanks everyone for the great feedback on here. Please forgive me for venting on here about my crankshaft that I received the other day. I feel bad for venting on here and "bath mouthing" a good business. Appears these guys at Survival Motorsports sent me an excellent crankshaft that is in excellent condition. I am pleased with it. Still disappointed about the abuse it got in shipping. But, it does not appear to be damaged or bent. I put the crankshaft in today. I turns freely and doesn't bind anywhere. I still have to check clearances and put the main caps and rods on, etc. But, so far so good.
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