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Nov 13, 2004 | 09:58 PM

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FordGP

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Rusty Crank

I'm slooowwwly rebuilding a 302 and have had the motor torn down for a while now. I oiled everything the last time it was out of the plastic, but I found that the crank has some surface rust and may have minor pitting too. I had a machine shop check everything out a couple years ago. They just polished the crank, since it was within spec. I just got the bearings to assemble it, so it would be a drag to have to cut the crank down now.
What can I do to save it?

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Nov 13, 2004 | 11:32 PM

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From: shepherd

polish it again and if it is still within spec you are good. i heard that vinigar helps cut rust. try that

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Nov 16, 2004 | 09:12 PM

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After I polish (which I haven't done yet), if there is minor pitting, is it acceptable to use as-is?

Also, this motor is only being put together to meet stock Mustang HO motor specs.

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Nov 17, 2004 | 11:44 AM

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if you got pits, i would machine it. that is a lot of hassle to pull out and dissassemble after it isn't working right

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Nov 17, 2004 | 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by f100guy

if you got pits, i would machine it. that is a lot of hassle to pull out and dissassemble after it isn't working right

That's what I figured, but was hoping otherwise since I already have the standard size bearings.

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Dec 15, 2004 | 10:54 AM

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bearings dont cost as as much as a new rebuild if you mess something up huh?

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Dec 15, 2004 | 12:08 PM

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hey my machine shop traded me a crank that needed turning for a crank that only needed .0001 bearings.

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Dec 15, 2004 | 09:21 PM

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Thanks guys.

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