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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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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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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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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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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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Old 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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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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bearings dont cost as as much as a new rebuild if you mess something up huh?
 
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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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Thanks guys.
 
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