alsfarms Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Where in our huge antique automobile restoration arena can I find a good source for having a new crankshaft built? Would some of you that have been there before me please speak up and share your learning curve with me. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 For what? And why have one built, wouldn't it be easier to find another one or even repair the one you have? It would be possible to machine one from the solid but hideously expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billorn Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Do you have one that you can get mesurements from? I know there are a few crank companys out there that can make billet cranks. SCAT and Callies make billet cranks for many V8's but if they have one they can use for measurements they can probably duplicate anything. Last time I had a billet crank made was back in the 90s and it was about $2000. But it was like artwork and was pretty much indestructable. Might be overkill for you but if theres no other way....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 I can answer questions for both Rusty and billorn. I have the pieces of an early engine, including a crank that can be used for dimensions. In order to use all the pieces I have to make an engine, I need to have a crank built that has a longer stoke that the crank I have. Which source do you recommend SCAT or Callies? A billet crank would certainly be a bullet proof design. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 It is possible to build up crank throws by welding and grind them down to stroke the crank. On the other hand, $2000 for a billet crank doesn't sound too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Here are a couple for you to check out: Modern Forge Ellwood Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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