Crankshaft problem....

[cre]

If the shaft is fine and it's just the woodruff key and keyway that are damaged I'd recommend just getting the keyway and balancer cut for a slightly larger key. I don't know if welding is really something I'd care to try, I'd leave that question for a good machinist. I would be much more inclined to just replace the crankshaft than have it sleeved... a crank is very easy to find, especially from a GE Supra or Cressida.

[interested!]

Originally Posted by cre

If the shaft is fine and it's just the woodruff key and keyway that are damaged I'd recommend just getting the keyway and balancer cut for a slightly larger key. I don't know if welding is really something I'd care to try, I'd leave that question for a good machinist. I would be much more inclined to just replace the crankshaft than have it sleeved... a crank is very easy to find, especially from a GE Supra or Cressida.

Hi!, The pictures are of the tool I made to repair my crank in situ, My crank had coned by about 0.006 inch,the pulley was worse and had only been rattling for a week , the key was found at 45 degrees to vertical and the keyway looked more like a " D " than a slot. All done with some patience and a very small price. I did mine 11 years ago, still solid and true . Ensure the spigot is centralised in the tube as this is essential and weld that if required.