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Re: crank shaft needed

To: Steven Devine <stevedevine@rcn.com>
Subject: Re: crank shaft needed
From: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 19:26:50 -0500
Ok, Classauger is upstairs, and I'm too lazy to go up there.

But....

Isn't a 65 B-series engine still the 3-main?

Paul.

Steven Devine wrote:

> Ive got a crank out of a 65 B you can have it for $50.
> Im in Boston. Mass.
> 
> 
> 
>>You should be able to locate and buy a used one. When I had this problem,
>>many years ago, I was able to buy a short block from a salvage yard. But
>>you may not have to go that far.
>>
>>I did notice that British Masters sells used crank shafts for $200 -
>>http://www.usedbritishcarparts.com/main/mgb.htm
>>
>>I haven't dealt with them yet but you can use that for reference or for a
>>starting point. But being that you are in Tucson, you may even have a
> 
> local
> 
>>or somewhat local supplier of used parts.
>>
>>David Councill
>>67 BGT
>>72 B
>>
>>At 09:56 AM 6/2/2004 -0700, Richard wrote:
>>
>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>I just found out from my engine rebuild shop that my crank had been
> 
> ground
> 
>>>to the max at one bearing point (a no-no), so I need a replacement.  Does
>>>anyone out there know of a used crank available for a 18V 5 main bearing
>>>engine?
>>>
>>>Rich
>>>72 B
>>>Tucson, AZ





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