Opinions on getting a crankshaft repaired after a spun bearing

[Gordo2]

What's the general consensus on having a cranshaft repaired after a spun bearing?

Reason I ask:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463756658

Obviously without an inspection by a machine shop it's a crap shoot, but if inspected and repairable are there any drawbacks?

I assume repair would involve polishing down the wear, resulting in the journal being smaller/out of tolerance.

Thanks, Gordo

[Tim L]

I had the same situation. I sent my crank to crankshaft specialists and they hard chromed just the one journal and ground it to spec.

It worked for me with about 5K hard track miles.

Tim

[john walker's workshop]

i've seen spun journals that were pretty smooth looking, but were worn almost two undersizes. the description doesn't say if it's just scuffed, or what.

[Alan Cottrill]

what troubles me about that crank is that it hasn't been professionally inspected but ollie's can fix it.

I don't think any machinist would tell you he could fix something without inspecting it.

[tony77targa]

Hey Tim
where specifically did you send your crank for repair?
what was the approx cost for 1 journal reaired?

[Tim L]

I sent it here:

Crankshaft Specialists
280 Tillman Street
Memphis, TN 38112

I can't rember the cost 200-350 I think.

Tim

[Ho Hum 74]

That's interesting. I have a crank in my garage (2.7) that spun #3. It needs to be re-ground. I didn't realise folks would buy it. I got a std/std one from a friend so didn't bother re-grinding mine. eBay here I come!

[tony77targa]

Thanks Tim.........

[Wayne 962]

Buyer beware - you do get what you pay for...

-Wayne