need advice

[chrisdoc0608]

ive got a ******** ton of parts from a friend, and while taking some apart to check out, i came across this crank. it looks great, there is no pitting in the rod bearings, and they are nice and shiny. the only thing is that the front and rear bearing make a very slight noise when spun. it doesnt sound like clanking or anything like that, but it is a light noticeable noise. would i be ok using this on my 701? the center spins nice and silent, but those two concern me bc i have no knowledge of cranks. but like i said its not a loud noise or a clank, and they are both very smoth.

 

[SuperJETT]

I wouldn't use it. If they make anything other than smooth sounds, they're questionable IMO.

 

[djkorn1]

Dont use it. I blew a brand new motor that way. :soapbox:

 

[chrisdoc0608]

that sux really badly, they are smoth, but make a slight noise when spining, but everything else is perfect.... and i thought i was gonna save my self $300+

 

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

that sux really badly, they are smoth, but make a slight noise when spining, but everything else is perfect.... and i thought i was gonna save my self $300+

You'll be saving more than $300 in the long run if you don't use that crank.

Send it off to be rebuilt.

 

[chrisdoc0608]

isnt it more expensive to have rebuilt than to just buy a new one?

 

[demolition_x]

don't risk it...

i blew 2 cranks this month, not because of the crank its self but detonation, they take out lots of things when they go bad.

a new oem crank is like 700 bucks or so.

 

[chrisdoc0608]

$700... phuck that .. .im in college, do you know how much beer that is?

 

[demolition_x]

i hear ya.

you can get a sbt crank for i think 275

 

[chrisdoc0608]

well im not doing that now then i guess, the motor will not be built till later on in the winter, so i guess ill just wait... that is a let down that this thing is no good though