Hi Mark - nice to hear that you are in the air again. I too replaced the crank in my engine and as did you found the process quite simple and not to costly. My crank (non - nitrided ) that was removed did not have a crack but it did have a #6 rod journal that was going bad. So although there was no crack the rod bearing would have worn out prematurely and could have caused problems. I too am grateful for the teardown and change. I now have 12 hours on the new crank and bearings. I will be removing the top cover at 50 hours and then every 100 thereafter just for a check - that is the good thing about the corvair - you can check the bottom end very easily. I agree that William has been right about this issue and has OUR best interests and safety at heart. So if there are any others out there that pu-pu Williams recomendations I advise you not to. He has a lot more experience and wisdom than some give him credit for. There continues to be further testing and proving on the corvair as should be the case and he will keep us updated and advised - and I for one will pay attention to his direction.
So Mark - are you coming to Sun n Fun? If not - see you at Oshkosh!
