Steve Phillabaum wrote: >>Mark I might bring my crank for you to look at Also, I bought a safety shaft >>from someone but have >>not received it yet.? If I go with the new 5 th bearing do I still need >>it? I also have a new prop hub can I still use it?<<
Mark wrote: If the crank can be turned down .010" (maybe .020") and is an 8409 and it passes magnafluxing, it will probably work.? Nice jouranl radii are a plus, but if it's not turned yet, that's moot because they could get ruined during the grinding if the grinder isn't careful.? That's a lot of weight to be carrying around an airshow!? If your cowling's not built yet, I don't see a problem with the prop hub length because it'll just put your prop a little further out in front of the plane Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL Yeh, the crank could stay in the car if it is possible to get out to see it (if not no biggie).? The crank is turned 10/10 and magnafluxed. I don't think he did a great radius job but then I really don't know about that. There is some stains on the journals from pitting?which concerns me but car builders don't care. (Don't know if I would fly behind it?) I was hoping if it is good to use I could start doing what ever work on it it needs for the 5th bearing. I guess if I use the prop hub as is I wont be able to use the hybrid studs that came with it. I have some learning to do on the 5th bearing thing. I will arrive at the fly in on Saturday at around 9:00 and be leaving for Biloxi around 1:00. Steve Phillabaum KR2SWide Shorter Alabama 334-740-0066
