Author Topic: Looking For A Special Crank..any Ideas? (Read 1773 times)

Boost_Retard · « **on:** July 24, 2004, 12:49:12 PM »

Im gonna start on my new motor as soon as i get back from my new outa town job..but i have been told that i might have a long wait to get ahold of the crank im looking for..i am wanting to know if anyone out this way can get a hook up on the crank im looking for..or if this is one of those direct from the source kinda deals..also..im looking for some other odds and ends..maybe you know where i can find them.

Im looking for a SCAT or a MOLDEX 78-79mm stroke 1 piece flanged crank with ALL type 4 mains and porsche rod journals.

Im also looking for a set of like new condition 5.4\" or 5.5\" carrillo (sp?) porsche journal rods for 22mm wrist pins..

the other thing i need to know is..who is selling a GOOD aftermarket type 1 case? i have heard lots of problems with some of the new aluminum blocks..but really i have no personal experience with them..so...

and is RIMCO the only machine shop that will cut my new case for all type 4 mains and a flanged fly wheel or can i get this done local?

basicly i want to get the crank underway before i take off so it will be ready when i get back..

thanx for any help.
Cale

jim martin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2004, 02:23:39 PM »

either phone scat or moldex directly,
better bet phone bob at demello machine shop and get a full circle crank,
he will answer any questions you have and may also aid in your mentioned choices about journal and main bearing sizes,

Boost_Retard · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2004, 02:26:26 PM »

last time i checked i cant really get what i am looking for in a full circle crank..but i will give them a try also.

thanx
Cale

Island bugs · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2004, 09:33:13 AM »

Cale It's my understanding that you can get all of what you want from several of the crankshaft \"builders\" I've heard that quite a few people have these type of cranks built on a VW core. So why not ask Geoff to check it for you from their supplier. Perhaps save you alot of footwork and hassle and in the middle of it all Airspeed earns a living with little of no extra expense to you. Wayne

Geoff · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2004, 09:49:16 PM »

Cale, we have a Scat order going in this week or if you like we can at least get you a price.
Cases, we can get one shiped up that has all the machine work done. Alum or mag.

So what was wrong with the last one (your eng with low oil psi)

Tom H. · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2004, 09:09:10 AM »

I have a very nice set of Pauter 5.4\" x Porsche rod journal with 22mm wrist pins for sale.

Boost_Retard · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2004, 04:14:56 PM »

Geoff..i called air speed but you were gone..i am gonna need to talk to you about this crank thing..i dont really know how ya go about special ordering a crank..and i would like to get more info on these cases..and where they come from...

really i have allot of questions..this new motor is gonna be a little giant killer for sure..

as for the oil PSI in the motor i have now? beats the h#ll outa me man..im sick of looking at it..spending money on it..even knowing the bug is sitting with a full tank of gas is pissing me off..maybe its time for a stave fire.

Cale

kombikruiser · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2004, 05:24:25 PM »

so cale...u selling the low psi moter?

Boost_Retard · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2004, 05:30:05 PM »

Im gonna have one last go at the low PSI motor this weekend....if i cant find an \"external\" fix for my problem..i might just park it untill i get back from Outa town..or i will tear it down and repair whatever needs to be repaired...that way it works while im building my new motor..

either way..it will be for sale..or parts of it at least..but if i sell it whole im not gonna sell a peice of junk..i will fix the problem then sell it.

Cale