First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Yes, find a different machine shop. I have had experience with Ohio Crankshaft and have not had any issues, it was a minor balance.
Just Smile... It makes people wonder what you have been up too... http://www.dingdongtx.org/wapa/fb.htm http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=53 Thanks, Kevin "In God We Trust" ----- Original Message ---- From: S Sterchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: First Generation Firebird-L <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 11:10:32 AM Subject: [FGF] Crank Balancing First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I bought an Ohio Crankshaft from Butler, 455 crank for 400. I just got word from my balancing shop that the thing needs 5 "heavies" added up front and 3 in the back. These are 42 g per piece and they cost $20 per piece, i.e. $160 on top of the $75 balance charge. I spoke with the Ohio rep and they said their cranks are set up for stock bobweight. My rods are lightened about 9 g from the rod balancing process and the piston/pins are 90 g lighter than stock. So, according to Ohio, I should have to drill out the counter balances on the crank to loose weight, not add weight. Total crap, buyer beware of the extra costs to fix these cranks. Also, they have asked me if I want the weight welded or tapped. Tapped is subbed out so I assume will cost a lot more. Any advice on which method to go with? Thanks, Sheen _________________________________________________________________ Explore the seven wonders of the world http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+world&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
