Troy I should think a GOOD local motor machine shop can chuck it up and inspect it, for cheap, to be sure it is good. Even if its got a bad journal a shop with a subarc crank welder can save it for not much money. I have seen several done at Accurate Machine in Sheboygan WI with good results. Never heard of lay down problem. Kerry
> > turned, but has been stored laying down. > I fail to see how storing it on its side would have > any impact on its > integrity. I'd be far more worried about moisture > damage or incompetent > machine work. > > 400 E block and 425 cranks are a bit expensive. > > Regards, > Fred >
