Infinite Space Systems, Inc. wrote:
Troy,
I found one that has been turned, but has been stored laying down. Would
you have the crank reground since it has been stored Improperly?
There's nothing wrong with a crank laying on its side. Think about it. The
crank must withstand considerable force pounding on it in the engine. It
doesn't bend. The force of gravity isn't going to bend it.
Milton,
The old wives tale is that laying a crank on its side will cause it to
bow because of the weight of the counter weights. In a car it is
supported by all the mains. Out of the block on its side, it is
supported only on the ends (because the weights don't bottom out) which
will allow it to sag. So goes the theory anyway.
Joe Walters
73 H/O
The only reason
to stand a crank on its end for storage is that it takes up much less room
that way, in most instances. The factory boxes replacements cranks in
cardboard boxes, stores them in the warehouse or parts department laying on
their side, and ships them that way. If your worried about the crank, have a
crank shop spin it and check for straightness. If it's out, it can be easily
straightened.
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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