crankshaft update

[gfj]

The muriatic acid did the trick. Crankshaft looks and feels good as new. Motor came out of jd 300 lawn tractor that was put up on ramps to change blades. Motor had about 3 or 4 tablespoons of oil in pan. Guy gave it to me bought new mower. Thanks for all the help.

 

[David G]

Was that the one that threw a rod?

 

[gfj]

Yes the rod was shattered.

 

[David G]

Mike that crank good, they tend to get out of round, new rod will not last long if so.

 

[guido]

Hello gfj,

It is also important to check rod journal for taper,

Guido.