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Old 10-11-2010, 11:09 AM   #18
Russ/40
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Default Re: Grinding a crank with Dads portable crank grinder

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Originally Posted by George Miller View Post
When and if I can post pictures again, you will be able to see how it works. You turn the engine with a motor that turns the flywheel. The grinder goes over crank journal, with a hook that has a flat spring to hold it in place. You adjust the grinder for no tapper and size with 3 screws on the bottom. You have to hold the grinder as the crank turns, and move it from back and forth slowly.
So with the lathe setup, you manually move the grinder. How is the journal size determined?
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