8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank

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Come on John, you know you'll never use it and would love it to go to a good home.

~ Carl

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

If I were building an 8ba or a 59 series engine, I would definitely use a 4" Merc crank, since I bought one about 10 years and it's still sitting on the shelf . Now in your case, if you can find one at a reasonable price with good rod and main jounals, I would so go for it....why not!!