Burlington crankshafts

[wensum]

After discovering a cracked crankshaft on our speedster, and not wanting to put another used crankshaft into this improved motor, which would require adding counterbalance weights, regrinding and balancing plus all new bearings to suit, I urgently needed a new crankshaft to enable attendance at an event in January
Snyders and Scat were out of stock, but Burlington not only had one in stock, but sent it before receiving any money, and it arrived here in New Zealand within a few days.
This is incredibly trusting and excellent service.
My sincere thank to Al of Burlington Crankshafts, great stuff!!
Keith

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Check you PMs.

[Great Lakes Greg]

I have a Burlington in my otherwise stock '29 Tudor. You can set a glass of water on the idling engine and it is nearly ripple free.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by wensum

After discovering a cracked crankshaft on our speedster, and not wanting to put anther used crankshaft into this improved motor, which would require adding counterbalance weights, regrinding and balancing plus all new bearings to suit, I urgently needed a new crankshaft to enable attendance at an event in January
Snyders and Scat were out of stock, but Burlington not only had one in stock, but sent it before receiving any money, and it arrived here in New Zealand within a few days.
This is incredibly trusting and excellent service.
My sincere thank to Al of Burlington Crankshafts, great stuff!!
Keith

hey keith,
would you show me a picture of crank that you recd and stats of main and rod pin sizes ?

for use in an A or B block ?

[Synchro909]

I installed my first Burlington crank after a crack was found in the original. It was about to break through No 3 big end journal. The new crank has run well since. It is smoother than the original and has taken lots of hard miles. I knew it would be doing that so I put it on insert bearings and pressurised the middle main bearing (25 psi). After about 40,000 miles towing a camper around the outback at 50 mph, I dismantled it for inspection before another long trip and just put it back together. Very pleased with it.
I'm sure you will not regret going this way.

[Jeff/Illinois]

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These are good stories to hear thanks for posting your results. Burlington Crankshaft definitely looks like the way to go.............

[wensum]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

hey keith,
would you show me a picture of crank that you recd and stats of main and rod pin sizes ?

for use in an A or B block ?

The crank is with the engine rebuilders and has standard mains and big ends and is going into a Model A block
I believe that they do a minor mod to take a split oil seal and the balancing is rechecked very accurately.
No photo at the moment, but I have asked for one.
I'll add it when I can.
Keith

[Lawrie]

I just put one into my 28 ccpu,5.5 head,97 carb,goes really nice and smoooth. very pleased
Lawrie

[PC/SR]

Measurements: The Burlington I got had journal sizes at the top of the stock tolerance range. Stock specs for mains were 1.622-1.624, rods 1.497-1.499. My Burlington was at the bigger size and would not fit my babbitt, which was at the lower end to match my old crankshaft which was at the lower end of specs. I had new rods poured to fit, and lapped the mains with Timesaver to fit. The Burlington has been great.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by PC/SR

Measurements: The Burlington I got had journal sizes at the top of the stock tolerance range. Stock specs for mains were 1.622-1.624, rods 1.497-1.499. My Burlington was at the bigger size and would not fit my babbitt, which was at the lower end to match my old crankshaft which was at the lower end of specs. I had new rods poured to fit, and lapped the mains with Timesaver to fit. The Burlington has been great.

hey pc/sr,
thanks much for that information.
ive been studying cranks and applications and have come to the conclusion that there is an awful lot to know that the average guy hasn't a clue about, including me
the application that im thinking on, is the tod buttermore five main block that he is developing. I suppose that someone here knows just how much knowledge , about cranks, is needed to order a correct 5 main c type crank from Burlington. wow, amazing what all is involved and must be known to get what is correct...as you order it, you own it.

[wensum]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

hey keith,
would you show me a picture of crank that you recd and stats of main and rod pin sizes ?

for use in an A or B block ?

Attached (hopefully ) is a photo off the Burlington web site showing an original crank compared with a Burlington one
Keith

[forever4]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

hey pc/sr,
thanks much for that information.
ive been studying cranks and applications and have come to the conclusion that there is an awful lot to know that the average guy hasn't a clue about, including me
the application that im thinking on, is the tod buttermore five main block that he is developing. I suppose that someone here knows just how much knowledge , about cranks, is needed to order a correct 5 main c type crank from Burlington. wow, amazing what all is involved and must be known to get what is correct...as you order it, you own it.

Rich,
Here is some info you can study up on to design your new crankshaft.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/etbaebalancing.htm

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by forever4

Rich,
Here is some info you can study up on to design your new crankshaft.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/etbaebalancing.htm

Hey Vince,
THANKS much for your input . I will study this info as you suggest.

FWIW, last week I met with a gentleman that I have met and done business with years ago. He happens to be amazingly knowledgeable guy regarding building and racing A/B engines.

I spoke with him and ask some crankshaft questions. I was searching for information on 'how to ' regarding 5 main cranks. Whew, he left me in the dust shortly , on the subject. When I looked like I was lost in the minutia , he went thru a mess of rolls of very large sheets of paper. He selected one of his draftsman made 5 main A/B cranks ....for his applications/creation blocks. So, he is a draftsman, a machinists, an engine builder and racer.
I'm not sure that I'm up to the task of making a sufficient drawing for a 5 crank, as what you ask for is what they make....and you own it, good, bad or ugly at 3K a pop ! I'm thinking that I need more HELP, eh !