The Ford Barn

Phil Gillespie · 04-14-2020, 09:27 PM

Since engine failure have now stripped out all bits from block.
See attached pics of con rod journal surface at crank 1& 5. The radial groove appears to be in the casting and not the result of damage. Generally the c/shaft con rod surfaces were not good, 2& 6 had surface pitting, mains not bad but all really needed as grind. Con rod bearings rather worn and well out of max wear specs.
My question is would this groove as above be ok with a grind to bearing surface. Existing con rod bearings from here were similar to all the rest as removed, no noted irregular surface damage in way of this groove.

59 a Engine Fail March 8th 2020 048.jpg

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Top pic : 1 & 5 Lower pic: 2 & 6.
Phil NZ

04-14-2020, 09:27 PM	#1
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,611	59a Engine Failed Big Time. Crankshaft journals Since engine failure have now stripped out all bits from block. See attached pics of con rod journal surface at crank 1& 5. The radial groove appears to be in the casting and not the result of damage. Generally the c/shaft con rod surfaces were not good, 2& 6 had surface pitting, mains not bad but all really needed as grind. Con rod bearings rather worn and well out of max wear specs. My question is would this groove as above be ok with a grind to bearing surface. Existing con rod bearings from here were similar to all the rest as removed, no noted irregular surface damage in way of this groove. 59 a Engine Fail March 8th 2020 048.jpg 59 a Engine Fail March 8th 2020 052.jpg Top pic : 1 & 5 Lower pic: 2 & 6. Phil NZ Last edited by Phil Gillespie; 04-14-2020 at 09:30 PM. Reason: correct quotes