Gravity bends a crank?

[JWL]

Only mixed if you fail to read other, previous, assertions.

[BILL WZOREK]

Once again with respect , I Did read others / Most were hear say & opinions
Yours was Hands on, get your hands dirty, been there done that facts - stating you have never seen any difference in the way that they were stored.
Then you said the CAST IRON CRANK MIGHT BE LESS LIKEY TO " SAG " THEN A STEEL CRANK
So the way I read this is you have never experienced it " BUT " it could happen .

>> DISCLAMER Discussion NOT Arguing <<

[rowens55]

I liked it better when we were discussin "Molly"........

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by uncle max

I'm concerned now... Will climate change bend my crank?

Well, it depends on how hot your crank gets whether it will bend or not...

[JWL]

A previous contribution had stated the steel cranks "sag" before cast iron cranks. I was merely pointing out the opposite is more likely. So, to make this very(I hope) clear. First there is no sag. Second the cast iron is less apt even if you believe sag exists in the Flathead cranks.

Done. Period.

[Marv]

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Originally Posted by rheltzel

Molly Cules...she worked at the cafeteria next to the crankshaft foundry at the Rouge plant. Was said to have inspired the workers to make sure their crankshafts were always straight, even if they were laid flat.

Now this i can believe.

[BILL WZOREK]

Not believing , non disbelieving Just " TRYING " to talk about it.

So - So Sorry I Bothered you.

Might as well shut the Barn Down & only keep the archives open because EVERY THING HAS BEEN DISCUSED ALL READY ! ! !

[flatjack9]

I think I'll take my ball and go home.

[51 MERC-CT]

For all believers and non-believers a logo for the 'All bent out of shape and Crank'y club'

[rowens55]

No sure what all th fuss is about?!? Th gals seem ta like MY bent crank, think ill leave it alone.....(must be th vibration?!?)

[FrankWest]

Just store the crank vertically. I will, not big deal. I paid a lot for an original crank because I could not find a reproduction. The crank for the 33,34's is longer to fit the extended grill.
Man, this discussion reminds me of the Monty Python skit about coal miners in Wales arguing about ancient history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDmmeJOGKXY

[rheltzel]

Originally Posted by FrankWest

Just store the crank vertically. I will, not big deal. I paid a lot for an original crank because I could not find a reproduction. The crank for the 33,34's is longer to fit the extended grill.
Man, this discussion reminds me of the Monty Python skit about coal miners in Wales arguing about classic literature.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDmmeJOGKXY

Perfect! It is very Monty Python-ish.

[Ronnie]

Time for this thread to pass away quietly.
Lets discuss oil "LOL"

R

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by FrankWest

Just store the crank vertically. I will, not big deal. I paid a lot for an original crank because I could not find a reproduction. The crank for the 33,34's is longer to fit the extended grill.
Man, this discussion reminds me of the Monty Python skit about coal miners in Wales arguing about ancient history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDmmeJOGKXY

I never heard that before.

Bob

[ford38v8]

I it takes all kinds.

Some guys like Monty,

...........I'll stay with Molly, thank you very much.

[FrankWest]

You guys need a laugh

[deuce_roadster]

I store cranks on end to save space.
I can say for sure though that a curved windshield needs to be stored on its bottom or top edge. One was up in my rafters with the curved part was such that the ends were down between trusses. When we tried to install it, it was too small for the opening. I also know of one stored with the curve up that was too large for the opening.

[B-O-B]

[QUOTE=deuce_roadster;
I can say for sure though that a curved windshield needs to be stored on its bottom or top edge. One was up in my rafters with the curved part was such that the ends were down between trusses. When we tried to install it, it was too small for the opening. I also know of one stored with the curve up that was too large for the opening.[/QUOTE]

Tell me about storing a curved windshield. I had an extra for a 67 cougar that I stored for years even moved & brought it along. I sold the cougar & was giving the buyer the extra windshield so I put it in the back seat floor & rested it on the tunnel & it promptly split in half.
To keep on the subject:
Now I store my cranks in Vs cut from 2X6 & mounted on a 2X8 platform with wheels so I can roll them around. I use the old bearings for support on the cut Vs. Maybe I should make a structure above to hold the pistons & connect the rods to the rod journals to support them so the don't sag.

[Mike51Merc]

Is it true if I leave a battery on the concrete floor, it will suck the charge out?

[Lanny]

Originally Posted by Mike51Merc

Is it true if I leave a battery on the concrete floor, it will suck the charge out?

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Here's what SNOPES says:

Car batteries used to be encased in hard rubber, a substance that was porous enough that battery acid could seep through it and create a conductive path through the damp concrete, draining the battery. The cases of today’s batteries, however, are made of sturdier stuff that far better contains their contents than those of yesteryear. As well, time has brought technological improvements to the seals around the posts and the vent systems.

These days, the problem of car battery electrolyte seepage and migration has been all but eliminated. Says battery manufacturer "Nowadays, containers are made from a solid plastic that does not allow any current to flow through it, so the batteries do not discharge, even if they sit in a few inches of water."

Interestingly, some experts (including Car Talk's Click and Clack) believe that storing car batteries on concrete floors might actually be a better idea than keeping them on shelves or other surfaces because the cold of the floor works to slow the self-discharge (leakage) rate.









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