Looks like you’ve been working non stop Brian, enjoyed the information

I never gave much thought to cranks, but all the info you shared was really great and useful to know! Never seen an industrial crank before, even in pics. Your videos are great thank you for all you share!

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Lately I have been getting lots of crankshaft questions and had to take some time to get things explained. One person tried and industrial crank in his CJ2A, had to take the engine out almost immediately and change the crank due to massive oil leaks.

I’d love to grind cranks if someone taught me. I am Currently re building my CJ3A Engine myself. I had it machined at a local shop. Bearings are .20 for both. I do a lot of DIY projects but this has been my absolute favorite! Wish I could work on these engines every day. -Stephen

@metalshaperJeep

4 ай бұрын

Crankshaft grinding is a very detailed process. You have to be all in with crank grinding, it isn't the type of thing you can do one or two a year and get efficient at it. There are plenty of shops out there looking for help, all you have to do is jump in and start at and engine building company.

Lot too digest on cranks, but opens up one thinking cap during a build or rebuild. Heavy duty clutch's, now that is something I never considered the toll on a crank, thx Brian, this is great info, thx for sharing for sure. I hope mexican cornbread will be served with this artic blast hits ? Bear.

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Lots of crankshaft abuse out there and I am trying to let people know all I can about crankshaft selection and care. No cold weather here yet, but maybe next week will be chilly. Hope all is well down in Texas

Didn't know how different cranks could be wow Didnt know about using heavy clutches either. Thanks for such fantastic information

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Lots of people were asking questions about crankshafts after having engine trouble. Decided it was finally time to show the differences. Thanks for watching

Thanks for the video Brian, always learn something from them. Thanks

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Great to have you watching, thanks

Great information!!! Thanks for the updates.

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

making progress on your Jeep

awesome video brian as always ! glad to see you are back to maken videos again!

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

More to come!

Thanks Brian, much appreciated. Jeff

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

appreciate you watching

That’s crazy about the heavy clutches. I learned something as always 💪

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Lots of worn out cranks coming in due to crazy clutches that are installed these days.

Great insights Brian!

@metalshaperJeep

Ай бұрын

Hope you found it interesting

Best wishes for 2024. A very interesting run through those cranks.

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

thanks for watching

Good video Brian, I learned alot about Jeep crankshafts. If I lived close to you I would love to learn how to grind them. Keep up the good work. 👍

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Trying to put out information that people need. For some reason I am in an area with nobody interested in the type of work I do and I hear all the time "if I lived closer" .

As always great information! You should write a book one day! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Not many folks watch my videos and I am sure even fewer would read a book. I try to put out information that nobody else does but it only attracts few viewers. just check the view count on my videos and you will see what I mean. Still coming out with content for guys like you that enjoy learning the stuff I cover. As always thanks for watching.

Great video with great info - thanks a lot! Regarding the 3B71 “new and improved” rear main seals from Best Gaskets - why are they listed as “1946-1964 134 L-Head Willys Jeep 4-Cyl.”? Will they not work on MBs and GPWs?

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

check your crank diameter rear seal area. If it is 2.310" it will work with MB and GPW engines. Often times the military engines had smaller diameter seal surface diameter and a rope seal

The bearings that the crank rides on. Are those replaceable? Do they need to be ground also.

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

yes, the bearings are replaceable.

I have seen some people recut cranks that had screw drives. Couldn't you regrind and weld the rear main seal area of the industrial crank? I suppose people going for extremes would have to buy brand new 258 forged cranks from Hesco. I think some people go to great lengths to weld L-head cranks.

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I weld and grind cranks all the time. The industrial crank is very light so it would be a last choice for most engine applications. Lots of new cranks out there for the later 258 engines and they hold up great.

@skylinefever

5 ай бұрын

@@metalshaperJeep Good, you channel is a great thing for old Jeep enthusiasts.

Another great video 😊 The anorexic late model cranks are Cringeworthy... Heard the later lightweight blocks were problematic

@metalshaperJeep

3 ай бұрын

appreciate you watching

Busy , Busy , Busy !

@metalshaperJeep

5 ай бұрын

always a lot going on around here.