11-04-2024, 06:42 PM
On my way to the VSCC Light car event in Llandrindod Wells my journey came to a sudden and noisy end, followed by recovery to home.
On stripping the engine I found a broken crankshaft but thankfully no other damage. Clearly a new crank is required, but what size should I use?
The car is a 1925 Sports and the crankcase is unique ( well I have yet to find another the same), and has at present an 1 1/8 inch crank. So, do I replace like for like, or upgrade to 1 5/16 crank, and if so why. I am interested to hear any views on the matter.
Colin
On stripping the engine I found a broken crankshaft but thankfully no other damage. Clearly a new crank is required, but what size should I use?
The car is a 1925 Sports and the crankcase is unique ( well I have yet to find another the same), and has at present an 1 1/8 inch crank. So, do I replace like for like, or upgrade to 1 5/16 crank, and if so why. I am interested to hear any views on the matter.
Colin