13-01-2025, 05:51 PM
Whilst those photos look horrible, I'm not quite sure what it is I'm looking at.
I was taught that if there's anything you can feel with your fingertip, it's no good.
But it wouldn't be the first time I'd touched out a slight rough patch with 1500 or 2000 grit emery and got away with it.
I can't understand how a shaft could get damaged without something showing up on the white metal or shells - unless of course the previous owner swapped knackered ones for new (without fixing the shaft).
That doesn't look like corrosion to me.
I'd guess it's a Phoenix - I could be wrong - but I have no idea what treatment they apply, that would be a question for the supplier or failing that, the manufacturer. But in terms of establishing the way forward I'd suggest taking it to a competent engine recon shop and taking their advice. They may have the means to test it, or to re-treat it if necessary. I use T&L at Elstow and generally trust their judgement on stuff like this.
I was taught that if there's anything you can feel with your fingertip, it's no good.
But it wouldn't be the first time I'd touched out a slight rough patch with 1500 or 2000 grit emery and got away with it.
I can't understand how a shaft could get damaged without something showing up on the white metal or shells - unless of course the previous owner swapped knackered ones for new (without fixing the shaft).
That doesn't look like corrosion to me.
I'd guess it's a Phoenix - I could be wrong - but I have no idea what treatment they apply, that would be a question for the supplier or failing that, the manufacturer. But in terms of establishing the way forward I'd suggest taking it to a competent engine recon shop and taking their advice. They may have the means to test it, or to re-treat it if necessary. I use T&L at Elstow and generally trust their judgement on stuff like this.