My Pete rebuild

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(06-18-2018 )Brock Wrote:  If I already had the block stripped down like you do..... it would go to a engine machine shop 100%. They can do a way more precise cut than you ever could, you can even get them to check the crankshaft to make sure it's not bent a bit as they can straighten them.

Talking about bending a crankshaft brings back memories.

Back in the 80's, I was picking up a new 855 crank from the Peterbilt dealer in OKC. I said something about bending the old crank as they were unloading it out of the pickup. The guy running the forklift made a show of it. He raised the crank as high as the forks would go and tilted them forward letting the crank drop to the pavement. It bounced like a spring and rang like a bell.