Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
The post below has triggered me to comment about crank work. I am sure Mr. Blackburn does good work and am in no way criticizing him. I have never dealt with him before so I can't pass judgement.
However, the discussion seems to happen quite frequently between engine builders and crank shops. I myself am looking for a dependable crank shop to do my work and work for others. I know of 3 reputable engine builders who tell me they are desperately looking for someone to do their cranks. It seems that everyone they deal with takes forever for the crank to be completed. They all tell me that if I can bring a crank they can build an engine quickly but the hold up is always the crank. It leads to disgruntled customers who have been promised engines by certain dates. I know of one crank that was at a shop for over a year after it was promised that it would take 3-4 weeks. This is ridiculous. Could someone on here please inform me of a reputable crank stroking shop that does good quality work and at least can have something completed in a timely manner? I am not looking for the cheapest price. I understand that quality cost and am willing to pay a premium. I will be building another engine soon and don't want this crank hassle again as in the past.
Thanks for any help in this matter
However, the discussion seems to happen quite frequently between engine builders and crank shops. I myself am looking for a dependable crank shop to do my work and work for others. I know of 3 reputable engine builders who tell me they are desperately looking for someone to do their cranks. It seems that everyone they deal with takes forever for the crank to be completed. They all tell me that if I can bring a crank they can build an engine quickly but the hold up is always the crank. It leads to disgruntled customers who have been promised engines by certain dates. I know of one crank that was at a shop for over a year after it was promised that it would take 3-4 weeks. This is ridiculous. Could someone on here please inform me of a reputable crank stroking shop that does good quality work and at least can have something completed in a timely manner? I am not looking for the cheapest price. I understand that quality cost and am willing to pay a premium. I will be building another engine soon and don't want this crank hassle again as in the past.
Thanks for any help in this matter