Crankshaft

[TNBass]

I’ve been trying to hunt down parts for my rebuild, which is surprisingly difficult to find good used parts, or even reviews on new manufactured parts. I have lucked up though, there is a used crank for sale just an hour north of me so I believe I will be going to check it out. Now my dilemma, how do I know if this crank is worth anything? What are the specs and tolerances I should be checking for on it? I assume no bearing play, any way to ensure it is true and not out of balance?

 

[mikidymac]

Don’t waste your money on a used crank. 99% of the time the inner seals at minimum will be bad and can’t be replaced.

What ski are you working on.

 

[TNBass]

A 97 SPX, picked it up a couple weeks back.

 

[mikidymac]

The best crank you can buy is OEM. Pro Caliber has them for $351 with free shipping.

 

[TNBass]

Oh dang, that is by far the cheapest I’ve seen a new crank priced, and not much more expensive than the used crank.

 

[mikidymac]

You will have to send yours back as a core.