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SDT1DYI · 04-13-2021, 08:01 PM

I assume the cast crank is " "Cast Steel" and not any type of "Iron " casting.
Welding cranks is a lost technical skills. It requires a skilled welder, following proper weld procedures.
Meaning, bake it first to get out all the oil in the casting. Pre heat and holding it during welding. Use proper filler rod, post weld stress relieving and then straighten it afterwards.
May require regrinding the mains and rods depending on the crank casting level, as it was originally manufactured.
A lot of work to do it " Right ".

Hope this helps......

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620

04-13-2021, 08:01 PM	#3
SDT1DYI Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Indianola Washington Posts: 356 Likes: 0 Liked 394 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Welding Thrust on Cast Crank? I assume the cast crank is " "Cast Steel" and not any type of "Iron " casting. Welding cranks is a lost technical skills. It requires a skilled welder, following proper weld procedures. Meaning, bake it first to get out all the oil in the casting. Pre heat and holding it during welding. Use proper filler rod, post weld stress relieving and then straighten it afterwards. May require regrinding the mains and rods depending on the crank casting level, as it was originally manufactured. A lot of work to do it " Right ". Hope this helps...... Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620