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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    the fix he used is one many have used...loctite makes some excellent epoxies for just such an occasion an old 6.2 is not worth much in respects for what you can get a good running takeout for. motors are an easy drop in fix, even for the shade tree mechanic.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    The HB is some what press fit, it’s not a matter of if it will fail, but when. its not for alignment for any sort of timing, other than its location for reference. its does serve as a form of anti-rotation, but the woodruff key is made to shear. it could last forever or till something creates...
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    predator? Hmmm, ok...hopefully it all works out
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    its called a woodruff key, I’ve seen these repair done before, the guy built the area Up around the key way with a mig welder, than ground it down and cleaned it up.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    I know a guy in Florida who can probably do it...may even have motors. where are you at?
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    Big problems - my shaking was a broken crankshaft!

    This is not entirely uncommon, it’s caused by a failing harmonic balancer Most of the time. plenty of takeout 6.2 and 6.5‘s on the market, easy swap
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