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Khill0105
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Five bearing crank?
Any one have any pictures of some of the original five bearing cranks installed or how they were installed?
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Michael Peternell
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Can you post a picture of the book you have? I would like to be able to read the whole page. No offense, but I can't now.
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Re: Five bearing crank?
If you want to go the “5 main conversion” route I have available exactly ONE conversion “girdle”. The concept is that ALL 5 main caps are in one casting. I’ll try to post a picture tomorrow.
If someone wants to buy the 5 main block patterns please contact me. They are available. With some modifications they could be used to make open valve blocks or straight 8 blocks
If someone wants to buy the 5 main block patterns please contact me. They are available. With some modifications they could be used to make open valve blocks or straight 8 blocks
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Les!!! You tease...! 
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Khill0105
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Re: Five bearing crank?
The book is model t speed and sport.Michael Peternell wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:20 pmCan you post a picture of the book you have? I would like to be able to read the whole page. No offense, but I can't now.
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Khill0105
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Sounds interesting. I’ve read about your block. It’s pretty impressive. I’m mainly looking for info on the original bolt in conversion.Les Schubert wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:22 pmIf you want to go the “5 main conversion” route I have available exactly ONE conversion “girdle”. The concept is that ALL 5 main caps are in one casting. I’ll try to post a picture tomorrow.
If someone wants to buy the 5 main block patterns please contact me. They are available. With some modifications they could be used to make open valve blocks or straight 8 blocks
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Re: Five bearing crank?
That’s really cool Les definitely interested. I think I understand where you’re going with that. Does it take a special pan?Les Schubert wrote: ↑Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:49 pm18C60F77-BFC5-4A3E-A56B-4B2743D75883.jpeg
Crank side of girdle
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Girdle as it would be installed 38B0CF95-5317-4490-BC39-7536F2174CBD.jpeg
A suitable crank
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Khill0105
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Les could you please send more information and cost?
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It will fit into a ordinary pan. Pressure oiled
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Re: Five bearing crank?
The crank you see was custom made by Crower. I’m sure they still have the drawings!! Definitely more than a Scat crank!
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Gotcha LesLes Schubert wrote: ↑Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:35 pmThe crank you see was custom made by Crower. I’m sure they still have the drawings!! Definitely more than a Scat crank!
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Re: Five bearing crank?
I saw these blocks and 5 main cranks by Crower when Les stopped by with them a few years ago. They are incredible. I think the first one went in Karin's speedster. I dunno about the rest. I'd like one but the piggy bank is pretty thin this year.
Send Les money. US Funds.
Send Les money. US Funds.
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Stan
Thank you for the kind words. UNFORTUNATELY DONT send me money for a crank as I have none left. I will provide permission to Crower to use the drawings. I have exactly one of the girdle castings available but I still have the pattern, so more can be made. My preference would be to sell the pattern (just like the block patterns as well). Getting older and LOTS of projects in the que!!
Thank you for the kind words. UNFORTUNATELY DONT send me money for a crank as I have none left. I will provide permission to Crower to use the drawings. I have exactly one of the girdle castings available but I still have the pattern, so more can be made. My preference would be to sell the pattern (just like the block patterns as well). Getting older and LOTS of projects in the que!!
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Les how much for the girdle and the crank? I contacted crower but no luck on getting info for a crank.Les Schubert wrote: ↑Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:05 pmStan
Thank you for the kind words. UNFORTUNATELY DONT send me money for a crank as I have none left. I will provide permission to Crower to use the drawings. I have exactly one of the girdle castings available but I still have the pattern, so more can be made. My preference would be to sell the pattern (just like the block patterns as well). Getting older and LOTS of projects in the que!!
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Talk to Peter Harris at crower
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Don't worry Les, I don't have any money and like you, have projects to last until I'm at least 90!!!.
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Kyle,
To answer your original question......Here is how it was done back then. Since they interfere with a camshaft in the cylinder block these were intended to only be used under a overhead cam setup.
To answer your original question......Here is how it was done back then. Since they interfere with a camshaft in the cylinder block these were intended to only be used under a overhead cam setup.
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Waaaaay to cool Layden!! 
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I love it!!
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Re: Five bearing crank?
So who has a good crankshaft available to match these??
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Les Schubert
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If one like the picture I posted would be suitable, then Crower can help you. 4 months ago I possibly could have, but I have put it to use!
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Re: Five bearing crank?
Thanks Layden exactly what I was looking for.Layden Butler wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:06 pmKyle,
To answer your original question......Here is how it was done back then. Since they interfere with a camshaft in the cylinder block these were intended to only be used under a overhead cam setup.