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Dubat's cranks

Post by Joe Bell » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:00 pm

Was wondering how many where ever made? I still come across then every once in while. Thanks !

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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:23 pm

Can't answer your question Joe but I wish Bill was still producing them !


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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by jiminbartow » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:41 pm

What is a “Dubat crank” and what’s so special about them? Jim Patrick

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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by DanTreace » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:44 pm

Was a ductile cast iron T counterbalanced crankshaft.

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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by tdumas » Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:36 pm

The secret of their success was austempering the ductile iron and lots of testing. They are at least as good as the scat cranks, maybe better.


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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by SurfCityGene » Tue Dec 17, 2019 2:48 am

I've been running one since they first came out and really would be interested in another one if you come across another, Joe?
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Re: Dubat's cranks

Post by It's Bill » Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:37 am

How's mine coming along, Joe? Do you like what you see? Cheers, Bill

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