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Dubat's cranks
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
Can't answer your question Joe but I wish Bill was still producing them !
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Re: Dubat's cranks
What is a “Dubat crank” and what’s so special about them? Jim Patrick
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Re: Dubat's cranks
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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Re: Dubat's cranks
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
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
How's mine coming along, Joe? Do you like what you see? Cheers, Bill