Originally Posted by OldRustyWrench52
The local machine shop is having trouble locating a crank.

Run, do not walk away from that machine shop. They obviously have never heard of a Hollander interchange manual or an AERA engine specifications manual. The title of "machinist" needs to be earned, not just bestowed by posting a sign in front of the shop!
Jerry

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