I found the sweet spot for the crank with the counter-weight part of it out of the way and the bearing cap came off. The crank surface is smooth as a whistle. Can't feel anything at all.
The bearing surface has some grooves. My fingernail catches in a couple of them. It makes sense they would make the crank out of harder metal than the bearing.
What's next? New bearings since it's open?
One other question. Will it ever stop dripping oil?
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
