Counterweighting a crank

Hey Guys,

I'm building a 1928 Dodge Fast Four engine for land speed racing and having a hard time locating a shop that will counterweight the crank. Can anyone here steer me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Tony

 

V dub cranks are counterweighted routinley. Have you tried any of those shops? Rimco and De Mello are two that come to mind. Might be able to help you out (?)

 

Hey Rootie,

Thanks for the tip! I did call one VW crank place but they were more of a production shop and not interested in my antique crank. Hopefully the folks you mentioned will be more helpful.

 

Try Adney Brown of Performance Crankshaft... 586-549-7557 shop phone; 313 873 6588 "lounge" phone; 29430 Legion, Roseville, MI 48066.

This guy can do ANYTHING with a crankshaft, nitriding included...(hard to find a source for that nowadays)....and his machine work is impeccable. Builds engines for the Engine Masters compe***ions & provides cranks/rotating ***emblies for several other compe***ors.

 

You could also try some of the four-banger machinists such as H & H, Taylor Engine etc etc. They'd certainly have the know-how and maybe willing to take on the job.

 

Hey guys,

Excellent info; I'll get on the phone and see what those folks have to say.

Thanks!

 

It isn't rocket science, just cut em out, weld em on, lathe til true, get balanced, Make sure the dumb *** who balances uses mallory metal, etc, instead of drilling into a crank journal to balance it! I have seen it that's why! JP

 

Hey Sawracer,

I've considered doing it myself but if I can find someone to do it for a decent price it would be money well spent as I've got plenty of other work to do on this engine (convert block to full pressure oiling, sleeve, bore, hone, deck, line hone, valve guides/seats/spring seats, port & relieve, spec out the rods, etc, etc, etc.

 

http://www.dprmachine.com/index.htm

Their site is still getting up to speed,but they should be able to do it.

 

Unkl Ian -
Thanks for the tip; I'll check them out.

 

I talked with Max Sr at H&H today. Very nice and highly experienced fellow. They can do it no problem. It isn't cheap, but quality machine work never is.

Thanks again for the tips guys.

 

what are the benefits? and how does this process work? can you elaborate on this a bit?