Looking for a Steel Crank for a 4.5.

[gruffalo]

I am about to start getting all the bits in place for a rebuild on my 4.5 AJP and I want to put a steel crack in the old girl to help ensure reliability even with increased horses.

Only problem is that I know not where to source one from as they seem to be a little like hens teeth at the moment, does anyone know where I may be able to get one from?

I know some standard Cerb's came out of the factory with a steel crank fitted, is there any way I can tell if mine is one of those?

[Warwick67]

I'm ignorant on this one but surely they were all steel? Maybe some were forged and some cast?

[gruffalo]

Maybe I should have put the word "billet" in my request.

[Tanguero]

I thought the other ones were made out of chocolate?

[gruffalo]

some say the early 4.2 ones were.

[plasticman]

I have a new billet crank but has a longer stroke, makes 5.4 litres if I remember correctly . Sell for a grand if you are interested

[gruffalo]

I will see what the engine builder says about it, do you know what the stroke actually is so we can work that into our calculations?

What I don't want to change is the revvy nature of the standard stroke unit.

Cheers
Gruf

Edited by gruffalo on Monday 16th September 22:16

[gruffalo]

Morning David, I have spoken to the guy who will ultimately be building this engine, he is aware of these cranks and it seems they need a spacer between the head and block along with a load of other bits modified.

He did mention that when they built one of these in the past it did go like the clappers but unfortunately I do not want to take my car that far from standard so while it is a very good price I will keep looking, sorry.

Gruf.

[plasticman]

No problem , i know it is not a small job to fit , it can stay in the loft until I feel braver .

[BlackpoolRock]

Maybe worth asking in the Dunlop Tuscan Challenge forum too. They may at least know if one of the engine builders have one.

[darren no 7]

I have a complete 4.5 Tuscan challenge race engine (dry sumped)

[gruffalo]

Selling it?

If so drop me a PM if you would.

[gruffalo]

I have been told that Dom at Power is getting a batch made up so I will be getting a nice shinney new one, thanks to those that responded but it looks like my search is over:-)

Cheers

[Mr Cerbera]

gruffalo said:

I have been told that Dom at Power is getting a batch made up so I will be getting a nice shinney new one, thanks to those that responded but it looks like my search is over:-)

Cheers

Hi Martin ,

Are those cranks from Dom due to have the standard throw ?

Ta !

PJ

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ETA
Dunno if this'll help or hinder but it's more information at least.

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Tuesday 24th September 16:13

[gruffalo]

I believe so, only heard it third hand, I will give them a call and see what they say.

[julian64]

gruffalo said:

I believe so, only heard it third hand, I will give them a call and see what they say.

Any idea what they are charging for that?

[gruffalo]

Not sure at the moment but i expect it to be between £2000 and £3000 or so.

[gruffalo]

OK so billet steel cranks should in in stock early December, £1950 +VAT from TVR power, not sure how many he is having made.