72 Demon slanty-to-340 Resto
OK so update on the crankshaft, I got it outta the tank, sprayed it down with diluted vinegar (neutralize the soda), and after drying off gave it a full wipedown with lacquer thinner (get off the gunk left behind by electrolysis), then gave it an oil coat.
Here's before going in the tank
And after tank and wipedown
My only concern now is the journal measurements I took. Mains were all 2.497"-2.500", and the rod journals were 2.122"-2.125" EXCEPT the front half of the front journal that pegged 2.107". One of you said they could be safely taken down 0.020" under, but that's really cuttin close. Just so you know I wasn't completely opposing the last few posts, I did search and find a few options CAST CRANKSHAFT W/ BEARINGS Fits: 1976-1989 DODGE CHRYSLER 318 5.2L OHV V8 | eBay
OK so update on the crankshaft, I got it outta the tank, sprayed it down with diluted vinegar (neutralize the soda), and after drying off gave it a full wipedown with lacquer thinner (get off the gunk left behind by electrolysis), then gave it an oil coat.
Here's before going in the tank
And after tank and wipedown
My only concern now is the journal measurements I took. Mains were all 2.497"-2.500", and the rod journals were 2.122"-2.125" EXCEPT the front half of the front journal that pegged 2.107". One of you said they could be safely taken down 0.020" under, but that's really cuttin close. Just so you know I wasn't completely opposing the last few posts, I did search and find a few options CAST CRANKSHAFT W/ BEARINGS Fits: 1976-1989 DODGE CHRYSLER 318 5.2L OHV V8 | eBay
