Sep 14, 2025 #1 1 1911a1 Active Member Joined Aug 10, 2025 Messages 37 Reaction score 17 Location Texas I would like some help ID a crankshaft, if it is cast or forged. It appears forged but I would appreciate some input. Thanks a million!
I would like some help ID a crankshaft, if it is cast or forged. It appears forged but I would appreciate some input. Thanks a million!
Sep 14, 2025 #2 RustyRatRod Caput villa stultus FABO Gold Member Joined Jun 7, 2010 Messages 121,266 Reaction score 132,250 Location Georgia Forged.
Sep 14, 2025 #3 1 1911a1 Active Member Joined Aug 10, 2025 Messages 37 Reaction score 17 Location Texas Some more pics
Sep 14, 2025 #4 1 1911a1 Active Member Joined Aug 10, 2025 Messages 37 Reaction score 17 Location Texas RustyRatRod said: Forged. Click to expand... Wow that was fast thanks! Now out to mow the yard.
Sep 14, 2025 #5 Lefty71 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 7, 2013 Messages 1,128 Reaction score 1,178 Location Ohio Forged, 100%. Cast edges are way sharper, including down at the areas where the main bearings are cut.
Forged, 100%. Cast edges are way sharper, including down at the areas where the main bearings are cut.
Sep 14, 2025 #6 Garrett Ellison Up in the holler… FABO Gold Member Joined Jan 1, 2018 Messages 6,358 Reaction score 6,317 Location Southwest VA That nice wide parting line in the throw at the rods in the third photo indicates it's forged. Nice Piece!
That nice wide parting line in the throw at the rods in the third photo indicates it's forged. Nice Piece!
Sep 15, 2025 #7 furrystump Well-Known Member Joined Nov 13, 2004 Messages 2,611 Reaction score 2,345 This wide parting line indicates forged.