Loud Knocking Diagnosed - Spun Bearing:(

[Phil Payne]

> Well that lasted a whopping 40 miles.  The crank is
> still in pretty good shape, but needs polished.  The
> picture looks worse than it is.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/race.jpg

I doubt you'll get away with it.  I certainly wouldn't try.

When I put an engine together I'm usually thinking 100,000 miles
minimum until the next time.  Are you going to send your nearest and
dearest out at night in the car?

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