IMHO, if there are any problems with the crank, replacing the bearings will be a temporary fix at best. These engines are incredibly durable. They are also quite intolerant to any problems on the bottom end. They just don't respond well to being patched together. There is a reason the "re-manufactured" engines have a poor reputation.

I'm not saying you don't have the skills to pull this off, or may get lucky. For myself, I would feel better spending the cash at the local Indian casino. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

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