If your that worried about the crank having terminal damage. I would pull the engine, remove the crank, and replace it if necessary. Far cheaper than a swap.


Richard E
1989 Montero - Stock-ish
1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap.
1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5
1983 Honda XL600R