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    the knockoffs have been hear since the 80's .most I have seen and used are far better than most places will/can grind them..even the big guys use some offshore cranks with thise names on them. heavy metel is expensive and a good reason for light weight parts as well as crank lighting in the right places. I dont plenty of heavy metal in many different apps. and seen the moron way fo doing it in "promod engine" musta been a budget engine with used up parts. it was one of the funneyest thisng I had ever seen... 1 inch wide by 1/4" thick steep strap welded around the counter weights....wtf?? and much more than that throught the engine. as for the crank finish of the imports,Ive never had any issue with them I always polich befor assy and set the clearances where I want them( tight side, with thin syn oil) and coated bearings.OH How I love coated bearings. I think they may just be indestructable....well almost. I probably still have some mallory around hear somewhere... Ive even seen it installed by drilling down into the counter weight and pounded in...and...flung back out...you cant fix stupid. I think I still have the reamers for installing them correctly hear at home. I miss doing all that stuff.and racing too.
    if they hit the piston skrt...the skirt is in the way.and weighs too much...time to lighten it. and or the rod is too short. probably both.

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    Forge reheating a 90 ton ingot. Carnegie Steel Company. 1890.

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    I remember than movie and the stars!!! ingot burnman.!!!!with carl withers...and remington steel!!!

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    Four men standing on the running boards of a car to demonstrate the strength of PPG Herculite windshield glass. 1938.

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    Quote Originally Posted by old_toolmaker View Post
    Properly dressed for the job! Might be a little different today.
    On running boards in suit and tie? Secret Service agents, FBI, or mafia henchmen come to mind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    On running boards in suit and tie? Secret Service agents, FBI, or mafia henchmen come to mind.
    Nope, probably the corporation president, factory manager, accountant, and senior engineer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
    Nope, probably the corporation president, factory manager, accountant, and senior engineer
    OK, so mafia henchmen it is.

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