Lonsdale, Adelaide
Crankshaft grinding in Adelaide
Crankshaft grinding and crack testing at our workshop in Lonsdale, in Adelaide's southern suburbs, along with the rod and piston work that goes with it.
The process
What’s involved.
The crankshaft turns the up and down motion of the pistons into rotation, so its journals need to be smooth, round and the right size.
- Step 01
Crack test
A crank is crack tested before grinding, so time and money are not spent on a crank that should not go back into service.
- Step 02
Measure
The main and big end journals are measured for wear, taper and out of round.
- Step 03
Grind
Worn journals are reground to a true, smooth finish, undersize to suit the matching bearings.
- Step 04
Rods and pistons
Gudgeon pins are fitted to the con rods and new pistons fitted to suit the freshly machined bores.
What we do
Done in house.
Every job is different, so we quote after inspecting the part. Call (08) 8382 3388 or send photos through the quote form.
- Crankshaft grindingRegrinding worn main and big end journals to a true, smooth finish to suit new bearings.
- Crack testingChecking the crank for cracks before it is ground and put back into service.
- Con rod pin fittingFitting the gudgeon pins to the connecting rods with the correct fit.
- Fitting pistonsFitting new pistons to their rods to suit the freshly machined bores.
Can I bring in just the crankshaft?
Yes. Use the quote form and choose 'Just the part'.
Why crack test a crankshaft before grinding?
A cracked crank should not go back into an engine. Testing first avoids spending money grinding a crank that cannot be used.
Do you fit pistons to rods?
Yes. Con rod pin fitting and fitting pistons are both done in house.
How much does crankshaft grinding cost?
Every job is different, so we quote after inspecting the part. Call (08) 8382 3388 or send photos through the quote form.
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Block, head, crank, rods and pistons, machined in house and brought back to a healthy, reliable engine.
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Cylinder head reconditioning
Valve grinds, facing, pressure and crack testing, guides, welding, straightening and thread repairs.
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Engine block machining
Boring, power honing, block facing, line boring, sleeves, testing and acid cleaning.
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LPG cylinder head overhauls
Cylinder heads overhauled to suit running on LPG.
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Engine builds and installations
Engines built to suit and fitted, including our Holden 355 Stroker engines.
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Get in touch
Ready for a quote?
Tell us about the car and the engine, and add a few photos if you can. We will come back to you with honest advice and a quote.