How To Build & True Harley Crank

Step By Step How To Build/Assemble & True 36-99 Harley Davidson Crank
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[@ne1sail]

Truing the flywheels to less than 1 degree is not a simple process, in some cases it may take hours, but is well worth the effort. Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thank You, you got that right. Some true pretty easy but some wheels can be a pain!

[@tyso69us]

zero run out ...cant get much better than that....nice craftmanship

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thank You!

[@meckanicall]

Wow!. Zero run-out!. That is INSANELY accurate, Amazing!

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thanks!🤙🏻

[@VenturiMotorWorks]

Really liking these videos. I’m rebuilding a 52 panhead and these videos are a great reference! Cheers from the UK!

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thanks! Nice! More Videos to come!

[@dirtmudsnowandwater]

many are hush hush with their v-twin knowhow, thanks for being honest clear and concise.

[@Stew_mcandrew]

🤙🏻

[@Roolis77]

Big compliments , from Lithuania!

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thanks!

[@enigmasvids9615]

You really don't need the music. It just distracts from what you are doing. Peope tune in to see your expertise not listen to the band. Don't take this comment as a negative. What you do is great.😎👍

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thank You!

[@MidnightExpressMC]

👍👍

[@theCHANCE387]

Great video man. Rob with the comic relief lol 😆

[@Stew_mcandrew]

😂 😂

[@brianstumo8581]

I wish it was that easy! 4 me lol oviously your very good at what you do. Thx hope 2 see more ! Thank you

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thank You! Some are more harder to get true then others!

[@RotacRepair]

Extremely professional!

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Thank You!👊🏻

[@hardianton5232]

i had the same flywheel in the evo engine. 4 1/4 stroke

[@Stew_mcandrew]

🤙🏻

[@frosthoe]

Thank you VERY much! Machinist here, im already drooling over making a dedicated truing rig like that. Nice!
(Always had the luxury of a lathe at work, mines to small ...)

[@Stew_mcandrew]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@erisgh0sted961]

That crank got less runout than a brand new m8. 😂

[@Stew_mcandrew]

😂

[@williamrenner2504]

👍

[@br529]

The music only takes away from the video

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Then Put It On Mute & Put On Your Own Music🤙🏻

[@br529]

@@Stew_mcandrew no was easier to stop the video and go to another one. which I did

[@joehovanec1985]

That's disgusting music.

[@adamthompson7064]

A)What trivial crap to complain about
B)You could keep your incorrect opinions to yourself, and...
C) The trash always takes itself out.

[@br529]

@@adamthompson7064 hey go change your panty liner stud muffin

[@ahill7099]

where is assembly lube?

[@Stew_mcandrew]

When the crank is fitted into the cases I inject a bunch of oil into the connecting rods on the crank pin race, this way I do not have to remove the rods after final fitting after honing/cleaning and risk dropping a needle etc

[@ahill7099]

@@Stew_mcandrew gotcha nicevwork goodluck and God bless

[@willcountypowersports6338]

I have a 2004 sportster taking a measurement of my crankshaft in the truing stand Exactly where you were measuring I’m getting .002 The service manual says to measure on the outer ends of the shafts. Measuring there I’m getting .004 on both ends. Service manual states anything over .002 on the ends should be serviced and turned. Thoughts I this? I was always told to measure closest to the flywheels. I’m wondering if truing is necessary. Thanks

[@darthscorp5156]

My guy we need any ore of these videos

[@Stew_mcandrew]

More To Come! Thanks!👊🏻

[@aircamry]

Do you also have to get it balanced or just away with true

[@kenwhinery8430]

I d like another UL.

[@deanmead7135]

Fantastic video. I am looking for someone to build me a pan shovel from scratch. Is this something that your shop does?

[@justinmijnbuis]

Tatro Machine hits the crank while in the truing stand; would it depend on what stand?

[@mineericsmith]

hey where did you get the stand or what did you use to make it

[@gabrielalvarez9570]

Nice.. Where can i buy one of those truing stands? 🙏

[@Stew_mcandrew]

This is an old one that my mentor has, he’s had it for over 40 years!

[@brandonionata1158]

Damn chickens always getting’ in the way

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner👌🏻

[@9traktor]

Crankpin must be pressed with hydraulik press into cones BEFORE tighten the nuts!

[@haylorization892]

NOT ALL HEROS WEAR CAPES

[@Stew_mcandrew]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@frankgassmann6636]

How do you know which sides to squeeze or spread on the last step?

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Just learn from time, some wheels are easier to true then others

[@kenwhinery8430]

had a 37 UL restored it 400 miles later it was stolen, now I have 71 FL

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Wow That’s Brutal!

[@andrewbrooks7722]

Any plans for more build videos?

[@Stew_mcandrew]

Yep I have lots of footage just too busy right now to make more videos. I’ll have some new ones up soon!

[@paulacabbo466]

the problem is after all that time is spent aligning the flywheels they won't stay trued, if you can tap them into alignment how much would it take for it to go out of alignment, if you balance them really well they may stay true, for a longer time but probably not the life of the engine

[@Stew_mcandrew]

We always make sure they are at .000- .001 runout max. One side is keyed and the other side is tapered. Harley has made them this way since the beginning. Balancing them is a whole different procedure

[@hade8839]

I like the strength of your videos. I have a question. Is the roller bearing race on the right side of the shaft suitable for grinding in Evo 1997? Thank you 😊