sidewayz Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I may be needing a new crank, not sure yet . My question is ,should I buy new ,or take the chance on a used one ? For the $$$$ I think I should just bite the bullet and go with a new one . Real advice only please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I may be needing a new crank, not sure yet . My question is ,should I buy new ,or take the chance on a used one ? For the $$$$ I think I should just bite the bullet and go with a new one . Real advice only please . I purchased a used 4mm longrod crank for a great deal a few years ago (still running it today). I just made sure to send it out to have it checked over. Hotrods did give me specs to measure, in which it check out flawlessly. I think you're better off with a quality used crank than an el-cheapo new one. Obviously the best bet for a mild stroke is a new M&M or Wiseco/Hotrods crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpd579 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Bought my 4mil used here on the board got a very fair deal (good for the buyer and seller IMO) Sold my stock crank to a guy on the board. Gave him a family price (75 shipped) just to help him out. Seemed like a very nice guy and needed a little help glad I could help him So long story short ......I'd be looking for a used one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewayz Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Bought my 4mil used here on the board got a very fair deal (good for the buyer and seller IMO) Sold my stock crank to a guy on the board. Gave him a family price (75 shipped) just to help him out. Seemed like a very nice guy and needed a little help glad I could help him So long story short ......I'd be looking for a used one Wow , Thats awesome. I hope i can find a deal like that. I m on a tight budget , so i may be down for a while. Im still waiting on the final verdict of my crank .... I know for sure , I dont have $$$$ for a new one . I also didnt plan on a complete rebuild of my motor. I need pistons also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you buy a used one, send it to somebody that knows what they are doing and have it inspected and then trued and welded. If yours is rebuildable, I would do that first before buying another time bomb. In my opinion, an unwelded used crank is just another one getting ready to come apart. If you lose another crank, you will be buying pistons again along with a head or domes and possibly even cylinders or cases. My point is to not halfass it and build it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakar Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 imo ....id always try to buy new when it comes to intenal parts . especialy the crank. but if moneys short get a used and have it trud and welded. i believe theres a couple sponser on here that do it for under a 100. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewayz Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 thanks for the great advice . i appreciate it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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