Are the stock cranks keyed

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12-13-2011, 06:13 PM

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Are the stock cranks keyed

Do the stock cranks come keyed from the factory?
This may sound like a stupid question, but I have never had a stock crank.
I've always had a Lunati crank.

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12-13-2011, 06:18 PM

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Nope. balancers are pressed on, no key way.

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12-13-2011, 06:22 PM

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There is a waldrif key (cresent moon shaped slot) for keying the timing chain gear. but the balancer is pressed on as stated above.

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12-13-2011, 06:38 PM

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Thanks guys that's what I thought. Just couldn't remember, getting old!

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12-14-2011, 10:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GNIUS

There is a waldrif key (cresent moon shaped slot) for keying the timing chain gear. but the balancer is pressed on as stated above.

It's actually a woodruff key, but you are correct on the rest

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