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Jan 6, 2018 | 12:04 AM

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Knicked counterweight on crank

I have ls1 crankshaft that has some damage to counterweight. Can i reuse this crank if i have it balanced or should it be junked? Thanks

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How did it get damaged? Is the reluctor still 100%?

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Jan 6, 2018 | 10:49 AM

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Not sure I would trust that reluctor.

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Shouldn't be an issue. Let a machine shop inspect it for you.
Clean up any sharp edges. Make sure to have the reluctor checked for run out. The reluctor used to be around $25 new. Maybe have it swaped out.

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Jan 8, 2018 | 09:44 AM

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As long as the reluctor wheel is straight, the damage to the crankshaft itself is just cosmetic and won't hurt anything.

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