Eagle crank issues
Eagle crank issues Ran one in my set up from 2004. The center of the crank was too large, not allowing for a good seal with the oil plug and causing the pilot bearing to be loose. Has this been fixed?
I've only heard about the pilot bearing problem but that issue was fixed in the newer versions.
Although I knew a guy who had that issue on a eagle stroker crank and he just used red locktite on the outside of the pilot bearing, letting it setup before running. It's been doing fine for 12k mi and on it's second clutch. So it's not a big deal either way.
Although I knew a guy who had that issue on a eagle stroker crank and he just used red locktite on the outside of the pilot bearing, letting it setup before running. It's been doing fine for 12k mi and on it's second clutch. So it's not a big deal either way.
Originally Posted by JBM
Ran one in my set up from 2004. The center of the crank was too large, not allowing for a good seal with the oil plug and causing the pilot bearing to be loose. Has this been fixed?
I was also sent the oversized pilot bearing when I had the issue. They did not have an oversized oil plug. This was more concerning, as it soaked my clutch in oil and ruined it.
I recently called Eagle. They said there was never a problem, and it was GM who is inconsistant with their pilot bearing tolerances.
I bought a Callies from SDPC.
I recently called Eagle. They said there was never a problem, and it was GM who is inconsistant with their pilot bearing tolerances.
I bought a Callies from SDPC.
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I bought my Eagle 4" crank in summer 2004. Mine leaked last year. Oiled down my clutch (which admittedly, I got a lot of use & abuse out of already). I put a new freeze plug in it, so far no problems. It's a 1" freeze plug.
You might also notice that pilot bearings may be a little loose. If it is, call Eagle and they'll send you a bronze one (non-roller) for free.
You might also notice that pilot bearings may be a little loose. If it is, call Eagle and they'll send you a bronze one (non-roller) for free.
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Originally Posted by WhiplashDVD
alright stop plugging Callies JBM
So what is my eagle crank going to do leak? Is it going to fry my new clutch from impregnated black tar?
So what is my eagle crank going to do leak? Is it going to fry my new clutch from impregnated black tar?
After reading all of the posts about oil leaks with Eagle cranks I wasn't going to take any chances. I cleaned it all with lacquer thinner and spread a smooth coating of JB Weld over the freeze plug and crank.
Would it have leaked? Who knows? But now I know it won't (and it hasn't). Why take a chance when it's sitting there right in front of you.
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
www.speartech.com
Originally Posted by WhiplashDVD
alright stop plugging Callies JBM
So what is my eagle crank going to do leak? Is it going to fry my new clutch from impregnated black tar?
So what is my eagle crank going to do leak? Is it going to fry my new clutch from impregnated black tar?
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Originally Posted by WhiplashDVD
alright stop plugging Callies JBM
So what is my eagle crank going to do leak? Is it going to fry my new clutch from impregnated black tar?
HA! Actually, yours has a larger freeze plug put in as well as the pilot bearing.
