Need some opinions on this crank I purchased

[SasaniFab]

The crank journals all spec out. I happened to notice this small area on the radius that appears like small divers? What could have caused this and is this damage? And if so is this crank junk

 

[gsxeclipse102]

I wouldnt be concerned with that divet. If it bothers you i'll gladly take the crank from you

 

[SasaniFab]

You think that is ok?

 

[gsxeclipse102]

Your talking about that one small divet correct?

 

[GST with PSI]

It's hard to tell from a picture. If it's just a tiny low spot, all it will do is hold oil. You want to ensure it's just a low spot, though. If any of the edges are sharp, or protrude above the journal surface, it needs to be polished as to not damage the bearing.

If it looks like it was hit by something, I'd give it a good look before running it.

Also, as @donniekak mentioned in your other thread, you should have this checked for overall run out. Cranks can warp if left on their sides for too long. You install a warped crank and your main bearings will last 5 minutes before that cranks eats them.

 

[donniekak]

Looks like the edge of the grinding wheel was just putting some weird pattern on the radius there. Is this the new Oem crank?

 

[Dsmkauai]

Anyone else notice all the pitting to the left of the hole just out of main view. If ran I would have it checked like said above. And also knock down that sharp edge alittle.

 

[SasaniFab]

Anyone else notice all the pitting to the left of the hole just out of main view. If ran I would have it checked like said above. And also knock down that sharp edge alittle.

Ok guys this isn't my new crank.... thank god id be pissed. What you are seeing is a bunch of small pits a few inches long. Nothing sharp. Like a bunch of small indents but smooth?

 

[SasaniFab]

Those are all small pits in a row

 

[Dsmkauai]

I meant in the oil hole so what's the pitting from? Did a bearing spin or rod explode?

 

[SasaniFab]

I have no idea, the journal looks fine and specs out?if it spun how would the radius have been damaged anyway and not the journal