Casting number on crankshaft

[firstofeight]

Can the engine series, year be determined from a casting number?

# 1340600

Yhanks

Ben

 

[rcull]

That is for a 263, 1950-53.

 

[firstofeight]

crank shaft

That is for a 263, 1950-53.

Thank you, Bob. I thought so, thrilled at confirmation. AND it is for a standard transmission. Now if it is not too rusty to clean up.

Ben

 

[rcull]

Rust shouldn't be a problem if you are going to have it turned. Otherwise, I have just recently been experimenting with white vinegar in a 5 gallon pail to clean up some crankshafts. It works pretty good, but it would be nice to be able to get the whole crank submerged at once. After about a day, use a scotch pad or stiff brush and start giving it a wipe.

 

[firstofeight]

crank shaft

It is rustier than I would like, but hopeful. In the past I have used evapo-rust. Pricey but good. I may build a "tank" just large enough for the crank. Perhaps from a plastic pipe. We'll see.

Do you use straight vinegar?

Ben

 

[Duco55]

Seems a typical job for rustyco
if I may use the brand name
very populair in europe
Does not convert rust
groet
duco

 

[rcull]

I am using about 80% vinegar with distilled water. Probably should just use straight vinegar for what it costs.