Getting Your 2 Stroke Crankshaft Rebuild Done Right
A 2 stroke crankshaft rebuild isn't exactly the easiest weekend project, but it's often the only way to save an engine that's seen better days. If you've started noticing a weird vibration through the footpegs or, worse, a rhythmic knocking that sounds like a hammer hitting a tin can, your bottom end is likely crying for help. While many people just opt to buy a completely new "crate" crank, rebuilding the one you have is a classic skill that can save you money and, in many cases, actually result in a better-balanced part than what comes off a mass-production assembly line. ...