Ford Mustang Short-Block Engine Rebuild - Recession Special Part 1
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Polishing the crank journals is the next step. Inspect each journal for excessive grooves, nicks, or other surface abnormalities. If you encounter any of this, you might have to take it to a machine shop to have them polish it or turn (read: machine) the journals. With the latter, you'll need to order the appropriate-sized bearings since the journals will be smaller. Ours was in great shape, and chances are yours will be decent, too. Get a couple of sheets of 600- or 800-grit emery cloth and cut a few strips as wide as the journals. Wrap the cloth around the journal, and saw back and forth to polish it. You'll need to rotate the crankshaft around as you go, but basically you're looking to create a uniform finish. View Related Article
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