******How do you pin a W211 E55 crank with it still in the motor, come on in******
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Updates, is problem drilling started fine but stayed that way. Could not penetrate the pulley, so they stopped and went back to the drawing board. Ughhh, tell me again why I did not stay with my 180mm. Would have had the car back 2weeks ago.
I am starting to believe in the statement, “ why fix something that is not broken.“
I am starting to believe in the statement, “ why fix something that is not broken.“
Why not just grind the crank like I did and be done with it. I took a whole 30 minutes to fix my issue.
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Draw lines on the crank the width of the key and make sure the lines are straight, then dremel it within the lines. It'll be 100% straight.
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All I can do is sit back, and WAIT
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oh I see...at least they are warranting it.
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An update, we had an additional sleeve made for the initially drilling through the crank pulley, see below:
Once the hole is drilled through the crank pulley, the above sleeve will be taken off and the other tool inserted for drilling and pinning the crank. A Karbide drill bit is been used with cutting oil, so I will let you guys know what happens. The drilling should commense sometime today homeys!
Once the hole is drilled through the crank pulley, the above sleeve will be taken off and the other tool inserted for drilling and pinning the crank. A Karbide drill bit is been used with cutting oil, so I will let you guys know what happens. The drilling should commense sometime today homeys!
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Perhaps a milling bit would be a better start for the uneven part of the holes you need to drill? They are perfectly flat and would be less likely to wander around while drilling. You could then switch to a normal carbide bit.
Like this-
http://chario.en.made-in-china.com/p...ng-Cutter.html
Like this-
http://chario.en.made-in-china.com/p...ng-Cutter.html
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Perhaps a milling bit would be a better start for the uneven part of the holes you need to drill? They are perfectly flat and would be less likely to wander around while drilling. You could then switch to a normal carbide bit.
Like this-
http://chario.en.made-in-china.com/p...ng-Cutter.html
Like this-
http://chario.en.made-in-china.com/p...ng-Cutter.html
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An update, we had an additional sleeve made for the initially drilling through the crank pulley, see below:
Once the hole is drilled through the crank pulley, the above sleeve will be taken off and the other tool inserted for drilling and pinning the crank. A Karbide drill bit is been used with cutting oil, so I will let you guys know what happens. The drilling should commense sometime today homeys!
Once the hole is drilled through the crank pulley, the above sleeve will be taken off and the other tool inserted for drilling and pinning the crank. A Karbide drill bit is been used with cutting oil, so I will let you guys know what happens. The drilling should commense sometime today homeys!
Interested to see the results.
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Great news homeys, with the tool that was made, Jason just notified me, the drilling through the pulley and into the crank is moving along as if going through butter. They are about to insert the pin.
All of this was down with the motor in its original position, the radiator did have to be removed for extra space. I will have pics up shortly.
All of this was down with the motor in its original position, the radiator did have to be removed for extra space. I will have pics up shortly.
Last edited by chawkins2001; Mar 23, 2012 at 02:19 PM.
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How will you keep the pin from coming out after all is tight? The hollow space between the bolt and the tip of the crank is pretty large and the pins may slip out with vibrations...just thinking.
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Maybe they are going to use a pin long enough to sit flush with the end of the pulley. It may be slightly off balance since you aren't removing crank material to offset the weight (at least the portion that extends past the crank) but it's such a small amount its probably negligible?
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Maybe they are going to use a pin long enough to sit flush with the end of the pulley. It may be slightly off balance since you aren't removing crank material to offset the weight (at least the portion that extends past the crank) but it's such a small amount its probably negligible?
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The crank is pinned and straight as a f*****g arrow. Here is a vid of it running, I wish it came through with sound for you guys, but as you can see zero wobble. I will get the exact details or ask Jason so post in the thread about how the pin is situated and answer some of your questions.
Cheers
Vid
Cheers
Vid
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No I dont, I am eagerly waiting. Two seals had to be ordered from MB which came in yesterday, belts, radiator have to be installed. Last will be to finish up the tune, so I will have it back Friday should all go well.
Been a long build my friend, went in Jan 10, and it is almost April
Been a long build my friend, went in Jan 10, and it is almost April
