Possible Problem with 14.5mm OB Cranks!

[Mark Leyde]

I was informed by one of the Aussie's that there is a problem with the 14.5mm OB cranks in a 35+ engine These cranks are from the current batch. It problem has to do with the length of the 14.5mm section. It appears that it needs to be 1mm longer according to them. If you purchased a 14.5mm OB crank from me. Please check it against the original IB crank. If there is a problem with yours let me know and I will get it straightened out.

I do not have a 35+ NR engine of my own to confirm this. I would like to have someone that is in the USA that bought one. To please send me there engine and conversion kit to check this out. I will reimburse you for the shipping and efforts.

Mark

 

[RodneyPierce]

Good man Mark!

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Mark, I can send you my 35Plus if you just need to take some measurments.

Glenn

 

[Mark Leyde]

Glenn would you Please!

Thanks a ton,

Mark

 

[Craig Murphy]

Keep me in the loop mate, I don't have a motor yet as I was not intending to use mine till later in the year.

 

[Mark Leyde]

I sure will Murph. If there is a problem I will make it right with you.

 

[Mike Culhane]

I'd like to be kept informed as well.

 

[mtruex]

I was informed by one of the Aussie's that there is a problem with the 14.5mm OB cranks in a 35+ engine These cranks are from the current batch. It problem has to do with the length of the 14.5mm section. It appears that it needs to be 1mm longer according to them. If you purchased a 14.5mm OB crank from me. Please check it against the original IB crank. If there is a problem with yours let me know and I will get it straightened out.

I do not have a 35+ NR engine of my own to confirm this. I would like to have someone that is in the USA that bought one. To please send me there engine and conversion kit to check this out. I will reimburse you for the shipping and efforts.

Mark

mark,

i just measured mine and it is the same length as a 14mm crank which indeed is too short..the 14.5 mm crank needs to be .040 longer..let me know the deal also..thanks Martin

 

[Andy Greene]

I was informed by one of the Aussie's that there is a problem with the 14.5mm OB cranks in a 35+ engine These cranks are from the current batch. It problem has to do with the length of the 14.5mm section. It appears that it needs to be 1mm longer according to them. If you purchased a 14.5mm OB crank from me. Please check it against the original IB crank. If there is a problem with yours let me know and I will get it straightened out.

I do not have a 35+ NR engine of my own to confirm this. I would like to have someone that is in the USA that bought one. To please send me there engine and conversion kit to check this out. I will reimburse you for the shipping and efforts.

Mark

I have none of your products , but I read this post and wanted to say -

We need more people like you in our hobby, heck in the world for that matter.

Stand Up move.

Why cant every person providing a product take this mindset

Andy

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Glenn would you Please!

Thanks a ton,

Mark

Mark, the motor is going out tomorrow.

Glenn

 

[Mark Leyde]

Glenn would you Please!

Thanks a ton,

Mark

Mark, the motor is going out tomorrow.

Glenn

Thank you Glenn!

 

[mtruex]

Glenn would you Please!

Thanks a ton,

Mark

Mark, the motor is going out tomorrow.

Glenn

Thank you Glenn!

did you see what i posted mark?

 

[Mark Leyde]

Yes I did Martin. I am waiting for Glenn's engine. I think I will end up making some light press fit shims to fix the problem. That is if I determine that it will work as a fix after I get receive Glenn's engine.

Thank you,

Mark

 

[tnrcboatracer]

THe difference is likely due to the 14.5 mm crank motors using a 5mm thick front bearing. THe 14mm cranks use a 6mm wide front bearing. ).040" is almost exactly 1mm. A 1.0mm shim should fix the problem.

 

[moparbarn]

I was informed by one of the Aussie's that there is a problem with the 14.5mm OB cranks in a 35+ engine These cranks are from the current batch. It problem has to do with the length of the 14.5mm section. It appears that it needs to be 1mm longer according to them. If you purchased a 14.5mm OB crank from me. Please check it against the original IB crank. If there is a problem with yours let me know and I will get it straightened out.

I do not have a 35+ NR engine of my own to confirm this. I would like to have someone that is in the USA that bought one. To please send me there engine and conversion kit to check this out. I will reimburse you for the shipping and efforts.

Mark

I have none of your products , but I read this post and wanted to say -

We need more people like you in our hobby, heck in the world for that matter.

Stand Up move.

Why cant every person providing a product take this mindset

Andy

same here. no motors or conversions from mark, but i couldn't agree more, andy !!!!!

 

[Mark Leyde]

Gentlemen, I have made the shims to fix the problem with the 14.5mm cranks. If you have one of these cranks. Please PM me your address and I will send you a shim.

Thank you,

Mark

 

[julianconde]

you have a email mark or you can call me at 931-216-1830

julian