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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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hi guys how much to get a crank ground and a new set of big ends to suit for a standard build ?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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What size is the crank? 4 cylinder engine, 6? Pretty sure I read about 300 in a mag, not sure on the big ends though (50 quid as a stab in the dark guess)
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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sorry mate ,i forgot to add for a cossie
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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i pay 150 for my re-grinds as i use a pinto for racing i usally get them to supply bearings aswell. last well @ over 8000 revs
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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cheers john ,that sound s good

what price are the bearings mate ?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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I know a Girl who will grind Yer crank for a fiver

I'll get My coat
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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thats cheaper than the wife
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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paid 250 for grind an bearings before xmas
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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where did you get that done andy?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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I know a Girl who will grind Yer crank for a fiver

I'll get My coat
Pmsl
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by andy130
paid 250 for grind an bearings before xmas
andy mate 250 for a grind and bearings is very expensive imo
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I am pretty sure I paid about £80 for my last one to be ground, and best place for original vandervell shells was Graham Goode.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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cheers paul
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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My place charge £108+vat at the moment to grind a 9 journal crank. no idea on price of bearings though.
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cheers mate
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