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This post is 3 years old. Anyway.....the crank had broke because the motor was run low on oil. This in turn spun a main bearing which heated up the crank at the main bearing journal enough that the crank broke at the main baring support area. The motor has been rebuilt and runs like a top. I...

Hi, I have a 1986 Ford 1710 with the Shubaura H843 engine. The crankshaft has broken near the 3rd (rear most) connecting rod. I have already bought the new crank, bearings, etc. Does anyone know if I can replace the crank without completely disassembling the motor? The crank is removed through...