02-UP FORD 281/4.6L V8 Crankshaft Kit (FO-15560)

Crankshafts Note: Please call or message for availability as our inventory changes daily. Return Shipping included for Crankshaft Core.

With all of our parts that require a core, the core must be in a condition so it can be rebuilt or refurbished and can be sent out to another customer in a “LIKE NEW” condition. Cores that do not come in a reusable condition will not be acceptable and a core charge refund will NOT be given or may ONLY be given for the parts of the core that can be reused. Cores must be returned within 30 days of delivery of purchase.

Crankshaft Cores – Full credit will be issued providing:

• 1. Core is returned in the original box.
• 2. Core is a like part number for item purchased.
• 3. Core is a sound casting. Some cranks must be Magnafluxed prior to credit being issued.
• 4. Core must be returned within 30 days of purchase.
• 5. Cores must be able to be reground to sizes that are offered in your market and not require welding to receive full credit.

If any thread and keyway repair or welding is required, you will not receive the full refund. The additional labor cost will be deducted from your potential crankshaft refund. A charge of $95 per weld will be charged against the core price.

OUR CRANKSHAFT CORE CHECKLIST:

(use this as a guide to whether or not your crankshaft core is remanufacturable)

• 1. Visual check of general condition: Broken, obviously damaged, cracked, rusted (junkyard cranks) or damaged from impact with con rods etc. will not be accepted for core credit. Cranks, which have been balanced, should be only sent in for R&R, as they have no core value.
• 2. Visual check of threads: All threaded holes in the neck and rear flange must be sound. Cores with stripped threads will be accepted but will be charged for necessary repairs. If the front bolt is broken in your core pay special attention to the condition of the keyway.
• 3. Keyways: Keyways must be able to hold the key snug. Look for damage or elongation on the thrust side of the slot. Cranks with broken bolts in the snout, in most cases, will have keyway damage. Cores with keyway damage, in most cases, will be of no value. (Average repair is approximately $200.00)
• 4. Rod Journals: Mic all rod positions (both sides if common journal). Rod journals should be checked in more than one position around the journal to be sure there is no severe out of round condition. Look for scouring, deep pits, or gouges that may be lower than the micrometer contact surface. Bearing material left on the journal from a spun rod may not always indicate a weld is required. If possible, carefully remove the material and check as normal. If not removable, return the core for inspection before core charge is refunded to customer. Rod welds will be charged as per the number of rods needing welding, not the number of journals.
• 5. Main Journals: Visually check for obvious damage or spun bearings.
• 6. Thrust Surface: Look for scouring or wear beyond the filet, in most cases the wear will be found on the rear surface (flywheel side). If the thrust area is worn excessively please advise your customer to check for the improper condition that would have created the wear; torque converter, oil cooler restriction, automatic front pump, clutch assembly etc.
• 7. Rear Main Seal: Visually inspect for deep grooves or rust pits. Excessive wear will require welding and will be charged accordingly.
• 8. All Crankshaft Cores must be like for like, i.e. material, counterweight count, etc. All cores must be in the original boxes.