Crankshaft
I did get some good news on the crankshaft this week. ShafTech tells me that they don't feel like it needs to be turned afterall, that it simply needs to be polished. In addition, they tell me that this shaft WAS induction hardened instead of nitride hardened. This means that it will support several turns if needed and retain its hardness factor.
I'm not sure why Callies themselves didn't tell me this based on the serial number, but I'm glad to hear it. That means that I should have it back in my possession this week instead of the 3-4 week timeframe I was hearing. So, if they get it out on Tuesday, I'll have it Friday. With the block arriving on Wednesday, that means I will be able to get the shortblock started a bit ahead of my previous schedule (the 16th or so).
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