Could someone tell me where to get a crank key online.

boosted5speed · Post by **boosted5speed** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:02 am

I had the same pulley problem as so many other people, i need to order a new crank key, any suggestions for an online place to order one from?
Any suggestions/weblinks would be appreciated , ty everybody

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:34 am

if a new one isn't an absolut necessity, then i think i have and extra in my garage, it'd be something like 35 cents postage.

MK

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:02 am

I found mine, it is slightly rounded on one edge, but still works fine. I'd been using it for a long time.

MK

boosted5speed · Post by **boosted5speed** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 8:46 pm

hrm thanks for the offer man, but i dont think the one i used (the original one) will be coming out anytime soon, its in there with LOTS of jbweld and its holding pretty well with the new crank pulley

appreciate it much

DOA · Post by **DOA** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:39 pm

Find an engineering workshop and ask them to make one for you. It shouldnt cost you more than a pint.

houseofmiller · Post by **houseofmiller** » Sat May 29, 2004 7:09 pm

I bought a new woodruff key for my Legacy at Lowes. I checked AutoZone and they had an assortment but none of them were quite right. I knew Lowes had some so I went and looked and I found one that matched about 99%. I figure that is close enough. I don't know if they are automotive grade but the way I understand it is if the key is the right size and everything else is in good shape, there is not that much pressure on the woodruff key- it's a part of the system and all parts have their function.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sat May 29, 2004 9:36 pm

You actually don't want one too strong anyway. At least most of the time, they're designed as the weak point so they shear and save more important parts from damage. At least that's the idea.

Steve

free5ty1e · Post by **free5ty1e** » Sat May 29, 2004 11:33 pm

Enlighten me here... crank key? To what does this refer to? is this the thing where we have to make sure our crank bolts are torqued to 110 ft/lbs or else? (or else what? ...exactly.)

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sat May 29, 2004 11:53 pm

The crank key locates the pulley on the crankshaft and keeps it spinning with the crank. If the pulley is not tightened enough the crank bolt can work loose and the pulley come off if you're lucky, taking your crankshaft with as the key tears out of the keyway it if you're not.

Steve

free5ty1e · Post by **free5ty1e** » Sun May 30, 2004 12:13 am

OK I gotcha... thanks. I figured thats what this post was about but was jus a lil confoosed about the terminology.

magicmike · Post by **magicmike** » Sun May 30, 2004 4:01 pm

If you guys already didn't know there is a company called mcmaster carr. They have any and EVERYTHING you could ever need to micky mouse something mechanical. Also, you dont need to be a dealer to order and they have their full catolog online.

-Mike

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Sun May 30, 2004 6:08 pm

They also ship very quickly, too. I always get things next or two day - that's their standard shipping.

Steve

magicmike · Post by **magicmike** » Sun May 30, 2004 6:53 pm

They have a warehouse out of New Jersey so for me and you it would be one day

BADWGN · Post by **BADWGN** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 10:32 am

bro i just found that shiz out. i got lucky. real lucky. pulley didnt come off, just went crooked and got stuck on cam covers... i was at standstill when it happened, so i guess u can call me lucky.

im needing new harmonic balancer, pulley, few seals, belts, im doing the timing belt while im there, adjusters, and its all happening for about 600 NZD so im pretty stoked, i was expecting much worse, thats cos i got a good mechanice thank god.

more news to come...

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Could someone tell me where to get a crank key online.

Could someone tell me where to get a crank key online.