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MG TD TF 1500 - Rebuilding Crank Journals

It appears that the "old" process of hard chrome being used to build back up to spec Crank Journals is mostly not done anymore rather a "spray" weld called the Gleisen (spelling?) process is used.Has anyone had this done this on a crank and could comment on the efficacy?
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Rod Murray
Rod Murray 54TF 3006

I know ABSOLUTLY nothing about it, but found this video on a Saab (one of my other hobbies) forum a while ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mCfchnJ724&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I also found this, it is much more specific to crankshafts. I would think this is a viable alternative to scrapping a good solid but worn out or spun crank:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LajUoov2jA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

-David
D. Sander

That is of interest. When my old engine blew, it gouged one journal. This may be a way of saving it.
Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 09/12/2011 and 10/12/2011

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