Crankcase Bearing Race Crack

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Crankcase Bearing Race Crack

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I am currently rebuilding a 1985 Spree. I cracked open my case with little issues. Upon opening the case, I noticed this bad opening on the inside of the crank where the bearings sit.

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This is about the area where the oil pump enters. The bearings still seem to sit properly and I didn't find much debris. is this workable as long as I clean it up and get the bearings to seat properly? Or am I stuck buying a new left side case?
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Re: Crankcase Bearing Race Crack

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Greetings:

I can't make out your problem from the picture, except wonder why the left half of the bearing socket looks like it's been heated. Maybe a little more background; WHY are you needing to rebuild? Did the bearing seize and spin?
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Re: Crankcase Bearing Race Crack

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The rub marks certainly tell the tale of a spun bearing. Luckily, good used Spree cases are fairly inexpensive. I would toss it and find a good one to rebuild. Be sure to check the big end bearing play on whatever crank you use before it goes in.
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Re: Crankcase Bearing Race Crack

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Yes, it would appear so. But BeerBikesTacos' post is titled Bearing Race Crack, which from the crankcase pic a crack is not so apparent. I'd be leery of using that crankshaft altogether, since the pressure-fitted flywheels are more likely than not to be misaligned. Truing a crankshaft is a Dark Art.
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