Hand crank problem

[wrz]

Tried to use the crank to turn over the 76 Long Stripe ( new to the collection) and it goes through the bolster but does not line up to the center of the crank shaft. It appears to be more than 1/4 inch high. Has anyone tried to file the casting to make it work? Has anybody else had a bolster with this problem?

Wm

[Dale Finch]

Perhaps at some point your bolster froze and was "deformed"...a common problem. Not sure of a fix short of replacement.

Of course, that's assuming your handcrank is the correct size with no repair welds that would keep it from going through smoothly.

[wrz]

I thought of it freezing but is rare event to have a heavy freeze in central AZ. It has the original head (no welds) and the front of the bolster has no cracks or welds where it the casting is thin.
Wm

[Cubfriend]

William, Can you get a light in there to see if there is some casting flash in the hole. If so a small burr grinder may be the ticket if it will reach. Shine flashlight from back for better results.

[SamsFarm]

I think I remember reading another problem someone had here with casting flash in the starter crank key hole!