The crankshaft in my Galloway 5 HP 1/3 scale engine has a few issues. This is a fabricated crank, and the main problem is that one of the shafts is a loose fit in its web. It's held in place by a pin, but it should have been silver brazed as well. I've decided to make a new one, rather than try to repair it. The shaft is 0.625" (5/8) in diameter, the stroke is 3.375", and the overall length is 10.5 inches.
What would be the best alloy to use? The drawing just says "CRS". It needs to be silver-solderable, as well as
adequate strength, decent machinability, etc.
All suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
John
