In place crankshaft grinding?

Posted by Rauville on February 15, 2005 at 08:29:25 from (209.180.79.59):

Just saw today's "Article Spotlight" about having to remove the JD 2010 engine in order to grind the crankshaft because of a bad rod bearing.
Got to thinking about years ago when a local machinist had a portable grinder. He would go around the country grinding crankshaft journals in place without having to remove the engine from the vehicle or tractor.
Is this still done today? The machinist I remember was killed in a car accident on his route, and as far as I know, nobody else ever took up his trade.

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