how do you know when crankshaft going bad

Asked by bobby5612 Apr 14, 2012 at 08:09 PM about the 1972 Ford Torino

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You will first hear a knock that sounds like it is coming from deep in the engine. You will notice it the most when you free rev the engine. When it gets bad enough you might notice a drop in oil pressure.

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