info on crank needed

[R1 3137]

Reading some other threads got me wondering about the spare crank wrapped up in the corner of the garage. I found the casting # is 15564444 Just curious what its for and how 'desirable' it may be.
Thanks

http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenSeele/Avanti02#5549513219608075810

http://picasaweb.google.com/StevenSeele/Avanti02#5549513259478094258

[royvaldez]

It is very desirable. It depends on if it is new old stock , still in its box. Or it is an crank that you have no info. Does it need to be turned? Is it wrapped? Condition matters. If it is NoS , I would like to have it. Name your price. email me at royvaldez@wildblue.net When I say name your price, within reason.

[unclemiltie]

One NOS one sold recently on ebay for a buy it now of $400, it is a 289 V8 Crankshaft

[StudeRich]

You have an extra "4' there! It's a CASTING Number 1556444, 1556929 Part Number, late '62-'64 289 Crank, worth what it's condition dictates. Perfect new (NOS), just under $400.00

[R1 3137]

Thanks guys, I will take into a shop Monday and find out what its condition really is. And report back.

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

You have an extra "4' there! It's a CASTING Number 1556444, 1556929 Part Number, late '62-'64 289 Crank, worth what it's condition dictates. Perfect new (NOS), just under $400.00

Can you help me out here? Where do you find casting numbers vs part numbers. I have no problem finding part numbers in the Chassis Parts Catalog but where do you find casting numbers?

Allen

[R1 3137]

Well the machinist says it is still right there with original spec's... give or take the graphite grease thats on all the journals. It may need a little polishing to look new since only the journals were covered with graphite but isn't that half the fun?
Rick