Help finding the correct Crankshaft for my Honda HRX2174VLA

[wrldtvlr]

I'd still like to introduce Mr. Fist to the face of the engineer who designed that engine..... One piece cylinder head my butt.

I have first hand experience with this, please don't blame the engineer. He/she knows it was a crap design. The Product Line Director tells Engineering what to do, i.e. controls the production cost target.

 

[Chris Parman]

I really don't understand what is all the fuss about design comments? The GCV series engine is very reliable for what it is designed for (Domestic use). Even if a person has moderate skills, maintenance can be performed easily and major repairs can be tackled. The GCV series wasn't designed for some idiot to treat it like **** and not follow guidelines outlined in the Honda Lawn mowers User's Manual. If the GCV engine and Honda Mower (as a whole) is treated like **** then that's on the Idiot Owner !

 

[The_Implication]

I know I missed it.
But how did you bend the crankshaft?
There are videos on how to straighten the blade end without replacing the crank itself.
I am glad you went the correct way.
Peace of mind is a good thing.

I bought it knowing the crank was bent. The guy who sold it to me said he didn't know how his brother in law bent the shaft. If I were to guess he must have his a big stump or a giant rock. There was no sign of damage on the blades because I'm assuming he replaced them to see if it was just the bent/broken blades vibrating the thing. That obviously wasn't the case ?