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Message: [QUOTE="Bunya, post: 1203679, member: 77196"] If your rod seized to the crank, then the crank will have to be rebuilt. Unfortunately, that is beyond the means of most people, even many shops. Besides the press, fixtures are required to keep the crank halves properly aligned while being pressed back together. It also requires procedures specific to rebuilding these type crank assemblies that are very different from others such as small engines or Harleys. Bottom line, you'll need to either purchase a new/rebuilt crank or send yours out to be rebuilt. I recently contacted Eric Gore about rebuilding my crank. I discovered one of my journals was bad so it wasn't an option for me, but his reply was: "...my friend Ryan from Finishline Engines offers crank rebuilds with parts for $125 His number is 1-920-382-2897" As you are in Canada, I don't know if this is an option due to the additional costs involved, but it was by far the cheapest I found down here. As far as installing the crank bearings, in addition to heating the cases, put the new bearings in the freezer for several hours prior to installation. It will also make installing the crank into the cases a bit easier if you freeze it (at least 4 hours) prior to installing it (with the cases heated). [/QUOTE]