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Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks
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Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks

SMCS - 1218
GUIDELINE FOR
REUSABLE PARTS
AND SALVAGE
CAT®
OPERATIONS
SMCS Code: 1202
Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks August 2006
Introduction
This guideline enables dealers and their customers to benefit from cost reductions made possible through
an established parts reusability and salvage program. Every effort has been made to provide the most
current and relevant information known to Caterpillar Inc. Since the Company makes ongoing changes
and improvements to its products, this guideline must be used with the latest technical information
available from Caterpillar to ensure such changes and improvements are incorporated where applicable.
For questions or additional information concerning this guideline, contact Caterpillar Service Support
Division, Dealer Support (309) 675-5156.
Summary
This guideline gives visual procedures to show the differences between the most common types “cracks”
in crankshafts. The type of “crack” is very important because crankshaft reconditioning is possible with
some types of “cracks” but is not possible with other types. Until positive identification of the type of
crack is made, all visual signs of cracks are known as “indications”.
If a crankshaft meets these guidelines for cracks, it can be expected to give normal performance until the
next overhaul when used again in the same application.
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Never use a crankshaft that this guideline shows can not be used again. During reconditioning, correct
any conditions that could have caused the cracks.
Note: Crankshafts can meet the Caterpillar specifications in this guideline but not meet the requirements
of some marine societies (for example, Lloyd’s of London, and the American Bureau of Shipping). In
some cases, marine societies do not permit use of a crankshaft showing ANY indication under ultraviolet
magnetic particle inspection.
Glossary
Longitudinal: In the direction parallel to the

centerline of the crankshaft.
Magnetize: The application of electric
current to make a crankshaft a
magnet.
Ultraviolet: High frequency light.
Indication: The general name for what
looks like a crack, including a
real crack, during magnetic
particle inspection.
Nomenclature
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
Illustration 3
Illustration 4
Equipment Needed to Inspect Crankshafts for Cracks
Crankshafts must be inspected by the magnetic particle method. A special machine is necessary for this
procedure. It must be an alternating current (AC) “wet” type of machine (one that uses oil with magnetic
particles that can be seen under ultraviolet light). Illustration 5 shows one of a number of machines
available (see page 45 for a list of manufacturers).
The machine must be large enough to hold all crankshafts that are normally inspected. It must be
equipped with a cover over the top and an exhaust fan to remove fumes released from the oil solution.
A 100” (2540 mm) machine is long enough to hold all current and non-current Caterpillar crankshafts
except the one used in the D399 Engine which is 2578 mm (101.5 inch) in length. If necessary, most
machines can be adapted to hold the crankshaft for the D399 Engine (Illustration 6). Contact
manufacturers for more information on this.
Be sure the machine can magnetize the crankshaft through the use of end contacts and a magnetizing coil.
The coil must have a minimum inside diameter of 20” (508 mm). See Illustration 7.
The oil for the solution must not be seen under ultraviolet light. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations to mix the magnetic particles into the oil. (For Magnaflux machines, use 4.73 grams
(0.17 oz) of No. 14A dry “Magnaglo” concentrate per gallon of “Magnaglo” oil.) Be sure the solution is
thoroughly mixed by the pump. Use a long brush to mix the particles that are in the tank each time the
machine is to be used. The solution must be changed every three months or when it looks dirty. Check its
concentration every day. See Illustration 8.
Illustration 5
Typical machine used to find cracks in crankshafts.
Illustration 6
Testing unit adapted to hold crankshaft from D399 Engine.
Illustration 7
Magnetizing coil installed on testing unit.
Illustration 8
Concentration of Magnaglo” solution must be .20 to .40 cc of magnetic particles (after 30 minutes) per
100 cc of solution.
Procedure to Find Cracks
1. Clean the outside of the crankshaft with a solvent, vapor degreaser, high pressure washer or steam.
Do this off the machine to keep the solution clean.
2. Use the correct V-blocks (not shown), rests (Illustrations 9 and 10), or rollers
(Illustration 11) so the crankshaft is level, rotation is possible, and the magnetizing coil can move along
the crankshaft without contact with the webs. For smaller crankshafts use the Magnaflux No. 156970
Adjustable Rail Mounted Steadyrest (not shown) or similar support so there is no contact with the webs
during crankshaft rotation.
3. Install the crankshaft so the contact pads make good contact with both ends. Use braided copper pads
(Magnaflux No. 1846D) to stop sparks (Illustration 12).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully

for installation of the crankshaft on the machine.
Illustration 9
Rest installed on testing unit.
Illustration 10
Crankshaft installed on rest.
Illustration 11
Typical example of roller.
Illustration 12
Copper pad installed.
NOTICE
Be very careful if it is necessary to use a spacer

with either end of the crankshaft (Illustration 13).
When inspection is complete, check the ends of
the crankshaft for damage from sparks, especially
on the flywheel hub area.
Illustration 13
Use of a spacer to make contact with the end of the crankshaft.
4. Adjust the controls on the machine for the correct current (Illustration 14). Se the chart for
longitudinal current recommendations.
Illustration 14
Controls for current setting.
Recommendations for Longitudinal Currents

Main Journal Current
Diameter (Amperes) Time
Up to 90 mm 2 seconds
1500
(3.500 inch) minimum*
2000
* The Crankshaft must not become warm.
5. Be sure the solution is thoroughly mixed and the concentration is correct.
6. Put the solution along the complete length of the crankshaft (Illustration15) and immediately turn on
the current while the solution drains.
Illustration 15
Application of solution to the crankshaft.
Do not make contact with the machine or the

crankshaft while the current is on. Follow the
machine manufacturer’s safety instructions
carefully.
Illustration 16
Longitudinal current is best to find indications that are parallel to the centerline of the crankshaft. (The
indication shown is not a crack.)
7. Inspect the crankshaft for cracks. The inspection will show best those indications which are
longitudinal. (Illustration 16).
8. Change the controls to put the current through the magnetizing coil (Illustration 17). See the chart for
coil current recommendations.
Illustration 17
Magnetizing coil in place over crankshaft.
Recommendations for Coil Currents

Main Bearing Current
Diameter (Amperes) Time
2500
3000
* The Crankshaft must not become warm.
9. During this part of the inspection, magnetize one main journal and two connecting rod journals, or two
main journals and one connecting rod journal at one time. (Illustration 18). On smaller crankshafts, it is
possible to magnetize more journals at one time. Turn on the current while the solution drains.
Illustration 18
Application of solution on area to be checked.
10. Inspect the crankshaft for cracks. This inspection will show best those indications that go around the
journal circumference. (Illustration 19).
Illustration 19
The magnetizing coil is best to find indications which go around the crankshaft journal.
11. Use instructions given by the machine’s manufacturer to remove magnetism. The magnetic level must
be less than 5 Gauss. (Use a Magnetic Field Indicator, like No. 2480 from Magnaflux Corporation. The
indicator needle must move more than one point from zero on this indicator. Move the indicator around
both ends of the crankshaft to get a reading). See Illustration 20.
12. Clean the crankshaft thoroughly in solvent to remove the inspection solution particles.
13. Put a layer of oil on the crankshaft for protection. Do this off the machine.
Illustration 20
Use of a magnetic field indicator to measure magnetism.
General Information for Inspection
Generally, during reconditioning a crankshaft needs several inspections for cracks. For example, a first
inspection can show fine journal cracks caused by heat; after the area is ground, a second inspection can
show if these same cracks were ground out. It is a good practice to inspect for cracks after any operation
to straighten, grind or polish a crankshaft (that is, before installation) to find if all cracks are gone. Look
carefully along the complete crankshaft for indications. Look especially at oil holes on journals and in all
fillets.
Types of Indications
“Indication” is the general name for what LOOKS like a crack, including a real crack, during magnetic
particle inspection. Correct identification of the type of indication is very important. There are four types
of indications.
Open Indications
Open indications can be seen without the inspection solution or can be felt with a fingernail. See
Illustrations 21 and 22. If an open indication is found to be a crack and does not grind out, the crankshaft
can not be used again. Other open indications are permitted if they are not in the red “CRITICAL” areas
of the crankshaft (see chart on page 14 for location of “CRITICAL” areas). Open indications can be real
cracks, but they can also be the result of differences in the steel, pitting, heavy scratches or grooves. See
Illustrations 23 and 24.
Illustration 21
Typical example of an open indication as seen with the inspection solution and an ultraviolet light.
Illustration 22
The same open indication without the inspection solution and with normal light.
Illustration 23
Example of an open indication as seen with inspection solution and an ultraviolet light.
Illustration 24
Same open indication without the inspection solution and with normal light.
Scratches can show as open indications under magnetic inspection, but they can normally be checked with
a magnifying glass. Scratches are usually shiny at the bottom of the groove. Use an optical comparator or
inspection microscope to measure the width of an open indication when a maximum size is given in the
specifications.
Note: Remove the inspection solution before you use the comparator. When necessary, use a magnifier
of 10 to 50 times magnification to give more detail. Illustration 25 shows the 6V-2196 Microscope. It
has a magnification of 20 times.
Illustration 25
Inspection microscope in use.
Closed Indications
Closed indications are not easily seen without the inspection solution and cannot be felt with a fingernail.
See Illustrations 26 and 27. They can be caused by differences in the steel or by material in the steel or
under its surface. In general, a crankshaft can be used again if the closed indications are not in the red
“CRITICAL” areas and are less than 28 mm (1.12 inch) long if on a journal surface. See chart on page 14
for location of “CRITICAL” areas).
Illustration 26
Closed indication can be seen with inspection solution.
Illustration 27
Without inspection solution, closed indication cannot be seen.
False Indications
False indications are caused by dirt, rust or the wrong mixture of the inspection solution. Some are caused
by the use of too much current during inspection. When an indication looks false, clean the area with a
cloth and make a second inspection. False indications do not come back.
Cracks
Normally, a crack can be seen with or without inspection solution. Cracks have rougher edges than other
types of indications. See Illustrations 28 and 29. Cracks are normally continuous; that is they are
constant and not broken. SOME SMALL CRACKS ON JOURNALS (CAUSED BY HEAT) CAN BE
GROUND OUT. OTHER CRACKS ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN ANY AREA OF THE
CRANKSHAFT.
Illustration 28
Typical example of crack, as seen with the inspection solution and ultraviolet light.
Illustration 29
Without the inspection solution, the rough edges of a crack can be seen in regular light, with a magnifying
glass or microscope.
Note: Be careful at points where the crankshaft changes shape suddenly to prevent an error in
identification of a crack. Illustrations 30 and 31 show how indications can, at times, be seen in rough
areas. Similar indications can be seen where two surfaces meet or at the junction of the machined surface
of a journal sidewall and the web area.
Illustration 30
Illustration 31
Typical rough area which can look like a crack.
Also, check very carefully because some indications will not be clear or not show completely in just a
longitudinal or a coil check. See Illustrations 32 and 33.
Illustration 32
Illustration 33
Illustration 32 and 33 show the same indication with and without inspection solution.
Important Areas to Inspect
In the illustrations that follow, specific areas are shown in different colors according to their importance.
Use the chart as a reference for the color codes used in the illustrations.
Area Color Typical Locations General Rules

CRITICAL Red “CRITICAL” fillet areas; No indications are permitted.
Oil holes in journals;
Around ends of keyways;
Inside lightening holes.
IMPORTANT Yellow “IMPORTANT” fillet areas. No open indications are permitted.

“IMPORTANT” web areas No obvious (easily seen in regular
(section between rod and main light) open indications are permitted.
journal centerlines).
SECONDARY Green Majority of journal surfaces; No cracks are permitted after
Most machined shaft surfaces grinding and polishing. All other
(front and rear shafts). indications up to 1.12” by .006” (28
mm by .15 mm) are permitted.
OTHER White Majority of web areas; No cracks are permitted.

Threaded areas at front Most pother indications are
and rear of older crankshafts. permitted.
Fillet and Journal
Sidewall Areas
In Illustrations 34 through 40, “CRITICAL” fillet and journal sidewall areas are shown in red.
“IMPORTANT” fillet and journal sidewall areas are shown in yellow.
Note: See the section “Journal and Oil Hole Areas” for more information about “CRITICAL” journal oil
hole areas.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any indication in a “CRITICAL” fillet or journal sidewall area.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any open indications in an “IMPORTANT” fillet or journal
sidewall area.
Remember, the “CRITICAL” fillet area is where the crankshaft is thinnest. This area is either 90° or 180°
of the circumference according to the size of the crankshaft.
NOTICE
Inspect for cracks in the fillet areas before any

shot peening operation. Shot peening can prevent
small fillet cracks from being seen.
Crankshafts with fillet radii greater than 5.23 mm (0.206 inch).
Illustration 34
Illustration 35
Crankshafts with fillet radii less than 5.23 mm (0.206 inch).
Illustration 36
Illustration 37
Illustration 38
Illustration 39
Illustration 40
Indication through fillet area.
Do not use again
Illustration 41
Illustration 42
Indications in fillet area.
Do not use again
Illustration 43
Indication along the circumference at the junction of fillet and journal is a crack.
Do not use again
Do not use a crankshaft with a crack that goes into the fillet area, even if it cannot be seen after the
crankshaft is ground.
Illustration 44
Illustration 45
Be sure that fine indications are not false indications. Do not grind out fillet cracks, even if they look very
fine.
Do not use again
Illustration 46
Illustration 47
Fine cracks in fillet between two rod journals on crankshaft from 3408 Engine.
Do not use again
Journal and Oil Hole Areas
In Illustration 48 journal and oil hole “CRITICAL” AREAS ARE SHOWN IN RED. “SECONDARY”
areas are shown in green.
Note: See the section, “Fillet And Journal Sidewall Areas” for information about “IMPORTANT” areas
on journals near the fillets.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any indications in an oil hole “CRITICAL” area.
Open indications up to 28 mm long by 0.15 mm wide (1.12 in long by 0.006 in wide) are permitted in the
green “SECONDARY” areas; all closed indications are permitted in the green “SECONDARY” areas.
Illustration 48
The 3.1 mm (0.12 in) dimension outside the chamfer must be 9.6 mm (0.38 in) for connecting rod journal
oil holes if the flashline is in line with the oil hole. (Examples: D339, D342, D353, D399 Engines; see
page 29).
Illustration 49
Crack in oil hole.
Do not use again
Illustration 50
Illustration 51
Fine indications in oil holes.
Do not use again
Illustration 52
Small cracks less than 3.0 mm (0.12 in) from the chamfer area.
Do not use again
Grind the crankshaft to the next journal size, then polish. Use again unless there are indications less than
3.0 mm (0.12 in) from the chamfer area. There must be no cracks.
Illustration 53
The open indication is not a crack (edges are not rough and it is very fine) and is not in the chamfer area.
Use again
Illustration 54
Indications are very fine, straight and shorter than 28 mm (1.12 in). These indications are not cracks; the
edges are not rough. If they are scratches, remove any edges that are above the surface with a 6V-2010
Arkansas Polishing Stone or 6V83 4/0 Emery Polishing Paper and solvent before final polish.
Use again
Illustration 55
Indications are very fine, and total length is less than 28 mm (1.12 in). This indication is not a crack
(there are no rough edges, and the indication is fine and straight). When indications are broken, like this
example, they are not cracks but differences in the steel.
Use again
Illustration 56
These closed indications can not be seen or felt with the oil removed, but length of total indication is more
than 28 mm (1.12 in). Also, the right indication has a fork (two branches).
Do not use again
Use again if all indications are gone after the crankshaft is ground.
Illustration 57
Illustration 58
Several long, closed, parallel indications that are not cracks, Illustration 58 shows that they can not be
seen in regular light.
Do not use again
Use again if there are less than five closed indications and they are all shorter than 28 mm (1.12 in) in
length, or if the indications can be ground out at a smaller journal diameter. Do not use again if there are
open cracks.
Illustration 59
The oil hole in the connecting rod journal is in line with the flash line in some D339, D342, D353 and
D399 Engines.
For the above engines only:
Use again 
if closed indications along flash line are less than .25”

(6.3 mm) long and not in the oil hole area
Do not use again 
if open indication is along flash line
Illustration 60
Illustration 61
Illustration 62
Illustration 63
Note: Illustrations 60, 61, 62 and 63 show types of small cracks caused by heat. Cracks can be
longitudinal, around the circumference, twisted or connected.
USE AGAIN ONLY IF ALL CRACKS ARE GONE AFTER THE JOURNALS ARE GROUND TO A
SMALLER DIAMETER.
NOTICE
Check all journals for hardness after they are

ground. See guideline For Reusable Parts,
SEBF8041, for more information.
Illustration 64
Three larger cracks will not grind out.
Do not use again
Illustration 65
Cracks still there after a journal was ground to a smaller diameter.
Do not use again
Illustration 66
Fine indication (not a crack and no rough edges) is still there after the crankshaft is ground, in an area
where there were no indications before grinding. (It is not in a “CRITICAL” area and journal hardness is
correct. The indication is less than 28 mm (1.12 in) long.)
Use again
Illustration 67
The ends of the horizontal crack area at a 45° angle to the centerline of the crankshaft. Many times, short
horizontal indications at the center of the journal are cracks, so check very carefully.
Do not use again
Illustration 68
Crack is about 25 mm (1.0 in) from the oil hole and parallel to the centerline of the crankshaft. Many
times, horizontal indications about 25 mm (1.0 in) from an oil hole are cracks, so check very carefully.
Do not use again
Illustration 69
Journal indications are connected and will not grind out. (Most indications on journals that are connected
are cracks.
Do not use again
Web Areas
Illustration 70
The “IMPORTANT“ area between the centerline

of the main and connecting rod journals is the
area between the dotted lines.
In Illustration 70, “CRITICAL” web areas are shown in red. “IMPORTANT” web areas are shown in
yellow.
Note: See Pages 15-21 for information on fillet and journal sidewall areas that are machined.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has ANY indications in a “CRITICAL” web area (lightening holes).
Do not use a crankshaft again that has an obvious (easily seen in regular light) open indication or crack in
the “IMPORTANT” web area between the centerlines of the main and connecting rod journals. Fine and
closed indications in this web area are permissible.
Illustration 71
Illustration 72
Indications or groups of indications in web areas are normal unless they go into a lightening hole or go
into a machined journal sidewall surface more than .040” (1.0 mm).
Use again
Illustration 73
Indication goes into a machined journal sidewall area more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
Do not use again
Illustration 74
Illustration 75
Indications or cracks in lightening hole area.
Do not use again
Illustration 76
Illustration 77
Indications in web does not go into the lightening hole or a machined journal sidewall surface.
Indications in web can be open indications if caused by a change in the surface.
Use again
Note: If desired, use a small grinder to remove any indications in webs, but make sure the edges are
smooth and grind only deep enough to remove the indication.
Illustration 78
Illustration 79
Long indication in web area is only on the surface and does not go into a machined journal sidewall
surface more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
Use again
Illustration 80
Illustration 81
Indication goes into groove made to drill oil hole.
Use again
Illustration 82
Illustration 83
There can be several indications and they can be any shape. They must not go more than .040” (1.0 mm)
into a machined journal sidewall surface.
Use again
Illustration 84
Indication goes around corner, but area is in the counterweight away from any machined journal sidewall
surface.
Use again
Illustration 85
Illustration 86
Open indication in web is very deep and cannot be removed unless it is ground more than 3.0 mm (0.12
in) deep.
Do not use again
Illustration 87
Large area where indication was ground out; make sure any sharp edges are smooth.
Use again
Illustration 88
Illustration 89
Illustration 90
Illustration 91
Some indications can be seen in several webs. These indications normally follow the shape of the
crankshaft or the flashline.
Use again unless the indications go more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in) into a machined journal sidewall surface
or there are obvious (easily seen in regular light) open cracks.
Use again
Flange, Shaft and Keyway Areas
In Illustrations 92 through 99 “CRITICAL” areas are

shown in red. “IMPORTANT areas are shown in yellow.
Illustration 92
Illustration 93
Illustration 94
Illustration 95 and Illustration 96
Illustration 97
Illustration 98
Illustration 99
Threaded shafts.
Note: Fine cracks on the front edge A of a keyway at the front of a threaded type of shaft are permitted.
Illustration 100
Illustration 101
1) Crack in area where gear is located.

2) Cracks at end of keyway.
Do not use again
Suppliers of Magnetic Particle Testing Equipment
Note: Not all of the manufacturers that follow have machines that can hold the larger Caterpillar
crankshafts.
MAGNAFLUX CORPORATION
7300 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60565 U.S.A.
Telephone: (312) 867-8000
Telex: 25-4194 (for information about offices
outside the United States.)
Leasing service for Magnaflux equipment:

Industrial Leasing Corporation
2300 S. W. Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97201 U.S.A.
Telephone: (800) 547-4905 or (503) 228-2111
Note: Magnaflux also has offices in New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Dallas, and Los Angeles.
Training courses on equipment operation are available.
ECONOSPECT CORPORATION
1757 Tanen Street
Napa, California 94558 U.S.A.
Telephone: (707) 226-9833
HANCO INTERNATIONAL
Division of Hannon Electric Co.
Canton, Ohio 44707 U.S.A.
Telephone: (216) 456-4728
Cable: HANCO
TWX: (810) 432-9058
HANCO INTERNATIONAL EUROPA N.V.

P.O. Box 137
Amstelveen, Holland
Cable: NOCONI
HANCO INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Chin Chen Street
Islington (New Castle), 2N, N.S.W. 2296, Australia
URESCO
10603 Midway Avenue
Cerritos, California 90701, U.S.A.
Telephone: (213) 773-3828
TWX: (910) 583-4950
KWIK-WAY MAUNFACTURING COMPANY

500 57th Street
Marion, Iowa, 52302, U.S.A.
Telephone: (319) 377-9421
Telex: 464461 KWIKWAY MARW
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Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks

Longitudinal: In the direction parallel to the

Equipment Needed to Inspect Crankshafts for Cracks

Typical machine used to find cracks in crankshafts.

Testing unit adapted to hold crankshaft from D399 Engine.

Magnetizing coil installed on testing unit.

Procedure to Find Cracks

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully

Rest installed on testing unit.

Crankshaft installed on rest.

Typical example of roller.

Copper pad installed.

Be very careful if it is necessary to use a spacer

Use of a spacer to make contact with the end of the crankshaft.

Controls for current setting.

Recommendations for Longitudinal Currents

* The Crankshaft must not become warm.

5. Be sure the solution is thoroughly mixed and the concentration is correct.

Application of solution to the crankshaft.

Do not make contact with the machine or the

Recommendations for Coil Currents

* The Crankshaft must not become warm.

Application of solution on area to be checked.

Use of a magnetic field indicator to measure magnetism.

General Information for Inspection

Inspection microscope in use.

Typical rough area which can look like a crack.

Important Areas to Inspect

Area Color Typical Locations General Rules

IMPORTANT Yellow “IMPORTANT” fillet areas. No open indications are permitted.

OTHER White Majority of web areas; No cracks are permitted.

Fillet and Journal

Inspect for cracks in the fillet areas before any

Crankshafts with fillet radii greater than 5.23 mm (0.206 inch).

Crankshafts with fillet radii less than 5.23 mm (0.206 inch).

Indication through fillet area.

Do not use again

Indications in fillet area.

Do not use again

Do not use again

Do not use again

Do not use again

Journal and Oil Hole Areas

Crack in oil hole.

Do not use again

Fine indications in oil holes.

Do not use again

Do not use again

Do not use again

Do not use again

For the above engines only:

if closed indications along flash line are less than .25”

Do not use again 

if open indication is along flash line

Check all journals for hardness after they are

SEBF8041, for more information.

Three larger cracks will not grind out.

Do not use again

Cracks still there after a journal was ground to a smaller diameter.

Do not use again