On 29 August 2014, SS "Sandy" Sanders in Florida, USA, wrote:
"A good friend of mine has just installed a new crankshaft from VB. Nothing else has been replaced. Clutch alignment tool works fine-transmission inserts fine yet with 3/16 inch to go it tightens up and locks the crank from turning without the transmission being up flush. I suspect the the hole in the crankshaft for the pilot bushing is not deep enough. Engine is coming back out in the morning. It is a new crank from Victoria British".

"I just had a talk with the crankshaft owner. He measured the depth of the pilot hole new versus original and it is 3/16" more shallow. He contacted VB this morning and the answer was "send it back".