Grinding a Crankshaft, the way it should be. Jan 02, Just because a crank Journal looks shiny, does not mean it is good, unless checked with a Mic Many a crank has come through hear, with a 1 and 1/2 thouhs Tapor, on a brand new grind Ya, we have to do them over The only crank I have this week end, is a Model T, I poured, and align Bored, but the steps are the same to follow for any crank.