Posted by AAA on Monday, February 07, 2005 at 2:09PM :
In Reply to: OT: How do you tell the difference between a Cast and Forged posted by Will (in MI) on Monday, February 07, 2005 at 1:15PM :
check around the crank for what looks like a seam near the front journal.
Forged has a smooth(er) appearance.
Or try the old Salem Witch trial method, pull out the crank and drop it from a three story building, if it breaks, it is cast....:)