Is there something that indicates that:

1) Uncertified cranks from uncertified manufacturers are a more reliable
product


The point is not that Ben Haas forged 4340 steel crank for his Ford
conversion is a better product (it is, but that's not the point) - the point
is that the Lyc product is not magic, perfect, and made by elves in the
black forest, as the price and some of the folks here would have us believe.

Let a few Corvair cranks break after 40 years, and it's no longer a viable
motor, but Lyc gets a pass when they have (far worse) trouble??

P.T. Barnum had it right!






2) If there was a problem with an uncertified crank from an uncertified
manufacturer, the manufacturer would notify owners of the potential
problem.

Otherwise, I don't see this as a certified vs non-certified issue.

KB