I work in a machine shop, cranks get knocked over sometimes. But never in my life have i heard of a crank being knocked out of balance by it falling over. Thats just people that don't know what they are talking about. Ive balanced more cranks then most of you have seen, have the machine shop make sure its straight if anything and run the dam thing.

 

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I worry too much. It looks like I will be getting my parts later this week or earlier next week.

 

I would not worry at all. A crank isn't made of wood or paper mache