Welding is not the preferred method to prevent crankshaft twisting because the crankshaft cannot be used again. Consider the fact that the only part of any crankshaft that can wear is the crankpin itself. Therefore, the replacement of the crankpin in a crankshaft material of the correct metallurgy, with a crankpin hole that is ground & burnished can be done many times without losing the press fit amount. With the correct crankshaft metallurgy, press fit amounts of .0013" will prevent twisting of the crank pin. Properly designed fixtures, jigs & a 12 ton press are some of necessary tools.
Bending of the crankshaft can be prevented with better metallurgy & of course by increasing the standard 12 mm (.4274") diameter to 15 mm (.5906"). This change can be effected by replacing the standard bearing with a 61902 size bearing. No modification to the existing crankcase bore diameters will be necessary.
Jim Allen