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Title: Crankshaft
Post by: fekbmax on January 03, 2019, 10:33:57 PM: Was there ever a fe cast crank that had grooved mains ?
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: Joe-JDC on January 03, 2019, 11:10:25 PM: Yes, early 427s if I remember correctly. The SS/Stock Eliminator folks used to seek these out to comply with rules in their respective classes. I have one under one of my benches that I have had probably 40 years. Joe-JDC
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: fekbmax on January 03, 2019, 11:29:50 PM: Thanks for the conformation, I was 90% sure I was right in an argument but with my luck lately I figured I'd best confirm. Looks like someone's gonna owe me a breakfast in the morning..
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: ntheogen on January 04, 2019, 12:08:56 AM: C4ae-b 427 crank is grooved.
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Post by: RJP on January 04, 2019, 01:29:45 PM: Hi Po 390s and 406s also had grooved cranks. I don't remember if my Hi Po 352 had a grooved crank.
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: garyv on January 04, 2019, 02:12:07 PM: The crank in my 427 Top oiler has grooved mains.

garyv
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Post by: Barry_R on January 04, 2019, 06:46:10 PM: Yes - - and I would recommend they remain on a shelf somewhere. Not my favorite oiling strategy.

Other opinions will be around shortly
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: RJP on January 04, 2019, 07:04:02 PM: Quote from: Barry_R on January 04, 2019, 06:46:10 PM
Yes - - and I would recommend they remain on a shelf somewhere. Not my favorite oiling strategy.

Other opinions will be around shortly
I agree 100%...Same with cross drilled cranks. Old technology that needs to be left on the shelf as well.
Title: Re: Crankshaft
Post by: fekbmax on January 04, 2019, 08:17:49 PM: Oh he thinks it's a steal crank and gold. I looked at it today and knew right away its cast, its a C4aE-B just as Jack mentioned. Its cast, freshly turned and looks good but it ain't $600.oo good lol.