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Title: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: chris401 on October 01, 2015, 11:20:09 PM

Is this what some of the pro's do these days?
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff469/white65ford/FE%20Parts/KIMG0057.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/white65ford/media/FE%20Parts/KIMG0057.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff469/white65ford/FE%20Parts/KIMG0058.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/white65ford/media/FE%20Parts/KIMG0058.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff469/white65ford/FE%20Parts/KIMG0059.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/white65ford/media/FE%20Parts/KIMG0059.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: thatdarncat on October 01, 2015, 11:33:39 PM

Whoever did it must not realize the thrust surface of the crank isn't there.

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: Barry_R on October 02, 2015, 04:14:24 AM

How long has that been running that way?

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: Lenz on October 02, 2015, 07:16:45 AM

Every once in awhile someone comes along who helps a non-pro like myself understand, you aren't as much a rookie builder as you may think.

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: jayb on October 02, 2015, 09:53:22 AM

Isn't the thrust surface on a Chevrolet crank on the #5 main?  If so it would seem like a Chevy engine builder got his hands on that FE, and made a serious error...

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: chris401 on October 02, 2015, 09:55:31 AM

I got it on a trade without the rotating assembly. Don't know how long it ran with these bearings but the block is a worn .030 over 352.

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: chris401 on October 02, 2015, 10:11:37 AM

Quote from: Lenz on October 02, 2015, 07:16:45 AM

Every once in awhile someone comes along who helps a non-pro like myself understand, you aren't as much a rookie builder as you may think.

I was almost 13 when I learned how to use a file and Emory cloth. Dad turned his back and I beat out the 360's thrust bearing with a hammer.

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: Ford428CJ on October 02, 2015, 10:22:36 AM

That and the rear main seal should be off set 3/8" and never lined up with the parting line of the cap/ block. LOL

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: machoneman on October 02, 2015, 10:23:45 AM

Yes, it does as Jay said look like a 1st gen. SBC bearing. Wow, and here I thought Jasper Engines, the bane of rebuilders, was on the loose again!  ;)

Title: Re: Behind The Times; Discovered A New Technique
Post by: 410ranchero on October 02, 2015, 10:47:31 AM

Nut to mention that's the top bearing in the cap. No way it ran like that. The oil singer on the crank has no where to go.