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Crankshaft
« on: January 03, 2019, 10:33:57 PM »
Was there ever a fe cast crank that had grooved mains ?
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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #2 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..
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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2019, 12:08:56 AM »
C4ae-b 427 crank is grooved.

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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2019, 02:12:07 PM »
The crank in my 427 Top oiler has grooved mains.

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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2019, 06:46:10 PM »
Yes - - and I would recommend they remain on a shelf somewhere.  Not my favorite oiling strategy. 

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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2019, 07:04:02 PM »
Yes - - and I would recommend they remain on a shelf somewhere.  Not my favorite oiling strategy. 

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I agree 100%...Same with cross drilled cranks. Old technology that needs to be left on the shelf as well.

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Re: Crankshaft
« Reply #8 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.
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