289 crank
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I think You're going to have excessive oil leak. since 289 crank is 2 piece rear main seal and late model block is design for 1 piece rear main seal but I believe it can be made to work. Unfortunately I don't remember what machining process is require.
You're better off asking your local engine machinist and go from there.
You're better off asking your local engine machinist and go from there.
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Originally Posted by bootie
any info out there on that rear seal - what year did they change to the 1 piece seal
1983 / 1984 is the year they change to 1 piece seal.
don't forget...289 crank is 28 oz balance and late model 302 is 50 oz balance.
all 351 W is 28oz balance.
I'm sorry, I don't have any additional information about using 2 piece seal crank in late model block and vise versa, but I know it can be done!
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Originally Posted by bootie
maybe i should just buy a steel crank
what do you mean by that?
care to explain!
If you're saying you want to buy aftermarket 289 steel crank. Then it will be made for 2 piece rear main seal.
Like I said before...contact your local engine machinist and hear what he / she has to say.
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sorry i meant a short stroke crank - should clarrify myself - in a way i am my local machinist- i do most of the work -heads, and stuff most of the motors i've built i've just stuffed new rings and bearings into the bottom end and honed up the bore but i do now a couple of machinists but trying to avoid spending money on machinists labour doesn't cost
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