Which Crank?
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Skiatook
Which Crank?
I found a place online where I can get cleaned and reground crank 3.78" stroke, with rod and main bearings for $165 and no core charge. My question is. I have a 73 360. Ive notice there are a lot of different castings out there. I really am lost when it comes to this. Here are the castings I have to pick from. C4AE-B and C1AE-A Will both work? Are they both the same or is one better then the other?
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,481
Likes: 2,801
AFAIK no difference in cast cranks as long as the snout, bearings, mains, flywheel bolt up and pilot hole are the same. And it would appear they would be in this case.
That will make your 360 a 390, so rods and pistons are on your shopping list as well. Got that figured out?
That will make your 360 a 390, so rods and pistons are on your shopping list as well. Got that figured out?
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 423
From: Long Island USA
Look through Craigslist, there was a redone 390 crank in my local one on longisland.craigslist.org by a local shop. They might be willing to ship. That's $295 though.
If it were me, I'd find a used crank locally, get it magnafluxed and reground locally. Might be more money, but I'd feel better.
If it were me, I'd find a used crank locally, get it magnafluxed and reground locally. Might be more money, but I'd feel better.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Skiatook
Here is one of the places. Not a true guarantee but once recieved I can have it looked at. If its not to usable specs I can send it back. Red's Vintage Parts
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 840
Likes: 8
Next I accidently put in Fel-pro cheapie head gaskets vs the performance ones. Coolant leak and took out some bearngs. I now have a 40-40 grind.
In the long run, I didn't do too well buying a "refurbished" crank.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer