RE: 440 crankshaft

[John <jswask@xxxxxxx>]

Kevin, Doesn't the hole have to be right in the center on the crank? So the trans shaft rides true in the bushing? Or is there a alloyable slop needed for the shaft?  I would think that should be done with the crank on a lathe. John Wask....
 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: kmotion45@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: 440 crankshaft
> Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:48:15 -0700
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> hello gang, I have drilled th pilot hole for clearance only on assembled engines. Put a gm lage diameter bushing in the recess in the crank and use the pilot hole as a drill bushing and go! Use a drill with enough power to drive the drill bit and the drilled hole needs to be largr than the rans pilot. Dorman brand oilite bushings work best.Find a part store or machine shop with a selection of bushings for choices. 
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> --- On Mon, 7/26/10, MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > From: MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: 440 crankshaft
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 12:28 AM
> > 
> > I have a complete assembled 440 engine that does not have
> > the pilot hole for a  4 speed  input shaft. 
> > I know you can get the sealed  roller bearing to make
> > it work, but I think the input shaft end needs to be cut
> > off.  I don't want to do that.  If I do use the
> > sealed bearing -- does anyone know if the crank can be
> > clearance drilled  for the stock input shaft with the
> > crank still in the engine?  Facts
> > please...Thanks............................MO
> > 
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