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Topic: 351W Crank
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-24-2001 09:29 AM
   
A buddy of mine picked up a '69 351W long block. He'd heard somewhere that the '69 to '71 cranks were weak and shouldn't be run in a strong street engine. I know squat about Windsors so I thought I'd toss it to the forum for answers. Is there any concern with his crank living inside a performance motor?Thanks, Scott
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 607
From: Stanton, Michigan
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-24-2001 11:15 AM
Scott:
I've don't recall reading or hearing anyone say the '69-71 351W cranks being a weak part.
Ryan 
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 432
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 05-24-2001 12:55 PM
I have a 69 351W crank in my stroked 351W. It is offset ground to 3.70" stroke X 4.060 bore for 383ci.It's going on it's 5th season of regular bracket racing with shifts from 6800-7000. No problems at all. With Windsor Sr iron heads and a smallish solid roller it runs 6.80's @ 100 mph in the 1/8 mile. Motor only. Maybe a bottle at some point in the future. I think the key is a good balance job and it will live for a long time. Later, David Cole
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