[94cobra69ss396]

The 429 and 460 share a 4.360 bore and a 6.605 rod but the 460 has a 3.85 stroke whare the 429 uses a 3.59 stroke. You are correct that the piston pin height is what's different between them.

Andy, did you have the bearings shipped directly to me? If so, I'll check the end play and then let you know. that way you don't have to drive out here for no reason.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

The 429 and 460 share a 4.360 bore and a 6.605 rod but the 460 has a 3.85 stroke whare the 429 uses a 3.59 stroke. You are correct that the piston pin height is what's different between them.

Andy, did you have the bearings shipped directly to me? If so, I'll check the end play and then let you know. that way you don't have to drive out here for no reason.

Yes that is all correct...but you already knew that and I already knew you knew that

[94cobra69ss396]

I was just answering Adam's question about what the difference was.

So in your opinion should we skip checking this crank and just pick up a new one or have this one fixed? Rancho Engine and Machine doesn't weld cranks but has a company they use and he said it will cost around $200 to fix this crank. I tried to find a cast 3.59 stroke crank but couldn't online.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

I was just answering Adam's question about what the difference was.

So in your opinion should we skip checking this crank and just pick up a new one or have this one fixed? Rancho Engine and Machine doesn't weld cranks but has a company they use and he said it will cost around $200 to fix this crank. I tried to find a cast 3.59 stroke crank but couldn't online.

the thrust face has to be completely smooth. Welding a CAST crank is iffy at best. Heat is not good for the crank...can lose a lot of strength. I wouldn't do it myself....but could work out good....still.

Scat has only 460 cranks and up.
Eagle has 3.85 stroke and up.

There is info that the 429 truck engines had STEEL forged cranks....never seen one though.

[94cobra69ss396]

So we are picking up a used crank (thanks Guy!) that's getting machined this week along with new bearings and rings.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

So we are picking up a used crank (thanks Guy!) that's getting machined this week along with new bearings and rings.

Good news!

[Shaolin Crane]

He needs the casting number off the block to assure he gets you the right one.

[94cobra69ss396]

I'll call you in a few minutes with it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Text it to me cause i'll forget

[BRUTAL64]

How's things going?