'69 307: Large or small journal?
 

I have an anemic 307 in the beater. If my memory serves me, sbc's used small journal cranks through '67, then large journal cranks '68-up. Is this correct? I'm thinking of using the rotating assembly (minus pistons of course) to build a 327. Just wanted to know which block to look for. Also, would this crank be cast or forged?

cast iron, large journal crank

Re: '69 307: Large or small journal?
 

Do you mean which 327 block?It would be easier to find a 350 block to put it in.

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Exactly. I just wanted to know if I needed a small-journal 327 block or a large-journal 327-350. Thanks.

If you build a 327 i have a set of SJ aluiminum rods i am selling.

I am also considering this with mine. 1968 + cranks are large journal. Your crank is cast nodular iron, and that is the only type for the 307. I would just find a good 350 block, as they are everywhere, although a 327 block of course, will work. Try to stay with a block earlier than 1986 unless you want to buy an adapter kit for a one to two piece rear main seal... This later block will have 4 tapped holes and a machined flat above the rear seal area.

The blocks are "basically" the same other then that with a common standard bore size of 4.001".

Watch for:

Dipstick on the side you want it.

Starter motor bolt patterns (2 different size flywheels were used)

Block with a casted number 10 over 20 by the camshaft bore is preferred as they have a high tin/nickel content which helps the block breathe and maintain a seal longer.

Good Luck