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70GMCer · 09-12-2005, 07:04 PM

I posted this question in the engine section, but will ask here also. Anyone know where I can get a decent Crankshaft kit for a 350, without paying an arm and a leg? Forget Summit or Jegs....to high.....

steve

Tx Firefighter · 09-12-2005, 07:17 PM

Any automotive machine shop should be more than happy to sell you one.

My local machine shop sells a 350 crank with rod and main bearings real cheap. Last one I bought was 150 ish dollars.

gator2511 · 09-13-2005, 09:27 AM

I just bought one without the bearings from a machine shop for $105. With the bearings would be $125

indiana jeff · 09-13-2005, 09:35 AM

Both Autozone and Advance have the kits listed w/ bearings (i believe) on their website. price was around $80-$100 +core.

I have NO experience with the quality.

jeff

69 longhorn · 09-13-2005, 06:29 PM

Is your crank "toast"? Locally, I can have a crankshaft grinded for 75 bones....add bearings, & you are right around "kit price". IMO, there is no such thing as a "kit"! If you are doing a rering/ bearing job, you can end up with balance issues swapping the crank. if you are not rebalancing the engine, i would try to stick with the original crank (if its useable).......just have a local shop grind to the next undersize. Good luck......

L

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2005, 06:33 PM

I Got a 400 crank that's been machined down to fit a 350 block (=383),
cost me $300 in just the machine work alone, will sell $250 shipped USA

69 longhorn · 09-13-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I Got a 400 crank that's been machined down to fit a 350 block (=383),
cost me $300 in just the machine work alone, will sell $250 shipped USA

OUCH! The last stock 400 crank I had cut to fit a 350, was $125 in machine work. You can purchase a NEW Scat 383 crank for around $240! That was not the case a few yrs back, but that 383 is pretty popular now

L

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2005, 08:38 PM

Mines an older casting # from the 70's

3.75 Stroke / 2.65 Main / 2.10 Journal

1970-1980 SBC Ext. Balanced (Cast)

incoma · 09-13-2005, 08:43 PM

mail order - northern auto parts out of Iowa I believe.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2005, 08:56 PM

Well we have all made mistakes, bet I won't make the same one twice

68C15 · 09-13-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incoma

mail order - northern auto parts out of Iowa I believe.

I dont care for these guys. I had a bad experience with them & refuse to go back after they treated me so poorly. I would also stay away from parts store crank kits. you can & will occasionally get some wierd grinds. I suggest the local machine shop affair. they are localy available if you have any problems, God forbid.

mrein3 · 09-14-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 longhorn

OUCH! The last stock 400 crank I had cut to fit a 350, was $125 in machine work. You can purchase a NEW Scat 383 crank for around $240! That was not the case a few yrs back, but that 383 is pretty popular now

L

I was gonna say OUCH too.
I got my 400 crank, already machined to work with my 350 rods, for $200.

09-12-2005, 07:04 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Crank Kit I posted this question in the engine section, but will ask here also. Anyone know where I can get a decent Crankshaft kit for a 350, without paying an arm and a leg? Forget Summit or Jegs....to high..... steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

09-12-2005, 07:17 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Any automotive machine shop should be more than happy to sell you one. My local machine shop sells a 350 crank with rod and main bearings real cheap. Last one I bought was 150 ish dollars. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-13-2005, 09:35 AM	#4
indiana jeff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SE Indiana Posts: 3	Both Autozone and Advance have the kits listed w/ bearings (i believe) on their website. price was around $80-$100 +core. I have NO experience with the quality. jeff __________________ 1970 c-10 CST LWB 350/350

09-13-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Is your crank "toast"? Locally, I can have a crankshaft grinded for 75 bones....add bearings, & you are right around "kit price". IMO, there is no such thing as a "kit"! If you are doing a rering/ bearing job, you can end up with balance issues swapping the crank. if you are not rebalancing the engine, i would try to stick with the original crank (if its useable).......just have a local shop grind to the next undersize. Good luck...... L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

09-13-2005, 06:33 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	I Got a 400 crank that's been machined down to fit a 350 block (=383), cost me $300 in just the machine work alone, will sell $250 shipped USA __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-13-2005, 09:27 AM	#3
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	I just bought one without the bearings from a machine shop for $105. With the bearings would be $125

09-13-2005, 08:38 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Mines an older casting # from the 70's 3.75 Stroke / 2.65 Main / 2.10 Journal 1970-1980 SBC Ext. Balanced (Cast) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-13-2005 at 08:55 PM.

09-13-2005, 08:43 PM	#9
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	mail order - northern auto parts out of Iowa I believe.

09-13-2005, 08:56 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Well we have all made mistakes, bet I won't make the same one twice __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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