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Crankshaft and Connecting Rods Big Block FE Series
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BASIC INFORMATION Once you begin to understand the workings of the “FE” series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the “FE” is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All “FE” crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. The only hang-ups are 410 and 428ci engines, which are externally balanced, unlike the rest of the “FE” engines which are internally balanced. This means that if you intend to interchange components, you must balance your mill accordingly or face serious vibration problems later. The 428 Super Cobra Jet mandates further balancing considerations due to its add-on counterweight and heavier LeMans rods.
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There are two connecting rod lengths for all “FE” engines—the long rod, which is 6.540-inches in length; and the short rod, which is 6.488-inches. And there are four stroke dimensions—3.30-, 3.50- , 3.784- and 3.984-inches, resulting in four basic crankshaft types. When these strokes are combined with specific cylinder bore sizes, we come up with different displacements.
The shorter strokes, 3.30- and 3.50-inches, belong to the smaller “FE” big-blocks, the 332, 352, 360 and 361. The longer stroke dimensions, 3.784- and 3.984-inches, belong to the 390, 406, 410, 427 and 428ci engines. The 3.30, 3.50- and 3.784-inch engines rev high. The 3.984-inch stroke engines, the 410 and 428, don’t rev as high because they are limited by stroke. With stroke comes torque, however—lots of torque.
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Piston types for the “FE” are certainly varied, depending upon engine type and transmission. Likewise, flywheels, harmonic balancers and accessory drive pulleys are quite involved as well for the FE-series big-blocks.
The 385-series big-blocks, the 429 and 460, are much easier to understand and remember than the “FE” engines because just two displacements were offered. The 429 and 460 use the same length connecting rod—6.6035-inches. Displacement difference comes from the crankshaft only. All of the 385-series big-blocks are internally balanced, which means interchangeability is unlimited.
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Crankshaft 332/352/360/361/390 These “FE” series engines all employ a cast iron crankshaft. The only real different is stroke. The 332 crankshaft has a 3.30-inch stroke. Three castings were made during the life of the 332. All are interchangeable. The 352 is more involved, but just as interchangeable. Fourteen variations of the 352 crank were produced. The 360ci engine, available only in pickup trucks, used two crankshaft types during its 1968-76 service life. The Edsel 361 was produced with two crankshaft types during its two-year run. The 390, which arrived on the scene in 1961, employed 16 different crankshafts through 1976.
If you are seeking a forged steel crank for your 352/360/390/406/427 engine, you may opt for an “FT” crank from the 330HD, 361 or 391. These engines, like the 410 and 428, are externally balanced. This means proper balancing procedures must apply in your build. Where the steel crank suffers to a certain degree is weight because there is considerable weight gain both in the crank and flywheel. The weight increase in the crank is due to larger counterweights. The “FT” crank also has a larger 1.750-inch front shaft versus 1.375-inches for the “FE” shaft. The trick here is to turn down the “FT” shaft or opt for the “FT” timing cover, harmonic balancer and pulley.
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406/410/427/428 With these engines, there are a variety of crankshafts encompassing two stroke lengths—3.784- and 3.984-inches. The 406 and 427 employ the shorter 3.78-inch stroke also common to the 390. The 410 and 428 utilize the longest “FE” stroke of 3.98-inches. These two engines are externally balanced, unlike the 406 and 427 which are internally balanced.
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Like most "FE" cranks, the 427 crank is identified via the casting/forging number on the journal as shown. This is a cast crank, identifiable by its parting lines on the journals and counterweights.
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Early 427 cranks had press-in plugs (hollow journals) like this one. Later on, these cranks had screw-in plugs.
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High Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange by George Reid
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First-ever book about Ford parts interchange Covers the entire range of Ford engines from 221-CID to 460-CID
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This is one of the best books ever written about Ford engines. Covering both big- and small-block Ford V-8 engines, this first-ever book on the subject provides indispensable information to the Ford enthusiast. Included are high performance factory parts, interchangeability between Ford Windsor and Cleveland engines, extensive coverage of the 302 and 351 series as well as the 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, 429, and 460 big block engines, factory casting numbers, etc. Read the sample pages from each chapter to learn more!
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Click below to view sample pages from each chapter
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"If you are trying to mix and match cranks and rods, this book will tell you if it can be done. If you are trying to find the correct casting number for a Boss 429 distributor, this book will have it listed. What we really find appealing about the book is that, not only is it a perfect resource for those interested in factory correct restorations, but it is equally as useful for the performance oriented engine builder. Each chapter points out building tips, such as how to improve a Cleveland's oiling system, or what heads will yield the best horsepower gains. As with all SA Design books, this one is filled with pages of detailed photographs and diagrams. This book will prove to be a priceless resource, as many of the original Ford V-8 parts become harder and harder to come by." -- FORDMUSCLE webmagazine, February, 2000
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Small Block Fords Chap. 1 - Small Block Ford Chap. 2 - Cylinder Block Chap. 3 - Crankshaft & Rods Chap. 4 - Oiling System Chap. 5 - Cylinder Heads Chap. 6 - Intake System Chap. 7 - Ignition System Chap. 8 - Exhaust Manifolds Chap. 9 - Cooling System Big Block Fords Chap. 10 - Big Blocks Chap. 11- Cylinder Block Chap. 12 - Crankshaft & Rods Chap. 13 - Oiling System Chap. 14 - Cylinder Head Chap. 15 - Intake System Chap. 16 - Ignition System Chap. 17 - Exhaust Manifolds Chap. 18 - Cooling System All Ford Engines Chap. 19 - Gaskets Chap. 20 - Engine Math
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Softbound 8-3/8 X 10-7/8 160 Pages 417 Color Photos Item # SA56 Price: $22.95
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Ford Big Block Engines
Hot Rod reports on Ford's big block during the musclecar
years. Covers the 429 intro., 390 & 428 Cobra Jet, FE &
385 Family, 429 Boss, 427 Wedge, 352, 428, 429 & 460
development, 405hp, aluminum heads. This is a great
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The Step by Step Guide to Engine Blueprinting
Practical methods for racing and rebuilding, selecting and preparing parts, and how to buy machine shop work. This completely revised and updated version containing an additional 32 pages is simply the best book you can buy on engine preparation for street or racing! Engine Blueprinting shows the reader how to use precision measuring tools,
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How to Build Max Performance Ford V-8s on a Budget
This book addresses high-performance V-8 engines such as the 289, 302, 351ci small-blocks found in Mustangs, as well as the FE series of big-blocks. Emphasis throughout is a budget approach to building high performance power plants through the use of over-the-counter factory components and selected aftermarket pieces. Includes realistic, low-cost formulas for building serious horsepower in Ford V-8 engines.
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