400 crank shaved ?!

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Jul 14, 2010 | 10:15 PM

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400 crank shaved ?!

I opened the oil pan off my 383ci and I noticed the crank is shaved at first I thought its normal but I dont think its normal I think the previous owner shaved it or something I toke pictures of the shaved area

is that normal? the engine was running before I take it off no issues with the short block only had problems with valves they were not fully closed and caused backfires thru carb but it was revving smooth should I complete the engine and run it or take off the crank and put 350 crank and thats it ?

Jul 15, 2010 | 06:27 AM

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Sometimes an engine builder will do that to shave weight if the rod/piston are lighter. Sometimes for clearance.

Jul 15, 2010 | 06:29 AM

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will that effect something? because I dont want to build that engine and be sorry later

Jul 15, 2010 | 06:05 PM

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anyone please ??

Jul 15, 2010 | 08:43 PM

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NO you r fine. I use to cut .500" off the counterwieghts of cranks. Lighter and less windage and in some cases u have to to balance it properly. My 383 in my 86 camaro in my sig has .500" cut off the wieghts. My counterwieghts are all perfectly round and weighs about 5lbs less.