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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: FiveWoods]
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04/22/09 08:53 PM
04/22/09 08:53 PM
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OzHemi
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Very easy... Cast have a narrow parting line and forged have a wide one, on the crank throws. Basically like this pic. Cast on the left. 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: FiveWoods]
#296843
04/22/09 09:08 PM
04/22/09 09:08 PM
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FlyFish
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Tap it with a hammer, if it rings, its forged...if doesn't (just goes clunk), its cast.
67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: domingo]
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04/22/09 09:45 PM
04/22/09 09:45 PM
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dave571
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drop it from about 2 stories high onto some hard surface like a concrete floor.
If it shatters its cast. if it just bends or gets dented its forged.
 
In all honesty, I think the forged one will dent the concrete. 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: FiveWoods]
#296846
04/22/09 09:51 PM
04/22/09 09:51 PM
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dOc !
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!! 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: dOc !]
#296847
04/22/09 09:58 PM
04/22/09 09:58 PM
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OzHemi
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!!
Didn't they have a cast crank for the 383 2bbl ? 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: OzHemi]
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04/22/09 10:19 PM
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dOc !
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!!
Didn't they have a cast crank for the 383 2bbl ?
??? ... that would be a new-one on me !!
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: dOc !]
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04/22/09 10:22 PM
04/22/09 10:22 PM
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OzHemi
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!!
Didn't they have a cast crank for the 383 2bbl ?
??? ... that would be a new-one on me !!
I just had some home made beer, so don't quote me..
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: OzHemi]
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04/22/09 10:33 PM
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dOc !
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I just had some home made beer, so don't quote me..
So how many "40s" did you have ? .. 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: OzHemi]
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04/23/09 12:22 AM
04/23/09 12:22 AM
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dave571
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!!
Didn't they have a cast crank for the 383 2bbl ?
Get the scoop in the mail.
71 383 2 bbls were cast crank. I owned one last year. It was the only big block I've seen that I thought was completely useless.
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: dave571]
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04/23/09 12:24 AM
04/23/09 12:24 AM
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OzHemi
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I have two big blocks cranks in my possession, both for a 383. How can I tell if either or neither is a forged and not a cast crank?
TWO 383 cranks ? .. they are both FORGED !
They never made a cast-crank for a 383 !!
I would BET a fiberglass scoop ON THAT !!!
Didn't they have a cast crank for the 383 2bbl ?
Get the scoop in the mail.
71 383 2 bbls were cast crank. I owned one last year. It was the only big block I've seen that I thought was completely useless.
Who gets the scoop...you or me ? 
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: dave571]
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04/23/09 07:22 PM
04/23/09 07:22 PM
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dOc !
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71 383 2 bbls were cast crank. I owned one last year. It was the only big block I've seen that I thought was completely useless.
Come on guys ... let us see some supporting documentation !!
And if this can not be supplied ... what do I GET for winning the bet ? ...
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: dOc !]
#296857
04/23/09 07:28 PM
04/23/09 07:28 PM
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OzHemi
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what do I GET for winning the bet ?
Nothing 
(well, aside from a warm and fuzzy feeling knowing you were correct)
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Re: Forged or Cast?
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
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04/23/09 07:43 PM
04/23/09 07:43 PM
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Or the DC manual with flywheel weighting for a cast crank 383...  Cast crank 2bbl 383 w/auto trans replacement crankshaft Part number 3462922 From the 70-71 parts book. Can I get a scoop for the info?
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