So I recently got a 69 RR with an overcammed 440, since I knew nothing about the engine setup. The plan was to remove and identify cam, and pick cam accordingly. As I was doing that I noticed excessive crankshaft endplay. So I pulled the engine out. Sure enough there was massive clearance at the thrust bearing. Pulled the main cap off and realized that the crank was substantially worn at the thrust journal. My question is. I believe I have a good crank to drop in, but the crank in the engine is balanced as well as the rods. Are they balanced to each other or independently? Do I just install the replacement crank or should it be balanced?, does it have to get balanced with the rods/pistons? Familiar with engines but not familiar enough with the balancing aspect. It’s been a while for me. Thanks for any advice!!

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