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'74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? #2667964
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which is likely? it is aways away. Thank you for your time.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2667982
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My guess would be cast. I think mid 1973 or so cars switched to cast cranks. I've read some still got a forged crank if it had a 4 speed or was a truck or police engine. Others will more knowledge will chim in I'm sure.

Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: DusterKid] #2668002
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Can you get a photo of the balancer (harmonic damper)?
Likely a cast crank with the big lumpy balancer.

Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2668020
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Standard performance likely cast, HP could go either way.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: John_Kunkel] #2668490
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it is std so it sounds like the odds are that it is cast. If I get serious about I will have him eyeball it or take a pic. Thanks guys.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2668496
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If you arent planning on hooking it to a 4spd and won't be turning mega HP numbers, a well seasoned cast crank can take plenty of abuse.

Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: Montclaire] #2668569
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It's a pretty good shape original that I would keep as a daily driver . I'd be a little more generous if it would be a steel crank.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2668689
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Weren't steel cranks gone after 1972 in the 440, HP or not?


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: larrymopar360] #2668696
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I've seen 73 but maybe it was early and then I have a 74 motor home engine that has a steel

Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: 500ciDuster] #2668708
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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: John_Kunkel] #2668783
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I guess I should have written gone after '73, not '72, either way he's asking about '74.

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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2668800
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Originally Posted by RapidRobert
It's a pretty good shape original that I would keep as a daily driver . I'd be a little more generous if it would be a steel crank.


It honestly makes zero difference for what you want it for. It's lasted 45 years, I think you'll be good. shruggy

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Yes for a DD it makes no difference but if it is a steel crank it may (eventually) find a new home.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2669002
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Originally Posted by RapidRobert
Yes for a DD it makes no difference but if it is a steel crank it may (eventually) find a new home.
And, if you're like me, it feels really nice knowing you have a steel crank. I love overkill.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: larrymopar360] #2669017
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^^^ That's the story of my life brother. & if it is a steel cranker it will make we wanna grab/purchase another early A body to drop it into, Like I need another (un)finished project at the moment.


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Re: '74 brougham 440, steel or cast crank? [Re: RapidRobert] #2669060
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Originally Posted by RapidRobert
^^^ That's the story of my life brother. & if it is a steel cranker it will make we wanna grab/purchase another early A body to drop it into, Like I need another (un)finished project at the moment.
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