broke crank in 383

welp, it happened! anyone else brake a steel crank from a 383?

I ve NEVER seen a steel Chrysler crank break,
You got bad Ju Ju.

Sorry to hear that, but can we get some pics and what happened just to see a 383 steel crank busted as ive not seen one either.

I have seen a few of them posted up over the years

I broke a 440 crank (forged OEM) into three pieces. #3 rod throw tried to exit the block, with # 6 rod & piston still attatched. I can't access the pictures till Monday, but it's ugly. Real ugly. The only thing salvageable below the camshaft is the swinging pick up and the drain plug.
Brian

If you can't break a stock factory crank you aren't trying hard enough.

i dont have the oil pan off yet, although i can turn the back of the crank and the balancer on the front dont move....

Did the block crack first?Have a look at the main webs when you get in there.

Seen one 383 crank break at the center main...two year old '69 RR.

i didnt lose any oil, and there is no mess, so I will not really know until I disassemble. On another note, I got another block (440) ready for internals.Who has the best deal on rotating, balanced assemblies?