jsut picked up a 010 block with crank rods a newer pistons one bearing was spun and i can feel a ridge in that journal so that crank is trash. I have the 305 that came with the car could i use that crank and one of the rods ? Also i have an older 262 v8 could i use that crank and or one of those rods to put in to the 350 010 block that we are going to build and drop in the car. I have not rebuilt a motor since i was 16-18 now i am 43 and i have forgot most of all the engine stuff. son and i are working on a 88 iroc this winter thank you all.
305 is a shorter stroke, I am not sure about rod, and main journal size..... Not a direct swap. You can find new cranks pretty cheap, just pick up another one for your 350.
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305 is smaller bore; 3.736 in × 3.48 inOriginally Posted by ploegi
305 is a shorter stroke, . 350 4.000 in × 3.48 in
I recall reading although the stroke and journals are the same ;there is something about the crank counterweight balance ? that means you cant use one in the other.
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350 4.000 in × 3.48 in
I recall reading although the stroke and journals are the same ;there is something about the crank counterweight balance ? that means you cant use one in the other.
Ooops. My bad. Haven't had to deal with that aspect of things for a bit. Originally Posted by vetteoz
305 is smaller bore; 3.736 in × 3.48 in350 4.000 in × 3.48 in
I recall reading although the stroke and journals are the same ;there is something about the crank counterweight balance ? that means you cant use one in the other.

Due to the fact that the 305 uses smaller pistons, the ballance will be off in a 350 I believe.
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You can use the 305 crank,if you are balancing the roatating assembly.This sounds like a budget build,making that a less attractive option.
There are some good quality cast cranks on the market for less than 2 bills these days.You can't turn an old crank down for that hardly anymore.I'd suggest ordering a catalogue from Northern Auto Parts,and looking at places like Enginekits.com,great places to buy entry level performance and rebuild parts,and they have great prices.
There are some good quality cast cranks on the market for less than 2 bills these days.You can't turn an old crank down for that hardly anymore.I'd suggest ordering a catalogue from Northern Auto Parts,and looking at places like Enginekits.com,great places to buy entry level performance and rebuild parts,and they have great prices.
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Dimensionally it is a direct swap, but it won't be balanced the same.Originally Posted by ploegi
305 is a shorter stroke, I am not sure about rod, and main journal size..... Not a direct swap.

