Re: IML: CAST CRANKS

[eddie walker <moparedwalker@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thats right. Forged cranks lasted thru 73 and were cast 74 and later...eddie

Robin Giesbrecht <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Actually I think the year was 73 as my 72 has a forged crank.

Robin Giesbrecht
72 Imperial


>From: "A. Foster"
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>Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 22:26:45 -0800
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>Hi;
> The cast crank 440's came out about in 1972 or so. Even so I doubt
>whether a vibration issue would be related to whether the engine has a cast
>iron crank as opposed to a steel one, I would take a look at your harmonic
>balancer as well as the engine mounts. Other possibilities for vibration
>could be the transmission, the driveshaft, or even a worn out distributor.
>Best Regards
>Arran Foster
>1954 Imperial Newport
>Needing A Left Side tailight Bezzel and other trim parts.
>
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>Hi Everyone,What year did the 440's come out with a cast crank? I have
>some vibration issues with a 440 from a 68' 300 that's in my 66' Imp.
>Imperially , Gary
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