Re: Archives on Empty

[farna@xxxxxxx]

As Matt mentioned in a previous post, the archives are dumped every year and restarted due to storage space restrictions. If you really need those posts contact Ralh Ausmann (ralph.ausmann@xxxxxxxxx) about an archive CD. It will go back to 1998, so it's a very nice resource. 

But I can tell you, if you're building a revver or planning on boost, forget it! The webs are thinner in the 360 block, so it's not as stiff in that area. The slightly thicker sidewalls likely help a bit though. Other than that, the only thing you have to do is notch the bottoms of the bores to clear the counterweights of the 390/401 crank. There should be 0.020" clearnace between the edge of the weights and the block. At least that's the clearance I recall was recommended by some engine builders. Rod journal diameter is larger for the 390/401, and the big end width is just slightly smaller than the 360. I would assume you'd use 390/401 rods and pistons though, so as long as the pistons match the deck height (1970 or later pistons) there should be no problems. 

On January 29, 2006 Brien Tourville wrote:

> wanted to re-read the posts on building a 360
> with a 390 / 401 crankshaft tonight.
> 
> typed in 360 engine
> typed in 401 crankshaft
> 
> nothing.
> 
> is the Archives Select working ?
> 
> 
> Bt
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