Re: IML: CAST CRANKS

["Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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

Robin Giesbrecht
72 Imperial


> From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
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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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