Crankshaft / Rod Bearings

JimmyMac_old · August 30, 2008 at 6:45 AM

http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp…e&TOPIC_ID=3909

I have stored the above C3AE-N crankshaft since it's purchase and now intend to use it and I believe it's a nice piece so would appreciate any advice on the best sets of bearings to fit it complete with new rods.

All parts are NOS and standard.

Cordially,

James

marv · September 8, 2008 at 11:50 AM

I've always used Clevite Bearings with no problems at all...

RalphJr · September 8, 2008 at 1:41 PM

I second the vote for Clevite bearings.

And don't forget good assembly lube and a pre-prime on the oil system before start up.

JimmyMac_old · September 11, 2008 at 1:26 PM

Thank you guys.

I was originally going with the Clevite options and appreciate your second opinions.

All the very best.

SaltLakeDj · November 11, 2009 at 12:05 AM

I just found a "nodular ? " C3AE-N crank on Ebay that came from a remanufacturer. I was just trying to get a good crank. when I opened the box I noticed that the third counter weight from the rear had been repainted orange. There is a polished spot on the rear counterweight that has: H.P. SERVICE stamped into it. on the first counterweights are the casting numbers 5C and on the other side is 5D rather than 1M. and there is a "k" stamped into the second to last counterweight It also has the hatchet counterweight and Hipo timing gear. Anyone speculate that it came from ford that way. Best thing I can determine is that this crank was ordered from ford in the 70's or 80's as a service crank. I didn't think ford kept polishing and testing cranks that way did they?

Does the"N" in C3AE- N actually mean it's a high nod crank? I only paid $160 for this crank so if it's bogus I'm not out anything because the hatchet and gear are worth that much.

Good find?

SaltLakeDj · November 17, 2009 at 5:56 AM

Looks like this C3AE-N Hipo Crank is not the real thing. will use the hatchet and gear and sell the crank as a Non Hipo Crank.

-Scott-

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