351 Windsor question

onefastmustang · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2005, 10:23 PM

So I am starting to collect the parts to build my car. I found a fully machined and ready 1969 351 Windsor block locally. The problem is that it had no crankshaft. Will any year 351 crank fit in the 69? I heard that there are only certain years that will fit. Are there any aftermarket sources? Was the 69 crank externally balanced at 28oz like the rest?

thanks

Mike

TampaFla · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2005, 06:09 AM

Ask Bruce Edwards (member) Orlando, FL, he's built 341Ws forever (20+yrs at Ford and in his own business).

Three Peaks · #3 (**permalink**) 07-27-2005, 06:37 AM

This just gives you a great opportunity to buy a stroker kit and build a little more HP than you might have with the stock 351W. You just have to be careful matching up your pistons and rods to match your deck height. Other than that, it shouldn't be a problem and the 69 blocks are probably the strongest of the 351 Windsor units.
You'll also have to be careful what intake you use, but these are readily available as long as you specify the year of your block.

onefastmustang · #4 (**permalink**) 07-27-2005, 07:38 AM

Is there an easy way to determine the deck height of the block?? It is a C9OE block. I hear these were pretty strong.

LMH · #5 (**permalink**) 07-27-2005, 09:39 AM

Better check to make sure but I think all production 351w's 1970 and older are 9.2. 1971 and up are 9.5.

Dwight · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2005, 10:01 AM

A local parts store has 351W cranks for $170 exchange. I think they come out of Atlanta.

Mark O'Neal · #7 (**permalink**) 08-05-2005, 12:59 PM

Any 351W crank will fit, the differance is in the slinger height at the rear main seal. A two piece has a taller slinger so you'd have to cut it to fit a one piece block. A one piece crank will fit in an early block.

If you get a 12" caliper you can measure from the bearing saddle to the deck of the block. Add that measurement to 1/2 the size of the bearing hole and there's your block height.

You should do it at all four corners......

JustOne · #8 (**permalink**) 08-05-2005, 03:31 PM

Block is 9.48 deck height, just check the pistons. 69 - 74 crank shoud work, but as mentioned just buy a stroker crank, it is about the same price and with good heads you get an easy 500HP.

Justin

onefastmustang · #9 (**permalink**) 08-05-2005, 03:51 PM

Thanks guys.. I ordered a stroker kit from gofaststuff.com They gave me a good deal..

Thanks

Mark O'Neal · #10 (**permalink**) 08-10-2005, 01:44 PM

It is 9.480....stock. And it is also 40 years old. And most of the kits are for 9.500 blocks.

So the block is probably cut, and the pistons are probably tall, but the good news is it's easier to establish your block height.

Just figure how far out of the hole the piston is sticking, and subtract that from 9.500........

Have your machinist check it, you'll probably have to cut the pistons.