On Scott's speed shop he made reference to a shortened input shaft transmission for a 400. My 64 Sport Fury once had a 383-4speed. It now has a 440-4speed. I'm building a 512 stroker 400 to put in it instead. It's an 833, not sure how many spline yet, I haven't pulled it apart yet. Using a 440 source kit. I hadn't thought about input shaft length. Assumed they were compatible. Do I need to do something to make this match work? Thanks in advance. The previous owner passed, so I can't ask unfortunately.
400 engine (512 stroker) replacing 440 and 4 speed. Please educate me
- Thread starter Todd Millican
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If you are buying a stroker kit from 440 Source, the crank should already be drilled for a 4-speed, if that is what you are asking. OEM cranks that were in automatic cars were usually not drilled deep enough or finished for a 4-speed input shaft, so guys would just cut 3/4" off and run a pilot bearing instead of bushing.
451Mopar
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The 4.25" stroker crank for the 440 I have from 440 source was drilled for the pilot bearing, but not finished to size.
The hole needed to be reamed to size for the pilot bearing to press-in correctly.
When I changed from the 833 4-speed to the 5-speed OD transmission, the transmission kit came with the roller pilot bearing, so the bushing wasn't needed if you use the roller pilot bearing.
The hole needed to be reamed to size for the pilot bearing to press-in correctly.
When I changed from the 833 4-speed to the 5-speed OD transmission, the transmission kit came with the roller pilot bearing, so the bushing wasn't needed if you use the roller pilot bearing.
Perfect, Gentlemen, thank you.
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