Originally posted by carbking:
As to the Ford 300 crankshaft being weak, we ran a 300 with modified 4 barrel carb, 4 speed, and headers in a Ford van for over 500K miles. The head was never off the engine. Engine was still strong when body rusted out for the third time (I love salt and cinders!!!).
Jon.
I would say that is not the norm for a 300 Ford lasting that long.
Nice story though.
MBHD
