How Long IS a Long Snout Crank?

[2R2]

I know in mid-'62, all V8s went to the "long snout" crank. So my question: when looking at a loose V8 crank, how can you tell the difference? How long is a long snout crank, and how long is a short snout crank? Where should the measurements be taken from?[?]

Thanks!




Eric DeRosa

'49 2R-5 (original Survivor)
'63 R2 Lark (barely surviving)

[StudeRich]

The "snout" (small part of the front of the crank) only exists from the first bearing surface forward to the tip. ONLY the [u]LATE '62 Full-Flow block</u> and '63-'64 are the ones with the long snout crank. I match them up or LOOK at them and see, one is longer and call it long! [:0]

[buddymander]

Hmm, I wonder if that same method would work in determining the length of a "short nosed" crank..

[2R2]

StudeRich,

Thanks for responding - the challenge I have is I am only looking at one crank, I have nothing to compare it to! Thus, was hoping someone might have a long or short snout crank to actually measure!

thanks in advance to all the knowledgeable forum members!

Eric DeRosa

'49 2R-5 (original Survivor)
'63 R2 Lark (barely surviving)

[Dwain G.]

Approximate measurements, for quick reference only. Long snout 3 3/8", short snout 2 7/8". From front of crankshaft back to first journal.

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Dwain G.

[2R2]

Thanks Dwain!

Eric DeRosa

'49 2R-5 (original Survivor)
'63 R2 Lark (barely surviving)