340 Static Compression Numbers and Test Procedure

Hey YR I don’t think I am implying that this is a balanced cast crank as I have no clue as to what it is. I agree a balance job on a cast unit makes no sense and I doubt any machine shop would even do this.
Just trying to figure out how best to continue if I don’t know what it is. The previous guy who worked on this set up had no brains whatsoever so I am not convinced that it was set up correctly. I guess I have to pull the oil pan to get a better look at the crank to make a determination if its forged (internally balanced) or cast (externally balanced).


I get what you are doing and dang sure don't blame you.

If it was me (I'm not into doing more work than needed...the wife says I'm lazy) I'd rather pull the timing cover. You should be able to roll the crank around and see the parting line on it.

That's way less work than pulling the pan. Unless the engine is out. This is a long thread and I get confused.