I pulled the 383 out of my 66 windsor

[Cartel]

What you did was scuff the coating of the bearing. I don't remember you saying what type of bearings you are using.

It's probably OK, but I think you may be better off replacing that bearing. I'm actually surprised that it bolted together at all, but since it did, I'd be concerned with how round the bearing is now.

Did you check clearances?

I sourced another bearing local. $30 mistake.
I did not check clearance I'm gambling that since the crank is untouched except a polish. It should be good. other than this last rod, they move freely side to side.

 

[Big_John]

I sourced another bearing local. $30 mistake.
I did not check clearance I'm gambling that since the crank is untouched except a polish. It should be good. other than this last rod, they move freely side to side.

IMHO, that's a bad gamble.

At least get some plasti-gauge and check a few.

Have you checked your ring gap before you started assembling the crank?