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Bob, when Wayner said 350, I just automatically assumed that he meant a Buick 350. It never occurred to me that he might be asking about a Chevy.

Ray

Do the Malibu springs install without needing any modification? If yes, this would be a very useful piece of info to save so others could see it. Perhaps the moderator might be able to arrange for...

Mac, you are most welcome.

Your experience with the Pertronix comes as a surprise to me. I have them installed on three vehicles with different engine types, and all have been entirely...

If the new (used) locks come with a matching key, you should be fine. Thank you for clarifying that point.

For the future, you might want to look for a locksmith who can cut a key from the code,...

This is a fairly common swap because of the relative scarcity of 340 engines. Parts availability is much better for the 350, especially if you are planning on performance upgrades. The mounts and...

Do the lock cylinders which you removed from your car doors have the key code stamped on them? If yes, it sounds as if the locksmith is saying he does not know how to make a key from the stamped...

A stuck lifter won't bend a pushrod, but a stuck valve definitely will. This is fairly common on engines which have been sitting long enough. Before starting an engine which hasn't been run in a...

The wiring setup you described is correct for a stock ignition system with points. The wire coming from the "R" terminal on the solenoid serves to bypass the resistance wire so that the coil gets...

I'm not understanding what you mean by this. Are you saying that the locksmith does not have the correct key blank to fit your cylinders? This is unexpected, because US-made GM cars used the same...

Thanks, Tom.

Ray

If you have eliminated the valve gear as the source of the noise, check the fuel pump. That's the only other part I can think of which cycles once for each camshaft revolution. If you start with...

Tom, would the 63 drums have worked on the 55 hubs, or did you have to keep the 63 hubs because that was the only way to make the swap work?

Ray

The 56 has ball bearings and the 62 has roller, so the hubs likely won't swap. However, there is a good chance that you may be able to use the 62 drums on the 56 hubs, if you want to try it.

Ray

Now you know why Buick stayed with 15" wheels when most other makes went to 14" in the late 50s. Unless it has a stupid amount of reverse offset, no 14" wheel is going to fit over a 12" drum. If...

I hope you meant 1/2 thousandth rather than 1/2 inch!

Ray

The bolts are 9/16"-18. You can get them from RockAuto.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1320107,parttype,7680

The wheel center hole is about 3-7/16", which is larger than most other GM...

That sounds pretty drastic if you like the radiator otherwise. It would probably be easier to make up some line extensions. Parts stores sell short lengths of tubing already flared with nuts on...

Wolfgang, you are most welcome. Please post again and tell us how it works out for you

This page may explain the key code system better....

Your keys do not need to have the code stamped on them. A locksmith can derive the code by looking at the cuts on the key. Also, your present locks can be recoded to fit whatever key you want to...

Kevin, thank you for your feedback. It may be of help to the next person who runs into this problem. The corrosion issue seems to be widespread.

Ray

Wolfgang, you may not need to replace any lock cylinders at all. Have your present keys ever worked in the door locks since you have owned the car? If not, it may be because those locks require a...

It is possible that one or more of your locks has been replaced. Try removing one of the door locks. It should have a key code stamped on it and you can have a new key cut to match that number.
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AC oil filter blue is not the same as Chevy engine blue. If I had to guess, I would say the AC color is darker and has more red in it. The paint may be available from restoration parts suppliers,...

The stock generator is rated at 35 or 40 amps. It will certainly handle the fan load at driving speed, but it has almost no output at idle. GM did offer higher amp generators, including one "low...

Is there anything in this article which could be of help? Your engine would seem to be the L82 type.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_60%C2%B0_V6_engine

Ray