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Im afraid to buy the timing covers on ebay the person selling them has feedback issues with timing covers.

I found the timing covers at finishline motorsports. Not sure which one I need. I hope...

The only timing covers I have been able to find are on ebay and they look wore out... The $500 one from TA and I looked up this Bobb Mackley and cant find anything relating to timing covers.

How...

Ok, this sounds like a much better idea than what I was going to do...Thanks for the help. :bgrin: With that manifold will I need anything else like longer push rods?
Not only does this make sense...

So, a cam from TA212, stock pistons, hooker headers, but what manifold and carb combo would be good with that?

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Well I have the carb that came on the 455 but its not in good shape...it prob. needs a rebuild...If that is true about the manifold then I wont get the new one.

Im about to buy all the parts for my 72 455. Before we decided to rebuild it we heard it run. Somebody, about 10 years ago rebuilt the engine and screwed it up. some of the freeze plugs were blown...

Thanks for the info

Would any of you know where I can get a timing cover and fly wheel used or aftermarket?

I have a 455 motor, turbo 400 trans, driveshaft from a 72 GS 455 and trying to take it apart we broke the timing cover. Would the timing cover from a 455 in a 73 Electra work as a replacement? ...

Thanks a ton...I planed on doing springs cause it needs control arm bushings...I have the powersteering pump and bracket as well as AC bracket so Im good there. I will take note of the hoeses and...

But im using a stock 455 block from a 72 GS 455

Anyone know?

What I mean is, are there any other obvious changes that have to be made...do I have to change something at the gas pedal do i have to change any cables going to transmission, do i have to change...

My father has an all original cortez gold, Matching Numbers, 1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1, Four Speed with low miles on its original motor 2nd owner. They only made 101 of these cars and he has one of...

We took this stock 1972 455 and matching T400 and took it apart half of it allready. It looks like it had a stock rebuild and was only driven like 5k miles but the engine had been sitting so seals...

Im currently driving my 350 1970 skylark custom with bench seat...I got the 455 and T400 and drive shaft out of a 1972 GS 455. All I think I need is 455 frame mounts or pads, and a fan shroud. Am I...

Thanks for the help

Im just trying to figure out whats realistic using an original engine...I want to rebuild it im just not sure what i can do to a an original block without overdoing it

Yes they all fit...I have the clock if you want that...works and looks great

Im an electrical engineer fyi

You a short in your electrical to the block or frame. If you trace the wires and dont find it I may know where it is. Check your fusable link and wiring near and...

I just got a 455 from a 72 GS 455 with its turbo 400 trans. I want to rebuild it and get the HP close to 1200. Also using a turbo an without using one. How realistic is this and could this engine...

Im not quite understanding...Im doing this same thing...Im putting 455 in a 350 skylark. I have the original engine mounts and brackets form the junked GS 455 it came out of...will it bolt up in my...

im about to do the exact conversion myself in my 70 skylark. I will find out soon enough but are you saying i have to like drill holes or something to get the brackets and mounts to fit

I have a lot of experience with buying and selling them...A 72 skylark thats all original and in great shape could sell for 6900. On ebay it should bring 5k to 6k. If it has original paint and other...