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    Lost oil pressure

    455 , total build has 15,000 on run, lost oil pressure:

    kenne belle plate, oil in cover. took off oil cap repacked oil pump with vasoline as buick says to, have done this on all motors, never had...
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    BIG block Buick 430 in CAMARO

    Hello, any one ever put a 430 into a Camaro 82-92? Posten buick use to have motor mounts for bbb motors.

    I have a set of centurian 72 cross member mounts and bbb motor mounts 430 455.

    I am...
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    heads

    best was TA performance, you can shave heads too if you would like higher compression, remember to shave intake plain too. Intakes are the best next , TA copys the Edelbrock design, posten has ...
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    455 600hp yes

    The 1200 amount is unrealistic on a buick big block, see the motor on norm runs under 5500 rpm. on a good rebuild all bearings etc. is about 7500 tops, Buick does not do the High end horse, but...
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    the timing is exact by manual 6 degree

    6 degree bftd is the exact by factory manual for 74. but vaccuum off and plugged at 32-36 degree motor will have more power. see book told of earlier.
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    buick 455 timing or 430 set up

    get the book "guide to buick performance" by dove, the timing needs to be set to 32-36 degree before top dead. not 4 not 6, not 12. even 69 used 0 as a degree but buick performance designers made...
  7. bca Iowa nats

    Judging is done on Friday on field judging starts at 10am, ends aprox 2pm. Awards are at the evening banquet. starts on Tuesday and ends on Saturday. meet is $50 dollar per entry judged, and free...
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    455 into a 47

    Help, any comments of help for fitting or problems of a 455 into the 47 buicks?? this is a special , coupe. will be adding an electra 76 12bolt posi to rear with trail arms. Any help or comments...
  9. buying the 47 at rufusranch, 455 fit

    Hello need info help, one would like to add a 455 and 400 into the car. Fit factor. or should I just use a 250 6 chev, the motor is froze parts missing , not feazable to restore motor. Anyone ...
  10. Help, Flywheel fit? 231 Switch to 350Buick?

    help, Need info on 231, v6. to switch over to a 350 buick motor. I have a Roadhawk/skyhawk and The transmission is a Saginaw 4 speed. Bop bell. My Question: I Need to know, will the, flywheel ...
  11. Flywheel Help??? 231 switch to 350 Buick

    help, would like to put a 350 in place of the 231 in my Roadhawk on the Saginaw trans, will the flywheel fit the 350 back shaft mount for the flywheel? I have a 455 Alum fly for the tran if I can...
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    50 fit of 455

    the motor will go but... the trans will need a custom tube crossover, and the front frame will need to be cut to accomodate the oil filter as it will interffer weth the frame, As far as the trans...
  13. 430 68-69 water pump and bell , harmonic bell NEEDED

    Hello, need a water pump assume non ac car water pump, 2-3/4 inch from base to flange ring face, bell 2 pulley 1-3/4 inch water bell, and harmonic bell 2 pulley 2-inch deep, can any one help need to...
  14. BCA Nats next weekend swap update/cars

    Cars are at 452 cars, and swap is sold out and no room is available, DO NOT SHOW UP WITH A TRAILER FULL, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR NON REGISTERED SWAPPERS, AND NO ROOM ON GROUNDS , the cars are pre...
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    Buick National July BCA-update

    Hello, update: The Swap meet is sold out in spaces, many have inquired to the availability of more, but now is sold out. Cars are estimated as 450+ many are still waiting on final application due...
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    Buick club of America July Nats!!!!!

    Hello, and all those who have not entered it is coming due. The show is July 12-14, and deadline for entry is june 15, at buick club of america web site, The show is in Rochester MN, and takes the...
  17. Sticky: 70s id of 455

    70-71, 455 casting in the head has a year on end of the head side end in the year, the intake is a deep valleys on head/intake connection, note no EGR till 73 on back end, if opened the 70 71 have...
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    BCA Nationals in Minnesota 2006

    Call ahead, as most or many hotels sold out already, Holiday in and Marriot had a few left, and out side the show are like motel 8 and 6, The show is in July of 2006, and expect 550-700 cars and...
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