Take a look at the 700r4 used behind V6's in various GM cars of the 80's specifically Camaros, Firebirds and Chevy S10s. The are significantly more compact than the V8 version. Probably still too...
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Take a look at the 700r4 used behind V6's in various GM cars of the 80's specifically Camaros, Firebirds and Chevy S10s. The are significantly more compact than the V8 version. Probably still too...
That sounds like the ticket. The transmission tunnel may be smaller on the '62 than the '67, so size of the trans is definitely an issue. Any reason you went with the 200r4 rather than the 700? I'm...
Hey Buick fans... I have a 1962 Special with the 215 and stock automatic. I would like to upgrade the trans with a more modern unit, preferably an overdrive. I know there are suppliers for adapters...
In the process of rebuilding a 350 I noticed that my pulleys do not line up. The water pump pulley is about 1/4" further ahead of the balancer pulley. I have read that these 350 Buicks used three...
That casting number is for a '75 or '76 350, both of which had "through the pushrod" oiling, and should be fine on a post-'69 block.
Thanks, Bob! I knew someone out there would have the answer. Lots of good info there.
OK Buick guys...
I am assembling a 350 Buick engine. I think it is a '72, not sure but it has hollow pushrods and a 5/8" oil pickup tube. Anyway, how do I determine which piston/rod combos go on the...
An inspection of the disassembled 350 bottom end indicates the crank and bearings were scored by some gritty substance, wreaking havoc with the clearances and thus the oil pressure. Found some...
Hey guys...an update on my 350 oil pressure issue. Had to wait until the weather cleared a bit because I have no garage space. Anyway, finally got the engine out and torn down. The mains and rod...
Thanks, Kitty. Big Rivy also mentioned the absence of a gasket on the pickup tube as being a possible problem. That makes sense, and to tell the truth I don't remember if a gasket got installed there...
I admire your passion, BigRivy. My Dad used to drive a '71 boattail, by the way. Guess you missed the part where I said I'm a big Buick fan, I restored and drove a '54 Skylark for a dozen years. Had...
Thanks for the input. I'm thinking there must be some problem with the bearing clearances or the block itself, since everything with the pump and timing cover has been checked and double-checked. I...
I bought a '48 Chevy pickup with a Buick 350 in it. The number 7 and 8 rod bearings were completely trashed. After debating whether to rebuild the Buick or swap in a Chevy, I decided to go with the...