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Sorry guys,

but TA also sells + recommends 20W50 synthetic oil, and so do many others.

Castrol RS 10W60 oil is cold even thinner than 20W50 and hot a little thicker then 20W50.

This oil...

Thank you so much for your quick reply.
I guess i spoke to soon, because when i pulled out the ignition this evening, the pin was still in place, but this time the gear wheel was all worn out.
...

Hi Guys,

My name is Sjoerd and i am from the Netherlands.
I drive a 1975 Buick Electra with a 455.

Engine was overhauled by me 1,5 years ago. And running great since.
And 0,5 years ago, i...

Here's how i did it:

http://img179.imagevenue.com/loc489/th_09270_Dsc01925a_122_489lo.jpg

http://img151.imagevenue.com/loc647/th_09271_Dsc01927a_122_647lo.jpg

Thank you all for your replies.

This was an professional overhaul job of the engine.
All bearings have the right clearances. I also used the Stephen Dove book for serveral oil passages...

Hi guys,

I just did a complete overhaul of my 455 engine.
I drove it for about 1250 mls or so.

Installed a oilpressure gauge 2 weeks ago.
Now i find i STILL have an oilpressure problem...

Thanks man, for the info!
Altough i think it is weird to have 2 pcv valves, i could give it a try.

One question: when you add another pcv valve on one of your covers, where do you hook it up to?...

Hi guys,

I recently overhauled my 455 engine.
You all helped me earlier, i'm that guy from the Netherlands who asked for your help earlier during the overhaul.

Well, engine runs great, great...

Thanks man, i'll follow the Stephen book then and everything should be fine.
Thanks for the background info.

Kind regards,

Sjoerd

Hi guys,
this message board is SUPER and exactly what i need when rebuilding the 455 engine.

Later this week i will rebuild my oil pump and i have a question about that.

Stephen's book...

during lunch hour :

http://server5.ihostphotos.com/imgt/9F69a4deA7Zee7367Afa58dcW636Tc31.jpg

:D

I think this will work

:thumbsup:

not in the center of the shaft? ow i thought it was

okay, i'll check that, and i have the Dove book also (you can't overhaul your engine without it!)

if it is not in the center of the...

So maybe if i made something like this, bronze.

http://server5.ihostphotos.com/imgt/4Fed0bbAf33601YeecY6W12c12fW52d2.jpg


Thread will be something like 5/16" = 8 mm
Stop will be diameter...

I dont think i am running a double timing chain.

http://server5.ihostphotos.com/imgt/32cF85cAf63Y33b7bfTeZb03fe97Y75b.jpg

They are single chainwheels, with a chain that has side plates to...

HI,

I had the same problem with my 455 1975 electra.
The light was coming on with a warm engine, standing still before a traffice light or something.
Then i would have to throttle up, and the...

Thanks!

So the worm-gearing on the camshaft and distibutor pushes the camshaft back in the engine?

Then there is no need for an additional spring.

Thanks for the quick reply, now i can...

Hello,I am currently overhauling my 1975 Buick 455 engine.While placing the timingcover this evening, i noticed something strange:how is the camshaft retained in its position?Not only by the the...

Hello,

My name is Sjoerd and i’m from the Netherlands.

As i posted earlier on this board:
I own a 1975 Buick Electra with a 455 engine.
My car: http://home.wanadoo.nl/9man/Buick.htm
I am...

Hello,

I'm currently overhauling my 455 engine.
I also bought an intake manifold by Edelbrock.

The coolant hoses connections are quite easy to transfer to the new intake.
But the backside of...

My wife carries her own set of keys and turns some heads driving my 1975 Electra :)

She is quite tiny, and has long blond hair.
You should see the guys at the gasstation as she fills it up.
...

Hello,

I’m from the Netherlands, and I’m overhauling my 455 Buick engine at the moment.

Someone offered me a exhaust manifold (drivers side) for my 455 engine.

I need it, because mine has a...

Hi all,

Thanks for the oilpump info. That will be helpful soon.

yesterday evening i took some pictures of the decals of my Buick:

http://home.wanadoo.nl/9man/engine.htm

The engine number...

I will definitly take a good look at the oilpump and covers.
Here my engine setup, as promised:
http://home.wanadoo.nl/9man/engine.htm

Picture 1 clearly shows the alternate airintake on the...

Thank you all for your quick replies.

@rcull&bobc455: yes i think a different cam-shaft is a great idea, and will try to find a TA212 cam here in the Netherlands.

My engine is allready fitted...

Hello,

I'm from The Netherlands and own a 1975 Buick Electra with a 455 Buick engine.

http://home.wanadoo.nl/9man/Buick.htm

I am planning a rebuilt of the engine, because i have some wear on...