I just picked up a SF & a SS short block of of a guy. Theres a 4 spd ball stud on the side of the motor still, a windage tray inside. What year are they and what HP?? This Buick stuffs still fairly new to me..
Tim, the SF code is for a 70 455 Riv, the SS is a Stage 1 block, someone else here should know the year off the top of their head.
Thanks He must of got them mixed up because he said the rebuilt one (SF) He thought was a stage block . The SS is still untouched. Both filthy been in his barn for 20 years he said.!! I figured I'd ask -never just take one guys word..
Sweet! Thanks for the link !! That is a sweet ID guide. :TU: The guy was cleaning house and I was his trash recepticle. Real nice guy , Heard I was lookin for the right Buick and said he had parts for sale.
Difference?? What's the difference on the stage lower end and the Riv. lower end?? Sorry to ask so many questions..:Comp: Is it the heads that are different or is it higher comp.and cam??
Tim - What is the VIN on the SS block? It is between the #1 and #3 spark plugs. It should be 40HXXXXXX. Also, just the cam is different on the shortblocks.
Actually, The SS code block will have a 5/8 hole for the oil pickup, and a 5/8 pickup tube. The SF motor will have a 1/2 inch tube and hole in the block. This was 70 only, as in 71, all blocks got the 5/8 stuff. JW
pickup It had a big pickup on it . Until the motor rolled over on the way home- And it got crushed ..:ball: :ball: A tube sticking out of the screen won,t do me much good.. Marco- I'll get the vin and post back.
ou: Thanks JW And thanks Tim - I'm just curious if I have the car in the registry, as the owner would probably be very interested :Brow:
Here is a thread which identifies all the specific Stage1 parts (including the 5/8 oil pick-up tube ou: ) Enjoy! PS - The fuel pump was also different
who ...what ...when....had the windage tray? I see a lot of crank scrapers for sale for also. Does the buick benefit more than others from the use of one? John
