My book only goes to '75...anyone have the codes for '76? Any possibility that it would have a '75 VIN code and a '76 block code?
Here's a couple more shots of the block code. I tried to get as much detail as I could so that you will all see what I can see...still don't know what it is...
Hey man, looks like its coming along. My dad is on a junk yard trip to georgia right now but when he gets back i'll have him look over the thread and see if he can help any. He has a pretty extensive knowledge on 455's and well motors in general.. I'm still just a grasshoper trying to learn. He did say something about buicks starting the blue paint on the 455's after 74 or 75.. he called them "blue blocks" Maybe he could be of some help, maybe not. Looking good man though, and good job labeling all the hardware.. I had to learn the hard way on my first rebuild ou: And i'm interested in hearing the story about how you obtained that beauty. Have Fun! -Dru
I appreciate that Dru, I'm going to catch up on updating the thread to my current point of the rebuild while I wait and see what everyone comes up with. I just don't understand that block code AT ALL...I could even see if there was a code that was just "A"...but there's not...
Lifters came out extremely easy. Most looked good like this... But then there were a few that looked like this... We're thinkin that the one time the engine was gone thru, they didn't change the cam, but they changed the lifters...or, as I said before, this engine has very low mileage...I'll never know...o No:
Here's the timing cover where the water pump mounts... And the here's the water pump itself... That's alot of corrosion built up...gee, ya think I can reuse it? :laugh:
Took out all the rods & pistons. The crank looks good so far and the cylinders look like they can just be honed & they'll be good to go... I stamped all the rods in corresponding order since I plan on reusing them.
Got everything out in the driveway soaked in degreaser ready for another powerwasher bath. We rolled the LeSabre halfway out to do the same with the engine bay and steering linkage/control arms.
Blasting away...glad I remembered to plug all the different exposed orifices beforehand, that pressure washer is no joke, we actually put a hole in a full tire with it one time...got a little too close...
My buddy takin a nice long shot of the rear quarter... Me giving the block another coat of degreaser while my dad takes a turn at blasting duty...
Blasting off as much caked on grease as possible... Engine bay is alot cleaner... This will all be repainted black, bushings all replaced, and shocks replaced very, very soon.
