Saw this a few minutes ago on eBay. Opening bid seems reasonable. Don't know anything about the components used for one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Buick-...921279?hash=item35faad323f:g:auUAAOSwzhVWq~ZD
Never heard of a 354 Nalhead.... 322, 364, yes.o No: In the pic of the bottom end, 2nd cylinder from the left (#3), the bore has some rust. Also looks like that nut on the rod bolt has slots in it, a castle nut? The later Nailheads have 12 point nuts. Who rebuilt it? Was it done correctly? Is the bearing clearance in spec? piston-wall clearance correct? What's the actual compression ratio? Were valve seats replaced (if yes, they might leak water into the cylinder). Does it have a warranty?? Too many unknowns, you would be taking a chance.
I saw that auction. But have a real close look at the picture of the lower end crank and rods. There looks like quite a lot of rust happening there. I would say the oil pan has been left off for an extended period of time.
[[In the pic of the bottom end, 2nd cylinder from the left (#3), the bore has some rust. Also looks like that nut on the rod bolt has slots in it, a castle nut? The later Nailheads have 12 point nuts.]] To me it actually looks like THREE different types of rods nuts have been used. And I'd say the paint is a new addition - oh so carefully applied (not)
My guess is a engine remanufacture is not selling the engine (but did build it, common for them to install what ever fastener is in front of them) , it looks like some one purchased the engine for a street rod (notice the turbo 400 with Lokar shifter in the one picture) and had it for years and decided not to use the engine. Bill in Richmond, VA
what the 425 heads on a 364 do to the compression? There's a lot of rust going on there 35126 is an Alabama zip code.
NHRA specs say the heads have the same volume. http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-bin/pub9990262549620.cgi?categoryid=9990391183846 41 minutes left and still no bids on that eBay engine.....
If I were thinking of buying it, I wouldn't pay more than core price. New pretty red paint not withstanding.
I realize that it's over now, but I do pretty much agree with you James. Also the 364 (if that is what it is) is a stand-alone Nailhead as far as intake manifold and a couple of other things. I would beware of any engine that was claimed to be overhauled unless I could document the overhaul.
What is "stand alone" about a 364 intake, I thought it basically went small block, big block with 364 being the biggest of the small blocks? So any small block fitted a small block and any big block fitted the big blocks I want to put a 4 barrel and a dual exhaust on mine (58 special), so dont want to fall into the trap of misinformation Mick
The Nailhead manifolds were in three different widths dictated by deck height: 264/322, 364 and 401/425. The taller the deck, the wider the intake and water manifolds. You would need a 4 bbl 364 manifold. There were adapter plates available to fit one size manifold to another, but I couldn't tell you where to find them today. Cheryl
Thanks for that That sucks, at least I havnt bought one yet because I was just looking for one that wasnt for a 401 Good thing I am not in a rush Mick
