Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. LARRY70GS
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    Post your Cam Cards in this thread for reference by other members

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    Dj stoner
    Sep 11, 2024
  2. Jim Weise
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    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  3. Quick Buick
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    ORIGINAL SAE CONFERENCE BB HANDOUT BOOKLET- SCAN BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    Nailhead in a 1967
    Apr 5, 2024
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 2024
  5. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    BOP 455 REAR SEAL INSTALL- STEP BY STEP BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    wormwood
    Dec 28, 2023
  6. Utah455
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    Correct Oil Dip Stick for 1970 GS455 with power disc brakes - tube or no tube?

    Utah455, Oct 4, 2023
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    70Riv455
    Oct 26, 2023
  7. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  8. Jim Weise
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    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods

    Jim Weise, Oct 8, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    StfSocal
    May 2, 2022
  9. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods With Pictures

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    3,055
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  10. Quick Buick
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    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important. With Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
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    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important.

    Jim Weise, Feb 14, 2009 ... 2 3
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    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  12. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    4,576
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  13. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    24,253
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  14. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    24,391
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  15. kylecoyote

    Oregon Cam Grinding?

    kylecoyote, Aug 20, 2024
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    500
    kylecoyote
    Oct 4, 2024 at 10:54 AM
  16. knucklebusted

    Timing Keeps Moving

    knucklebusted, Sep 25, 2024
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    493
    DaWildcat
    Oct 4, 2024 at 12:45 AM
  17. got_tork

    Chipped Cam Tooth Gear

    got_tork, Jul 14, 2024
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    574
    Diesel Kinevel
    Oct 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM
  18. RWC

    Intermittent starting

    RWC, Sep 30, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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    RWC
    Oct 3, 2024 at 8:20 AM
  19. Note 1970

    Stage 2 dipstick options

    Note 1970, Sep 27, 2024
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    294
    Marv Marksberry
    Sep 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
  20. TORQUED455

    TA big block timing cover front crank seal

    TORQUED455, Sep 16, 2024 ... 2
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    710
    UticaGeoff
    Sep 27, 2024
  21. stickman61

    BBC rods?

    stickman61, Sep 23, 2024
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    414
    BrianTrick
    Sep 25, 2024
  22. 436'd Skylark

    Timing cover/Balancer seal install trick..

    436'd Skylark, Sep 24, 2024
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    208
    436'd Skylark
    Sep 25, 2024
  23. accelr8

    Is running fuel lines and positive battery cable side-by-side a safety concern?

    accelr8, Sep 20, 2024
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    437
    BrianTrick
    Sep 24, 2024
  24. BQUICK

    TA roller rockers only roller tips now

    BQUICK, Sep 12, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    VET
    Sep 23, 2024
  25. accelr8

    I'm on the fence about running a fuel cell. I need a push one way or the other.

    accelr8, Sep 20, 2024 ... 2
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    391
    accelr8
    Sep 23, 2024
  26. mul76

    Compression Ratio

    mul76, Sep 20, 2024
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    440
    LARRY70GS
    Sep 23, 2024
  27. Dj stoner

    Novice / Uneducated

    Dj stoner, Dec 11, 2023 ... 2 3
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    Schurkey
    Sep 22, 2024
  28. Bigpig455

    462 Rebuild

    Bigpig455, May 3, 2024 ... 2 3
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    LARRY70GS
    Sep 20, 2024
  29. Luxus

    AFR advice

    Luxus, Sep 17, 2024 ... 2
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    643
    Jim Weise
    Sep 19, 2024
  30. gsla72

    455 Build/Refresh

    gsla72, Sep 14, 2024
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    398
    70 GMuscle
    Sep 18, 2024
  31. Canadian GS 350

    470 Stroker build

    Canadian GS 350, Jul 24, 2022 ... 7 8 9
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    Canadian GS 350
    Sep 16, 2024
  32. EricV216

    TA or Howard’s cam

    EricV216, Sep 13, 2024
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    333
    LARRY70GS
    Sep 15, 2024
  33. Al T

    455 Distributor Question

    Al T, Sep 13, 2024
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    205
    Schurkey
    Sep 13, 2024
  34. thatguysbuick

    radiator question

    thatguysbuick, Sep 8, 2024
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    442
    hugger
    Sep 9, 2024
  35. jr_

    470 assembly started

    jr_, Nov 3, 2022 ... 8 9 10
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    jr_
    Sep 4, 2024
  36. dhenderz

    Intake Related Questions

    dhenderz, Sep 3, 2024
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    316
    12lives
    Sep 4, 2024
  37. Luxus

    Carb tuning help

    Luxus, Aug 28, 2024
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    15
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    372
    techg8
    Sep 3, 2024
  38. N360LL

    Old school recipe BBB for a hot rod

    N360LL, Sep 2, 2024
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    243
    Stevem
    Sep 3, 2024
  39. Dj stoner

    Camshaft end play

    Dj stoner, Sep 1, 2024
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    187
    Dj stoner
    Sep 2, 2024
  40. 12lives

    Chicken or egg - cam vs piston rings

    12lives, Aug 30, 2024
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    245
    Schurkey
    Sep 1, 2024
  41. accelr8

    Any jet size recommendations for initial start up of new engine with new carb?

    accelr8, Aug 31, 2024
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    177
    accelr8
    Sep 1, 2024
  42. Luxus

    Overheating starter

    Luxus, Aug 30, 2024
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    17
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    340
    Schurkey
    Sep 1, 2024
  43. StfSocal

    New (to me) 455

    StfSocal, Aug 29, 2024
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    273
    hugger
    Aug 30, 2024
  44. dhenderz

    Stage1 Valve Covers - New or Rechrome?

    dhenderz, Jul 22, 2024 ... 2
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    905
    dhenderz
    Aug 30, 2024
  45. Bryan C. Robertson

    455 overheating/stalling

    Bryan C. Robertson, Jul 17, 2024
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    465
    Stevem
    Aug 29, 2024
  46. Steve Schlater

    Steve Morris Racing Engines - Porting Buick Cylinder Heads

    Steve Schlater, Aug 26, 2024
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    793
    sratt17
    Aug 28, 2024
  47. 72'lark

    Carb/Engine tuning

    72'lark, Aug 15, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1,205
    TORQUED455
    Aug 28, 2024
  48. Atbb

    Quick flexplate question

    Atbb, Mar 21, 2024 ... 2
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    1,129
    ranger
    Aug 28, 2024
  49. ranger

    Why not coat the camshaft?

    ranger, Aug 19, 2024 ... 2
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    854
    Stevem
    Aug 24, 2024
  50. IDOXLR8

    455 GS Tail Pipe Size

    IDOXLR8, Aug 19, 2024
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    4
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    287
    IDOXLR8
    Aug 20, 2024
  51. Daves

    Buick 455 block update

    Daves, Aug 18, 2024
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    444
    LARRY70GS
    Aug 19, 2024
  52. Jerrit72Riv

    Hydraulic flat tappet lifters

    Jerrit72Riv, Oct 12, 2021 ... 2
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    12lives
    Aug 17, 2024
  53. accelr8

    Thread sealer on intake manifold bolts?

    accelr8, Aug 15, 2024
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    163
    LARRY70GS
    Aug 15, 2024
  54. Dj stoner

    Drivers Side Oil Galley

    Dj stoner, Aug 13, 2024
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    281
    Dj stoner
    Aug 14, 2024
  55. Luxus

    Valve cover breather

    Luxus, Aug 10, 2024
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    402
    LARRY70GS
    Aug 12, 2024
  56. Al T

    Throttle Cable Adjustment?

    Al T, Jul 25, 2024 ... 3 4 5
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    1,701
    hugger
    Aug 10, 2024
  57. Skylard

    No-Hop Bars

    Skylard, Jul 28, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1,340
    avmechanic
    Aug 9, 2024
  58. accelr8

    Roller Rocker Alignment Questions

    accelr8, Jul 31, 2024
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    468
    Stage 2 iron
    Aug 8, 2024
  59. Da Torquester.

    ARP Bolt Lube In Aluminum Heads

    Da Torquester., Aug 6, 2024
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    346
    Da Torquester.
    Aug 8, 2024
  60. bluebuick

    Heads out of storage ?

    bluebuick, Aug 6, 2024
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    244
    bluebuick
    Aug 6, 2024
  61. Stage 2 iron

    0.10 over 1/16 455 rings

    Stage 2 iron, Aug 5, 2024
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    173
    Stage 2 iron
    Aug 6, 2024
  62. BrianTrick

    Debunking Aluminum Rods

    BrianTrick, Aug 3, 2024
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    413
    BrianTrick
    Aug 5, 2024
  63. dhenderz

    455 Conn Rod Nuts - 12 or 6 pt from Factory?

    dhenderz, Jul 25, 2024
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    484
    Redmanf1
    Aug 2, 2024
  64. LARRY70GS

    Ever see a gauge do this?

    LARRY70GS, Jul 29, 2024
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    569
    1973gs
    Aug 1, 2024
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