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  1. 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
  2. Quick Buick
    Sticky

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  3. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    4,231
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 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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    2,063
    wormwood
    Dec 28, 2023
  6. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    42,223
    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 2024
  7. Utah455
    Sticky

    Correct Oil Dip Stick for 1970 GS455 with power disc brakes - tube or no tube?

    Utah455, Oct 4, 2023
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    610
    70Riv455
    Oct 26, 2023
  8. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  9. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  10. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  11. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    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
  12. LARRY70GS
    Sticky

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

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    73Stage2
    Apr 30, 2024 at 11:42 AM
  13. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    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
  14. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    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
  15. ibmoses

    " Ported and Polished exhaust manifolds" ?

    ibmoses, Feb 4, 2006
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    David Hemker
    Feb 4, 2006
  16. 71skylarkgs

    "Camshaft Selection"

    71skylarkgs, Dec 10, 2006
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    1,134
    Buick Power
    Dec 14, 2006
  17. GS464

    "Core Shift"?

    GS464, Jul 7, 2005
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    1,312
    dinoz
    Jul 10, 2005
  18. cray1801

    "Crank pushed forward by converter" PROJECT

    cray1801, Feb 7, 2006 ... 2
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    1,659
    gsgns4me
    Mar 18, 2006
  19. Dan Gerber

    "Deburr" Valve Spring Dampers???

    Dan Gerber, Mar 19, 2014
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    785
    bigdwg03
    Mar 19, 2014
  20. TTNC

    "Fast ramp" cams

    TTNC, Jul 24, 2019
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    538
    87GN_70GS
    Jul 25, 2019
  21. hemibuster

    "Help" Leaking Intake Manifold

    hemibuster, Mar 3, 2008
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    hemibuster
    Mar 4, 2008
  22. iacovoni

    "HELP" Is there more vacuum the closer you get to the carb???

    iacovoni, Jul 12, 2007
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    LARRY70GS
    Jul 12, 2007
  23. bergs430riv

    "HELP" Priming a 430 oil pump?

    bergs430riv, Feb 26, 2004
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    bergs430riv
    Feb 26, 2004
  24. skritnoid

    "hot running" 455

    skritnoid, Jun 9, 2011
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    2,597
    skritnoid
    Jun 13, 2011
  25. flatire

    "parts wanted" power windows

    flatire, Jul 4, 2011
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    519
    WarHawg75
    Jul 4, 2011
  26. Machinefarmer

    "Special" Cam Shaft Bolts. Need advice.

    Machinefarmer, Oct 15, 2021
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    318
    Jim Weise
    Oct 15, 2021
  27. esoxross

    "SS" stamp on a 1238861 casting??????

    esoxross, May 16, 2006
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    BA
    May 18, 2006
  28. '68Riv430

    "star wars" air cleaner

    '68Riv430, Aug 3, 2005
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    806
    Blaze333
    Aug 4, 2005
  29. Ruston Kelly

    "The Buick Power Book"

    Ruston Kelly, Jan 18, 2004
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    977
    Ruston Kelly
    Jan 29, 2004
  30. Rockable

    "Traditional Looking" 455

    Rockable, Jul 17, 2021 ... 2
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    83T-type
    Sep 16, 2021
  31. Tomgun

    "Window Rattler" question

    Tomgun, Jan 25, 2005
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    1,303
    bill lagna
    Jan 27, 2005
  32. buick535

    "X" Pipe placement

    buick535, May 20, 2003 ... 2
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    grisby
    May 22, 2003
  33. Steve S

    "X" pipe install

    Steve S, Apr 8, 2017
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    Steve S
    Apr 20, 2017
  34. Sturmgewehr

    "Your engine looks SMALL

    Sturmgewehr, Apr 16, 2006
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    663
    Truzi
    Apr 17, 2006
  35. rtanner

    #1 cyl and crank measurements

    rtanner, Apr 11, 2015
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    BogusSVO
    Apr 13, 2015
  36. StratoBlue72

    #1231109 heads

    StratoBlue72, Nov 10, 2012
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    Jim Jones
    Nov 12, 2012
  37. jimmy

    #1241860

    jimmy, Jan 19, 2004
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    jimmy
    Jan 19, 2004
  38. Michael Evans

    #3 exhaust rub

    Michael Evans, Nov 5, 2007
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    863
    Chrille_GS
    Nov 7, 2007
  39. Deogi2

    #380 engine diagnosis help

    Deogi2, Oct 17, 2023 ... 2 3
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    1,479
    Mark Demko
    Apr 29, 2024 at 3:16 AM
  40. tazman

    #5 cylinder 50% leakdown, help

    tazman, Jul 23, 2014
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    1,677
    pmuller9
    Jul 28, 2014
  41. Michael Evans

    #7 cylinder running warm

    Michael Evans, May 7, 2005
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    675
    Michael Evans
    May 8, 2005
  42. staged67gspwr

    #8 plug keeps fouling,why?

    staged67gspwr, Nov 22, 2003 ... 2 3
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    staged67gspwr
    Dec 5, 2003
  43. Mylow70

    #s Help for 455 that has been decked?

    Mylow70, Oct 9, 2005
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    508
    Mylow70
    Oct 9, 2005
  44. aaron n maui

    #s match? How to know?

    aaron n maui, Jan 27, 2005
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    585
    aaron n maui
    Jan 28, 2005
  45. 69GS430/TKX

    $#% Rhodes Lifters can make your cam seem flat?

    69GS430/TKX, Apr 28, 2021
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    1,256
    69GS430/TKX
    May 3, 2021
  46. KELLY SONNABEND

    $$$$$ Rebuilt Timing Cover $$$$

    KELLY SONNABEND, Apr 23, 2004
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    610
    462CID
    Apr 23, 2004
  47. 11SecondGS

    $$$$$$How much to redo a 3.8 V6 - stockish

    11SecondGS, Apr 25, 2006
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    451
    alec296
    Apr 26, 2006
  48. 73Stage1

    $1.95 K&N Oil Filters 455 BBB

    73Stage1, Apr 24, 2011 ... 4 5 6
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    hiphopelements
    May 21, 2011
  49. online170

    $1000 to put into a 430, what should I spend it on?

    online170, Oct 10, 2010 ... 2 3
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    online170
    Dec 12, 2010
  50. 78 park ave

    $370.00 fine!

    78 park ave, Aug 22, 2006 ... 2
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    1,759
    RG67BEAST
    Aug 24, 2006
  51. ynahpetscnb

    $4000 rebuild?

    ynahpetscnb, Oct 15, 2007 ... 2
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    2,660
    ynahpetscnb
    Nov 2, 2007
  52. Freakazoid

    $5.00 Can Bearing installation tool, Homade

    Freakazoid, Dec 23, 2007
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    RG67BEAST
    Dec 24, 2007
  53. captjim

    $500 for a running 430 OK?

    captjim, Mar 25, 2007
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    1,080
    dinoz
    Mar 30, 2007
  54. bmdiener

    $55 stage 1 fuel pump

    bmdiener, Jul 24, 2003
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    1,106
    David Gramlow
    Aug 1, 2003
  55. Skippy597

    $700 for 72 Riviera 455 worth it?

    Skippy597, Aug 21, 2018
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    565
    Kennybill
    Aug 25, 2018
  56. Snowbound

    '63 Skylark race car...?

    Snowbound, Aug 14, 2006 ... 2
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    2,087
    RACEBUICKS
    Aug 28, 2006
  57. '65softtop4

    '65 GS Nailhead

    '65softtop4, Apr 25, 2021
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    310
    BamaWildcat
    May 13, 2021
  58. Aaron65

    '65 Skylark Owners! Quick Q.

    Aaron65, Jul 14, 2003
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    768
    Aaron65
    Jul 16, 2003
  59. "66 Special 455

    '66 Special fuel supply issue

    "66 Special 455, Nov 3, 2012
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    672
    "66 Special 455
    Apr 14, 2013
  60. mlh48

    '67 400 rebuild

    mlh48, Aug 14, 2003
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    767
    flynbuick
    Aug 14, 2003
  61. tjcole

    '67 400 vs 300 fan shrouds

    tjcole, Jun 21, 2004
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    646
    79BlueShark
    Jun 22, 2004
  62. DeTrevni

    '67 430 in a '65 Skylark: Will the stock transmission fit?

    DeTrevni, Oct 26, 2006
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    675
    DeTrevni
    Oct 26, 2006
  63. 94IDI

    '67 Core Support Interchange?

    94IDI, May 5, 2021
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    5
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    310
    94IDI
    May 8, 2021
  64. 67 Electra Cvt

    '67 Electra Cvt. 430 motor mounts

    67 Electra Cvt, Mar 24, 2020
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    513
    67 Electra Cvt
    Mar 30, 2020
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