Hello! I'm putting my 350 back together after machine work, and my initial measurements show that my rod bearing clearances may be too tight. The...
Years ago I started an engine swap and pulled the factory Olds 260 out of my 75 Buick Skylark and rebuilt a Buick 350. I stopped the project for...
I started a rebuild on my 75 Skylark about 10 years ago, maybe longer. I pulled the olds 260 that was in it and bought a Buick 350. I tore down...
Hello everyone, As we are getting into fall I'm considering on doing a small refresh on my 1969 Skylark's engine and transmission over the...
Hey everyone. I'm doing a swap from my 231 v6 into a 350 Buick that I purchased into my 1978 Regal limited. This is not from car specified car. It...
Does anybody know of a good engine builder in SE Washington state? Somebody who speaks Buick? Alternately, if I have to go to whatever shop is...
Hi All, I've got a 340-4v in my '66 Skylark and I want to replace my 2spd with a Tremec which I am pretty sure means I need to take my crank down...
I’ve got a buddy who just picked up a 66 gto that he got from a guy who had the engine rebuilt about 4-5 years ago but never started it. It was...
Hey all, I'm thinking about buying a dial bore gauge to check out a used 455 core that I bought to see if I need to have it bored or if I can get...
My water pump is fastened with the wrong length bolts. Can anyone tell me the size and length of the bolts needed to fasten the water pump onto a...
Hey guys, I'm finally posting a thread, because I've hit a wall on what to do next. So I'm having oiling issues. I get 40lbs at start up when it...
Hey everybody. I was wondering if there are any known Buick engine builders in Florida? I currently live in Missouri but am getting ready to move...
Good morning everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of a reputable engine builder in North Carolina or VA that is familiar with the...
let me give you a break down. Last year I purchased a chevy 305 vortec from a buddy. Having a friend of my building it up for me. Reason was, I...
This is my first post, I've been using the site for years now for tips and reading topics. Here's my issue, I've never built an engine before...
Whats up fellow Nailheads! I have a '61 2DR Electra that has a '63 Nailhead in it. It runs ok but it has low compression and I am looking to...
Hey guys I have a 1970 buick lesabre custom 455 (what a title) anyway's im rebuilding the engine and wanted some input. I've got a 2.73 rear end...
So, I'm fixing up this old boat and it might be time to make the first big change.... I've got a stock 350 with a Quadrajet that's probably due...
:Dou: I'll start out with a slap to the head on this one. first short and sweet not often have I pushed her hard but when I did the 120k motor...
I'm swapping my 350-4 with a '73 455 and while the new engine was being rebuilt, I was told the front engine cover was corroded and that I'd need...
