TA 1530 timing cover

Discussion in 'TA Performance' started by Bill Ryan, Aug 22, 2022.

  1. Bill Ryan

    Bill Ryan Member

    any idea when you might have one in stock? I have a 68 Skylark with low oil pressure and told we need a TA timing cover........ the only thing is there are none:(
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    While I always would prefer to get parts from TA Performance, if you need one now and can't wait, try looking for other covers. Have you tried calling TA and asking for a time frame for availability?

    https://jcaparts.com/products/new-buick-aluminum-timing-chain-cover-small-block-231-v6-350-v8

    https://www.bjsoffroad.com/Buick-350-Timing-Cover_p_680.html

    https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/pr...198-215-225-231-252-300-340-350-engines/35031

    You may want to call the above to verify they actually have one to ship.
     
  3. TA Perf

    TA Perf Member

    Bill
    We have been able to order a new V6-350 timing cover casting. The sample we received looked very nice. Once these get in we hope to start machining these in house. Were making progress. Sorry for the delay in some of our parts. It has been very hard finding CNC and Engine machinist. So that being said, anyone interested or knows someone that can do and interested in these jobs have them give me a call.
     
    FLGS400 and Dano like this.
  4. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Any luck finding a machinist?
     
    Dano likes this.
  5. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I've been hoarding NOS 350/V6 timing covers. I'm up to 3:).
     
    sean Buick 76 likes this.
  6. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Yes I am hoarding as well, likely over a dozen covers LOL.
     
    Dano likes this.
  7. gsjohnny1

    gsjohnny1 Well-Known Member

    got both of you beat. i got 2 cast iron timing covers. :eek: aluminums are for sissies. :D:D:D
     
    68Buick-Jim and Dano like this.
  8. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    16765892442695472528230598360916.jpg I only have a few. .:(:(
     
  9. TA Perf

    TA Perf Member

    Nice. The 350 I ran in the wagon when I was young has a iron cover on it as well. Marine use.
     
    72gs4spd, Dano and Max Damage like this.
  10. MrSony

    MrSony Well-Known Member

    Would those covers produced like the 455 covers?
     
  11. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    I bought a brand new GM cover when I bought the first GS I had it. Still in the box for safe keeping.
     
    Dano likes this.
  12. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    I broke one early on in my ownership through sheer stupidity.

    I found another in the wrecking yard at that time (remember those?) It was called Fleury's and was just north of Seattle. I think there is still a Bodyshop in Lynwood with the same name. Maybe it was there yard for the body shop. 30+ years ago.
     

Share This Page