This is from another thread, but it raised questions in my mind I always wondered about that...in fact was going to go back to the parts store and have them replace the oil pump because of low,low pressure (50 on start up cold and 25 driving RPMs...dang near zero sitting at a stop light) Is there a way to restore the timing cover or do I need to start looking for a replacement? The odometer is sitting at around 20,000, 2500 on a reman motor. Because it was a "farm" truck it should have had an hour meter installed to help me figure out how many actual hours of run time is on it. Wayne S
From what I've heard, 350 timing covers are cheap and pleantiful, and are the same as the ones on the ever popular 231 V6. People restore 455 Timing covers, but never heard of anyone restoring a 350 cover. Not saying it isnt possible. Hopefully someone a bit more knowledgable will answer :grin:
It just depends on if you want to use a V6 cover on your 350. You can get them aftermarket for a resonable price. and the pump walls will not be worn either. Then get yourself a booster plate and regulator from TA and your set. other than priming the pump and buying a jar of vaseline to pack the pump so that you can prime it, Be aware of the clearances on the pump also it must be set correctly. :beer
Where are the V6 covers available from, I haven't seen them online for awhile? From what I remember, the only difference was that the V-6 has a bolt-on timing mark indicator, the V-8 one was cast in.
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The booster plate goes between the the timing cover and the oil filter housing. It is a steel plate which prevents wear to the Oil filter housing surface. This surface is aluminum and by adding the Booster plate it will not wear into this housing as it would without because the steel gears of the oil pump rides on this surface. The adjustable regulator helps you increase pressure of oil by way of putting pressure on the oil pump spring. on the outside of the cover you will see a nut on the outside it is about 3/4" in diameter inside this is the spring I am mentioning.
I didn't even get a chance to answer o No: :laugh: Hint-hint!!! If you do buy a new one, try and get one for a fuel injected V6 that has the cam sensor mounting tab built into it. "Why would I want to do that???" Because- Great things are about to happen to the Buick 350...... That's all I'm at liberty to say right now, but putting the fuel injected compatible timing cover on it could save you a little trouble and expense in the very near future :Brow: P.S., Dont bother asking, I'm not telling ANYONE!
friend of mine bought one from the dealership late last year. seriously. i can call and ask him details if you like.
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I believe this was an actual 350 cover. there was not a cam sensor tab on it. you may be obetter off $wise with the v6 version. but just fyi on the right one.
i drilled mine out to 1/2 in is all ports. but i used a gm cover dont know how much aftermarket one can be drilled.more volume =less stress on pump just a theory andy :TU:
A large manufacturer may have the heads and manifold we've been needing soooooooo badly. Might be before the end of this year. That will open many avenues for the direction of the sbb. (supercharging, tubocharging, big nos shots, fuel injection) Make sense now?
