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TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Manny Buicks wrote on mjoc1's profile. Just so you know, I have a buildable '71 455 core available in the Albuquerque area for $200. I also have a (running when pulled) '73 455 for $600, and a mildly upgraded, never run, turnkey '70 455 for $4000. I know it's a little far away, but it's a nice place to visit too. BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. V8 BUICK, 400/430/455 CASTING NUMBERS V8 Buick, Big Block Casting Numbers, 400, 430, 455. 1967-70 heads are 69cc, closed chamber. 1971-74 heads are 71cc, closed chamber. 1975-76 heads are 76cc, open chamber. In 1975 General Motors painted all engines corporate blue. A blue 455 is generally considered a more desirable motor to build. The story behind these four numbers is in
question!
BUICK ENGINE IDENTIFICATION, BY THE NUMBERS The engine production code, which is stamped on the front of the block near where the head attaches, does give engine data. The number is in the form AB123. The engine serial number will also be stamped on the block somewhere nearby. It will be the last 8 characters of the VIN and will tell if the engine is the one which came in the car.BUICK ENGINE NUMBER
Apr 11, 2021. #3. The 491295 is just the last 6 digits of the VIN number of the car it came in. The 4 is Buick Motor Division. On the 67 and up V8's, the second character is a number, the last digit of the year of production, BUT, you have an A there, so it must300 VS. 340 HEADS.
Nov 3, 2014. #2. there's very little option for these engines. the 300 ( 1964-67 ) and 340 ( only produced in 1966-67 so rare as hen's teethanyways ) used
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers.STRAIGHT EIGHTS!
Straight Eight Engine Specifications; Straight Eight Casting Numbers; Buick F-263 Head/Gasket Swaps, effects on compression; 263 Head X-Sections; Straight Eight Intake Manifold XREAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
BUICK 455 STAGE 1 STOCK CAMSHAFT SPECS at the end I have 2 candidates: Howard cams 550101-12 lift: 0.448, 0.474 Duration: 205. 215 Lobe separation: 112 RPM 1000-5000 Howard cams 550121-12 lift: 0.474, 0.496 Duration: 215. 225 Lobe separation:112 RPM 1200-5200
TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Manny Buicks wrote on mjoc1's profile. Just so you know, I have a buildable '71 455 core available in the Albuquerque area for $200. I also have a (running when pulled) '73 455 for $600, and a mildly upgraded, never run, turnkey '70 455 for $4000. I know it's a little far away, but it's a nice place to visit too. BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. V8 BUICK, 400/430/455 CASTING NUMBERS V8 Buick, Big Block Casting Numbers, 400, 430, 455. 1967-70 heads are 69cc, closed chamber. 1971-74 heads are 71cc, closed chamber. 1975-76 heads are 76cc, open chamber. In 1975 General Motors painted all engines corporate blue. A blue 455 is generally considered a more desirable motor to build. The story behind these four numbers is inquestion!
BUICK ENGINE IDENTIFICATION, BY THE NUMBERS The engine production code, which is stamped on the front of the block near where the head attaches, does give engine data. The number is in the form AB123. The engine serial number will also be stamped on the block somewhere nearby. It will be the last 8 characters of the VIN and will tell if the engine is the one which came in the car.BUICK ENGINE NUMBER
Apr 11, 2021. #3. The 491295 is just the last 6 digits of the VIN number of the car it came in. The 4 is Buick Motor Division. On the 67 and up V8's, the second character is a number, the last digit of the year of production, BUT, you have an A there, so it must300 VS. 340 HEADS.
Nov 3, 2014. #2. there's very little option for these engines. the 300 ( 1964-67 ) and 340 ( only produced in 1966-67 so rare as hen's teethanyways ) used
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers.STRAIGHT EIGHTS!
Straight Eight Engine Specifications; Straight Eight Casting Numbers; Buick F-263 Head/Gasket Swaps, effects on compression; 263 Head X-Sections; Straight Eight Intake Manifold XREAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
BUICK 455 STAGE 1 STOCK CAMSHAFT SPECS at the end I have 2 candidates: Howard cams 550101-12 lift: 0.448, 0.474 Duration: 205. 215 Lobe separation: 112 RPM 1000-5000 Howard cams 550121-12 lift: 0.474, 0.496 Duration: 215. 225 Lobe separation:112 RPM 1200-5200
GM BODY CROSS REFERENCE CHART ELECTRA 225 (C-EXT) (1959-60) SERIES 60. SPECIAL FLEETWOOD_C-SPEC) SERIES 62 (1955-58) ELDORADO (1956,59-60) ELDORADO SPECIAL (1957-58) ELDORADO BROUGHAM (1957-60) ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOST BUICK ENGINES, TEAM Using this numbering system the FIRING ORDER of the In-Line engines is:1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4. The spark plug wires go into the In-Line distributor cap in the firing order and in a counterclockwise direction. All Buick V-8 engine cylinders are numbered from front to back; left bank, 2-4-6-8; right bank, 1-3-5-7. (Comment refers to pre'59 nailheads
BUICK ENGINE IDENTIFICATION, WHERE TO FIND THE NUMBERS Buick Engine Identification, Where to Find the Numbers. All "Nailheads" '57 - '66. 225, 300, 340. For 215 V8: The engine number is stamped on the engine forward of the right cylinder head. The production code number is stamped upside down next to vehicle number.For 300, 340 V8s:
322,364,401,425 NAILHEAD ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS, TEAM BUICK Buick Nailhead, Engine Specifications and Blueprinting. General Specifications for the 1966 Buick 401 and 425 Cubic Inch Engines The following information has been directly complied from original Buick service manuals for the respective year of vehicle manufacture.455 BUICK BUILD
464 is 10.25 compression, edelbrock heads, custom ground hydraulic cam, stock rods, stock crank, spx intake with 950 Carb. 600 HP is motor only, add a 100 shot of spray to get it in the 10's. Shifting at 6200. Both are balanced, stock timing cover. Oil mods done, machinework to our specs.
HOW TO IDENTIFY BUICK 425 ENGINES The Buick red nailhead engine appeared in 1965. Generally, if you are looking at a 1965 or 1966 red nailhead, you are looking at a 425. The exception is in the skylark. The 401 in the skylark was also red! Sometimes, the codes have been found to be missing or incorrect. Sometimes the casting number can be either a 401 or a 425. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1968 400,430 AND 1970 BUICK Buick 400-430-455 Engine Specifications and Blueprinting . General Specifications for the 1968 400/430 and 1970 Buick 455 Cubic Inch Engines. The following information has been directly complied from original Buick service manuals for the respective year of vehiclemanufacture.
TIMING INSTRUCTIONS INLINE 8 Remove #1 spark plug. cover the hole with your thumb and slowly bump the engine over until you feel compression. Rotate engine a bit more to line up timing marks and install the distributor so that the rotor is pointing at #1 plug tower of distributor cap. Click to expand Theengine is a
WILDCAT 355
Jul 22, 2007. #2. 1965 Skylark with the Wildcat 355. for most of the 60's Buick named their engines by the factory torque rating, NOT by displacement. you've got a 300ci SBB. what can anyone tell me about it that I should know, be watchful of or keep an eye on? GENERATOR TO ALTERNATOR CONVERSION Aug 19, 2015. #8. Converting to a 12 volt alternator has nothing to do with your foot start. The foot start completes the circuit to the starter solenoid. If there is no vacuum (engine not running) current will flow to starter when ignition switch is turned to run position and accelerator pedal engaged. TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Manny Buicks wrote on mjoc1's profile. Just so you know, I have a buildable '71 455 core available in the Albuquerque area for $200. I also have a (running when pulled) '73 455 for $600, and a mildly upgraded, never run, turnkey '70 455 for $4000. I know it's a little far away, but it's a nice place to visit too. BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers.STAGE 2 CAM SPECS
Old GS-X-Tra (Sept-Oct 82) lists the Stage II cam specs as: Intake lift .455", Exhaust Lift .480", Advertised intake duration 340*, Advertised exhaust duration 360* , Intake open/close events 52*/108*, Exhaust open/close events 112*/68*. 4.1 BUICK? | TEAM BUICK4 1 BUICK BLOCK FOR SALEBUICK 4 1 ENGINE SPECSBUICK 4 1 V6BUICK 4 1 V6 ENGINEBUICK 4 1 V6 PERFORMANCE Mar 18, 2007. #7. 4.1 V6. The 4.1 V6 was Buick engine used in the early 80's. It was used in the first Grand Nationals in 82. It was also in the larger cars of that time, Caddy, Buick, Olds and Pontiac. It used the same crankshaft as turbo engine, but, had a larger bore. I think it tended to over heat due to thin space between cylinders. TIMING INSTRUCTIONS INLINE 8 Remove #1 spark plug. cover the hole with your thumb and slowly bump the engine over until you feel compression. Rotate engine a bit more to line up timing marks and install the distributor so that the rotor is pointing at #1 plug tower of distributor cap. Click to expand Theengine is a
REAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
1966 TRANSMISSION?
Hi guys. Just joined here. When looking to do an oil change on my transmission, I just found out that my 1968 Jeep J-3500 pickup that has a 1969 Buick 430 in it also has what I assume is a 1966 TH400. I'm trying to nail down just what this transmission might have come from.The data plate was
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers. Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine. Big Block Buick Casting Numbers. Decoding US and Canadian Buicks. U.S. Engine Production Codes for 1935-1976 Engines. 1935-1964 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1965-1966 Canadian car identification here: Serial Numbers. 1971 SKYLARK GS DECODING HELP Vin # 434371Hxxxxxx Trim tag-ST 71 43337FL1 110899BDY TR 150 43 11 PNT 03A Has a 350 ,stamped in between #1 and #3 plugs Ck 320. No #'sbehind ps pump
455 PISTONS?
To continune on the subject, I first started looking into this issue when I noticed that Speed Pro advertizes a 9.5-1 "high compression" piston H392NCP for the 455. I was curious as to why the specifications for the 1970 SF 455 Buick block stated that it had a 10-1 CR, but yet the Performance pistons were only 9.5-1. TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Buick web site featuring a forum for performance, restoration, straight 8, nailhead V8, casting numbers, chassis manuals, identification, Classifieds BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers; Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine; Big Block Buick Casting Numbers; Decoding US and Canadian BuicksSTAGE 2 CAM SPECS
Old GS-X-Tra (Sept-Oct 82) lists the Stage II cam specs as: Intake lift .455", Exhaust Lift .480", Advertised intake duration 340*, Advertised exhaust duration 360* , Intake open/close events 52*/108*, Exhaust open/close events 112*/68*.REAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
4.1 BUICK? | TEAM BUICK4 1 BUICK BLOCK FOR SALEBUICK 4 1 ENGINE SPECSBUICK 4 1 V6BUICK 4 1 V6 ENGINEBUICK 4 1 V6 PERFORMANCE 3.3 man, it's too bad that you live so far away or i'd take that 4.1 off of your hands. what do you have that you would put it into? the 4.1 was used in a lot of full size cars in the early to mid 80's including some regals and other g-bodys. the 4.1 is a popular rebuild for turbo buick owners looking to gain more cubic inches without having to spend big bucks on a stroker kit or stage II TIMING INSTRUCTIONS INLINE 8 I am working on a 1932 Buick 57s for my friend that ownes the car . I am reassembling the engine now and I need some help with timing instructions, cam to crank and also correctly installing the distributor . Can anyone help .1966 TRANSMISSION?
Hi guys. Just joined here. When looking to do an oil change on my transmission, I just found out that my 1968 Jeep J-3500 pickup that has a 1969 Buick 430 in it also has what I assume is a 1966 TH400. I'm trying to nail down just what this transmission might have come from.The data plate was
455 PISTONS?
Ok, heres the deal. I have a 1970 455 with the 25cc dish pistons and a set of 68cc heads with the standard valves. I was looking into the Speed Pro pistons to increase the compression. After a little research I notice that Speed Pro pistons are 23cc dish. Not much of animprovement for 250
1971 SKYLARK GS DECODING HELP Vin # 434371Hxxxxxx Trim tag-ST 71 43337FL1 110899BDY TR 150 43 11 PNT 03A Has a 350 ,stamped in between #1 and #3 plugs Ck 320. No #'sbehind ps pump
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Hi all, I have found most of my answers already, but am puzzled by 2 items on my trim tag. Can you help?? 1. What is the significance of the "Z" in the Trim Code "Z188"? I know that 188 stood for black vinyl seats. 2. My paint code is "48 G". I know that the "48" is SherwoodGreen
GM BODY CROSS REFERENCE CHART BODY STYLE: Buick: Cadillac: Chevrolet: Oldsmobile: Pontiac: B: SPECIAL(1955-58) CENTURY(1955-58) LESABRE(1959-60) INVICTA(1959-60) EIGHTY-EIGHT(1955-56) BUICK ENGINE IDENTIFICATION, BY THE NUMBERS The 445? The label on the motor refers to the torque rating, 445 ft.-lb. This was confusing to buyers when the cars were new, it is still confusing to restorers 35 years later. BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers; Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine; Big Block Buick Casting Numbers; Decoding US and Canadian BuicksTEAM BUICK
Lots of information on building and maintaining your Buicks. "Buick Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors"WILDCAT 355
I just purchased a 1965 Skylark with the Wildcat 355 what can anyone tell me about it that I should know, be watchful of or keep an eye on? The car has 67,000 miles and I drove it for 2 hours (on the highway to get her home) after purchase with no problems. Do all 355's have ironor alum
STRAIGHT EIGHTS!
Straight Eight Engine Specifications; Straight Eight Casting Numbers; Buick F-263 Head/Gasket Swaps, effects on compression; 263 Head X-Sections; Straight Eight Intake Manifold X HOW TO IDENTIFY BUICK 425 ENGINES I was pretty sure that this bump (per talking with Denny back in '95) indicated a 425, but wanted to be sure. (For frame off reference, this is a close up of the area right next to the transmission housing on the driver side, towards the top of the engine.300 VS. 340 HEADS.
Howdy from warm Arizona and my first post.. Is there any difference in valve sizes or ports between the 300 and 340 heads? I'm running a nice little (original and not rebuilt & about 50,000 original miles) 300 V8 4bbl in my Willys DJ3A and am looking to upgrade a little. I have aset of
HOOD HINGE SPRINGS
Hey everybody! Down to the last few things on my restoration of my 67 buick gs 400. My hood hinge springs are worn out. Anyone know who makes new ones or any other gm models that will work? Any help much appreciated! Ryan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk STRAIGHT 8 IDENTIFICATION! SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE I hope someone can help. I have read the engine identification, but still not 100% sure what engine number identify the engine type e.g 248, 263 etc. I attach 3 engine numbers and I appreciate if someone can tell me what age and engine (248, 263, etc.) I have 6 more straight 8 engines and this TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Buick web site featuring a forum for performance, restoration, straight 8, nailhead V8, casting numbers, chassis manuals, identification, Classifieds BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers; Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine; Big Block Buick Casting Numbers; Decoding US and Canadian BuicksSTAGE 2 CAM SPECS
Old GS-X-Tra (Sept-Oct 82) lists the Stage II cam specs as: Intake lift .455", Exhaust Lift .480", Advertised intake duration 340*, Advertised exhaust duration 360* , Intake open/close events 52*/108*, Exhaust open/close events 112*/68*.REAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
4.1 BUICK? | TEAM BUICK4 1 BUICK BLOCK FOR SALEBUICK 4 1 ENGINE SPECSBUICK 4 1 V6BUICK 4 1 V6 ENGINEBUICK 4 1 V6 PERFORMANCE 3.3 man, it's too bad that you live so far away or i'd take that 4.1 off of your hands. what do you have that you would put it into? the 4.1 was used in a lot of full size cars in the early to mid 80's including some regals and other g-bodys. the 4.1 is a popular rebuild for turbo buick owners looking to gain more cubic inches without having to spend big bucks on a stroker kit or stage II TIMING INSTRUCTIONS INLINE 8 I am working on a 1932 Buick 57s for my friend that ownes the car . I am reassembling the engine now and I need some help with timing instructions, cam to crank and also correctly installing the distributor . Can anyone help .1966 TRANSMISSION?
Hi guys. Just joined here. When looking to do an oil change on my transmission, I just found out that my 1968 Jeep J-3500 pickup that has a 1969 Buick 430 in it also has what I assume is a 1966 TH400. I'm trying to nail down just what this transmission might have come from.The data plate was
455 PISTONS?
Ok, heres the deal. I have a 1970 455 with the 25cc dish pistons and a set of 68cc heads with the standard valves. I was looking into the Speed Pro pistons to increase the compression. After a little research I notice that Speed Pro pistons are 23cc dish. Not much of animprovement for 250
1971 SKYLARK GS DECODING HELP Vin # 434371Hxxxxxx Trim tag-ST 71 43337FL1 110899BDY TR 150 43 11 PNT 03A Has a 350 ,stamped in between #1 and #3 plugs Ck 320. No #'sbehind ps pump
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Hi all, I have found most of my answers already, but am puzzled by 2 items on my trim tag. Can you help?? 1. What is the significance of the "Z" in the Trim Code "Z188"? I know that 188 stood for black vinyl seats. 2. My paint code is "48 G". I know that the "48" is SherwoodGreen
TEAM BUICKHOMEWHAT'S NEWGARAGECLASSIFIEDSREFERENCELATEST REVIEWS Buick web site featuring a forum for performance, restoration, straight 8, nailhead V8, casting numbers, chassis manuals, identification, Classifieds BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers; Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine; Big Block Buick Casting Numbers; Decoding US and Canadian BuicksSTAGE 2 CAM SPECS
Old GS-X-Tra (Sept-Oct 82) lists the Stage II cam specs as: Intake lift .455", Exhaust Lift .480", Advertised intake duration 340*, Advertised exhaust duration 360* , Intake open/close events 52*/108*, Exhaust open/close events 112*/68*.REAR MAIN SEAL
Wanting to stop the leaking oil from rear seal the engine was rebuilt and now has 20,000 miles on the rebuild. I've replace rope seal bottom twice hoping to slow the dripping seal,no good. I hear there is a rubber seal for rear crank seal to replace the rope. If so what is thepart #,or where
4.1 BUICK? | TEAM BUICK4 1 BUICK BLOCK FOR SALEBUICK 4 1 ENGINE SPECSBUICK 4 1 V6BUICK 4 1 V6 ENGINEBUICK 4 1 V6 PERFORMANCE 3.3 man, it's too bad that you live so far away or i'd take that 4.1 off of your hands. what do you have that you would put it into? the 4.1 was used in a lot of full size cars in the early to mid 80's including some regals and other g-bodys. the 4.1 is a popular rebuild for turbo buick owners looking to gain more cubic inches without having to spend big bucks on a stroker kit or stage II TIMING INSTRUCTIONS INLINE 8 I am working on a 1932 Buick 57s for my friend that ownes the car . I am reassembling the engine now and I need some help with timing instructions, cam to crank and also correctly installing the distributor . Can anyone help .1966 TRANSMISSION?
Hi guys. Just joined here. When looking to do an oil change on my transmission, I just found out that my 1968 Jeep J-3500 pickup that has a 1969 Buick 430 in it also has what I assume is a 1966 TH400. I'm trying to nail down just what this transmission might have come from.The data plate was
455 PISTONS?
Ok, heres the deal. I have a 1970 455 with the 25cc dish pistons and a set of 68cc heads with the standard valves. I was looking into the Speed Pro pistons to increase the compression. After a little research I notice that Speed Pro pistons are 23cc dish. Not much of animprovement for 250
1971 SKYLARK GS DECODING HELP Vin # 434371Hxxxxxx Trim tag-ST 71 43337FL1 110899BDY TR 150 43 11 PNT 03A Has a 350 ,stamped in between #1 and #3 plugs Ck 320. No #'sbehind ps pump
HELP IN DECODING 1970 BUICK GS TRIM TAG Hi all, I have found most of my answers already, but am puzzled by 2 items on my trim tag. Can you help?? 1. What is the significance of the "Z" in the Trim Code "Z188"? I know that 188 stood for black vinyl seats. 2. My paint code is "48 G". I know that the "48" is SherwoodGreen
GM BODY CROSS REFERENCE CHART BODY STYLE: Buick: Cadillac: Chevrolet: Oldsmobile: Pontiac: B: SPECIAL(1955-58) CENTURY(1955-58) LESABRE(1959-60) INVICTA(1959-60) EIGHTY-EIGHT(1955-56) BUICK ENGINE IDENTIFICATION, BY THE NUMBERS The 445? The label on the motor refers to the torque rating, 445 ft.-lb. This was confusing to buyers when the cars were new, it is still confusing to restorers 35 years later. BUICK IDENTIFICATION AND DECODING Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers; Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine; Big Block Buick Casting Numbers; Decoding US and Canadian BuicksTEAM BUICK
Lots of information on building and maintaining your Buicks. "Buick Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors"WILDCAT 355
I just purchased a 1965 Skylark with the Wildcat 355 what can anyone tell me about it that I should know, be watchful of or keep an eye on? The car has 67,000 miles and I drove it for 2 hours (on the highway to get her home) after purchase with no problems. Do all 355's have ironor alum
STRAIGHT EIGHTS!
Straight Eight Engine Specifications; Straight Eight Casting Numbers; Buick F-263 Head/Gasket Swaps, effects on compression; 263 Head X-Sections; Straight Eight Intake Manifold X HOW TO IDENTIFY BUICK 425 ENGINES I was pretty sure that this bump (per talking with Denny back in '95) indicated a 425, but wanted to be sure. (For frame off reference, this is a close up of the area right next to the transmission housing on the driver side, towards the top of the engine.300 VS. 340 HEADS.
Howdy from warm Arizona and my first post.. Is there any difference in valve sizes or ports between the 300 and 340 heads? I'm running a nice little (original and not rebuilt & about 50,000 original miles) 300 V8 4bbl in my Willys DJ3A and am looking to upgrade a little. I have aset of
HOOD HINGE SPRINGS
Hey everybody! Down to the last few things on my restoration of my 67 buick gs 400. My hood hinge springs are worn out. Anyone know who makes new ones or any other gm models that will work? Any help much appreciated! Ryan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk STRAIGHT 8 IDENTIFICATION! SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE I hope someone can help. I have read the engine identification, but still not 100% sure what engine number identify the engine type e.g 248, 263 etc. I attach 3 engine numbers and I appreciate if someone can tell me what age and engine (248, 263, etc.) I have 6 more straight 8 engines and this__ Menu
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Hello i am still working whith electronics in my workshop.I have also pension from sweden.Intressed of Buicks,Indian,Harley motorcycles but the biggest motorcycle i own is a Kärnan whit 120cc Husqvarnamotor.Year 1950,and a Dkw 98cc from 1938.SAnd somemopeds.Svenna.
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Im still a Buickfriend whit my Lady 56c.Running many "mil"not miles this summer.No problems and a nice ride as all the summers before for 40 years.My wife enjoys the rides here in Sweden.But now it is time to get the Lady to sleep for winter and dream about next ride next summer.Cheers all Buickfriends.Stubbe in Sweden. Sep 28, 2019 •••J
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