Recent content by buickapollo455

455 , total build has 15,000 on run, lost oil pressure: kenne belle plate, oil in cover. took off oil cap repacked oil pump with vasoline as buick says to, have done this on all motors, never had issue. This time would not prime, so did it again. still no prime/pressure. Car ran 60psi...

Hello, any one ever put a 430 into a Camaro 82-92? Posten buick use to have motor mounts for bbb motors. I have a set of centurian 72 cross member mounts and bbb motor mounts 430 455. I am interested in clearances, drive steering bar, exhaust, manifold clearance, valve cover clearances...

Help, any comments of help for fitting or problems of a 455 into the 47 buicks?? this is a special , coupe. will be adding an electra 76 12bolt posi to rear with trail arms. Any help or comments appreciated, thx c_geske@earthlink.net

Hello need info help, one would like to add a 455 and 400 into the car. Fit factor. or should I just use a 250 6 chev, the motor is froze parts missing , not feazable to restore motor. Anyone with 46-49 with a 455 , mind you this is a 'special' maybe a smaller galley. Have option to look...

help, Need info on 231, v6. to switch over to a 350 buick motor. I have a Roadhawk/skyhawk and The transmission is a Saginaw 4 speed. Bop bell. My Question: I Need to know, will the, flywheel bolt up to the 350 crank end from the 231 motor in car now? The 455 is too tight and will now try...

help, would like to put a 350 in place of the 231 in my Roadhawk on the Saginaw trans, will the flywheel fit the 350 back shaft mount for the flywheel? I have a 455 Alum fly for the tran if I can fit a 455 . I also have the clutch pack hvy duty and buick 4 speed bell housing. But to make...

Hello, need a water pump assume non ac car water pump, 2-3/4 inch from base to flange ring face, bell 2 pulley 1-3/4 inch water bell, and harmonic bell 2 pulley 2-inch deep, can any one help need to shorten motor for custom buick car fit, thanks craig c_geske@earthlink.net

Cars are at 452 cars, and swap is sold out and no room is available, DO NOT SHOW UP WITH A TRAILER FULL, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR NON REGISTERED SWAPPERS, AND NO ROOM ON GROUNDS , the cars are pre registered as of june 15, and swap is sold out as of june1, Come see our pride of buicks, and the...

Hello, update: The Swap meet is sold out in spaces, many have inquired to the availability of more, but now is sold out. Cars are estimated as 450+ many are still waiting on final application due june 16. The show field is a nice grass and tree park with picnic tables , There will be 11 GM...

Hello, and all those who have not entered it is coming due. The show is July 12-14, and deadline for entry is june 15, at buick club of america web site, The show is in Rochester MN, and takes the whole Mayo civic center and grounds, 66 vendors as of april 8, and expect 100 + , show cars are...

Call ahead, as most or many hotels sold out already, Holiday in and Marriot had a few left, and out side the show are like motel 8 and 6, The show is in July of 2006, and expect 550-700 cars and swap, the swap area is in full AC indoor area so come and sell in comfort. Contact BCA web sites or...