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That sounds like the ticket. The transmission tunnel may be smaller on the '62 than the '67, so size of the trans is definitely an issue. Any reason you went with the 200r4 rather than the 700? I'm not really concerned with strength behind a stock 215, so packaging is more a priority. Thanks for...

Hey Buick fans... I have a 1962 Special with the 215 and stock automatic. I would like to upgrade the trans with a more modern unit, preferably an overdrive. I know there are suppliers for adapters to fit more common bolt pattern transmissions. I am thinking a 200r4 or maybe a ZF with a Rover...

In the process of rebuilding a 350 I noticed that my pulleys do not line up. The water pump pulley is about 1/4" further ahead of the balancer pulley. I have read that these 350 Buicks used three different length water pumps, a short, medium and long body. Does anyone know the measurements for...

350 Connecting rod question Thanks, Bob! I knew someone out there would have the answer. Lots of good info there.

OK Buick guys... I am assembling a 350 Buick engine. I think it is a '72, not sure but it has hollow pushrods and a 5/8" oil pickup tube. Anyway, how do I determine which piston/rod combos go on the drivers (odd) side and which go on the passenger (even) side. I know the notch in the piston top...

An inspection of the disassembled 350 bottom end indicates the crank and bearings were scored by some gritty substance, wreaking havoc with the clearances and thus the oil pressure. Found some indication of grinding inside the timing cover where the distributor, camshaft and oil pump intersect...

Hey guys...an update on my 350 oil pressure issue. Had to wait until the weather cleared a bit because I have no garage space. Anyway, finally got the engine out and torn down. The mains and rod bearings were wiped, and the front cam bearing scored also. No discoloration on the crank from...

Thanks, Kitty. Big Rivy also mentioned the absence of a gasket on the pickup tube as being a possible problem. That makes sense, and to tell the truth I don't remember if a gasket got installed there on assembly. I do know the bearing clearances were checked. That is also something I can check...

I admire your passion, BigRivy. My Dad used to drive a '71 boattail, by the way. Guess you missed the part where I said I'm a big Buick fan, I restored and drove a '54 Skylark for a dozen years. Had a killer '66 Gran Sport. I wish I had both of those cars still, and many other Buicks I've...

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking there must be some problem with the bearing clearances or the block itself, since everything with the pump and timing cover has been checked and double-checked. I guess the motor is coming back out. Shoulda went with the Chevy! No offense guys, I'm an old Buick...

I bought a '48 Chevy pickup with a Buick 350 in it. The number 7 and 8 rod bearings were completely trashed. After debating whether to rebuild the Buick or swap in a Chevy, I decided to go with the non-bellybutton Buick. I had a local respected machine shop do all the machine work, including...