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    1962 Special Trans Upgrade

    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...
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    350 Water Pump Question

    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...
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    350 connecting rod question

    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...
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    350 Oil Pressure Issues

    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...
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