My 455 finally gave up the fight and spun a rod bearing a few weeks ago. Besides my crank being toast (might be able to get it machined) I am also looking at replacing a potentially ruined rod. If the rod isn't reusable can I just replace the 1 rod and if so who sells them individually. I've been looking around and I can only find sets. I might be able to reuse the old rod but that's still to be determined. I'm just trying to make sure I have my bases covered for when I need to start shelling out the dollars. Thanks for any advice anyone could lend me!
If your original rod cant be machined, I'm sure somebody or a machine shop that does Buicks will have some around. A lot of 455 guys go aftermarket forged and still have their factory rods.
I got a rod you can have just pay shipping, which cylinder? It will just need to be match weighted flat rate USPS be $7
As long as your rod didn't turn blue(ish) it didn't get hot and can probably be resized. They machine shop will face off the rod and cap mating surfaces and re-hone the bore to a standard size with a Sunnen rod honing maching. Not to $$$ or complicate, and the rest of the rod will be scrutinized as well. I.E. the wrist pin end, straightness etc. Just an FYI... Even a used rod (or a set for a rebuild) should be checked with a bore gage for accuracy. ws
