Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. Jim Weise
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    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods

    Jim Weise, Oct 8, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 18, 2021
  2. Quick Buick
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    ORIGINAL SAE CONFERENCE BB HANDOUT BOOKLET- SCAN BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    1,056
    schwemf
    Dec 20, 2020
  3. Jim Weise
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    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015
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    Buick
    Jul 28, 2020
  4. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods With Pictures

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    1,809
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    LARRY70GS
    Feb 19, 2020
  6. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    BOP 455 REAR SEAL INSTALL- STEP BY STEP BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    1,242
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 11, 2020
  7. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important. With Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    764
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  8. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important.

    Jim Weise, Feb 14, 2009 ... 2 3
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    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    23,152
    PGSS
    Aug 3, 2019
  10. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    3,128
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    23,000
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  12. Brett Slater

    I'm at a loss and grabbing at straws...

    Brett Slater, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:54 PM ... 2
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    406
    sriley531
    Jul 28, 2021 at 9:14 AM
  13. Buickpwrdolds

    Base circle

    Buickpwrdolds, Jul 19, 2021
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    304
    LARRY70GS
    Jul 28, 2021 at 6:47 AM
  14. rkammer

    New Pertronix III question

    rkammer, Jul 22, 2021 at 5:11 AM
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    239
    philbquick
    Jul 27, 2021 at 8:23 PM
  15. quickstage1

    Coolant in #3 Cylinder

    quickstage1, Jul 25, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    225
    quickstage1
    Jul 27, 2021 at 7:20 AM
  16. Jim Blackwood

    Strange rattle at front of the engine

    Jim Blackwood, Jul 17, 2021 ... 2
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    888
    LARRY70GS
    Jul 26, 2021 at 7:42 AM
  17. Rossco

    455 in a Land Rover

    Rossco, Jul 9, 2015 ... 6 7 8
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    5,660
    sean Buick 76
    Jul 26, 2021 at 2:39 AM
  18. skierkaj

    KB C107A Converter and Rear Gear Choice

    skierkaj, Jul 11, 2021 ... 2
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    20
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    441
    John Stevens
    Jul 25, 2021 at 7:41 PM
  19. Rockable

    "Traditional Looking" 455

    Rockable, Jul 17, 2021
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    529
    Rockable
    Jul 25, 2021 at 4:15 PM
  20. Rob72GS

    455 Frame Pads

    Rob72GS, Jul 23, 2021 at 8:06 PM
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    117
    LARRY70GS
    Jul 25, 2021 at 2:31 PM
  21. B-rock

    Time to buy a hydro roller cam. need help

    B-rock, Jul 13, 2021 ... 2
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    827
    B-rock
    Jul 24, 2021 at 12:37 PM
  22. Bigpig455

    462 Build on Dyno

    Bigpig455, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2
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    1,033
    rkammer
    Jul 24, 2021 at 12:34 AM
  23. green71stage1

    What brand of trickle chargers are you guys using?

    green71stage1, Jul 18, 2021 ... 2
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    470
    avmechanic
    Jul 23, 2021 at 10:26 AM
  24. StKing

    Starter catching and or noise stop turning.

    StKing, Jul 20, 2021
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    184
    LARRY70GS
    Jul 22, 2021 at 2:07 PM
  25. 69 stepchild

    Thoughts on 455 oil pressure drop?

    69 stepchild, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3
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    873
    Rod Kinkade
    Jul 21, 2021
  26. 1969RIVI

    Black Cherry Buick Build

    1969RIVI, Jun 24, 2021
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    452
    1969RIVI
    Jul 20, 2021
  27. SpecialWagon65

    Edelbrock heads with cast iron manifolds?

    SpecialWagon65, Jul 18, 2021
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    278
    Jim Weise
    Jul 20, 2021
  28. sean Buick 76

    66 Skylark discussion for gearing etc

    sean Buick 76, Jul 11, 2021
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    225
    bobc455
    Jul 16, 2021
  29. jhems17

    Starting after sitting for awhile

    jhems17, Jul 11, 2021
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    16
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    252
    jhems17
    Jul 15, 2021
  30. Jim Weise

    New Oil tech..

    Jim Weise, Feb 9, 2011 ... 6 7 8
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    37,424
    PCUB
    Jul 15, 2021
  31. Clarkie

    Blue Locktite the Rocker Shaft Bolts?

    Clarkie, Jun 4, 2021 ... 2
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    551
    Clarkie
    Jul 14, 2021
  32. buick64203

    Too much oil pressure on the beater?

    buick64203, Aug 7, 2018 ... 2
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    1,697
    LARRY70GS
    Jul 13, 2021
  33. Mike83

    .100 deck-piston?

    Mike83, Jul 8, 2021
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    465
    Mike83
    Jul 13, 2021
  34. babyblue 69

    Big Brakes

    babyblue 69, Jul 11, 2021
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    199
    alvareracing
    Jul 12, 2021
  35. sean Buick 76

    Custom Piston compression height

    sean Buick 76, Jul 8, 2021
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    386
    sean Buick 76
    Jul 9, 2021
  36. 1969RIVI

    Performer plenum divider cut down, yay or nay

    1969RIVI, Jun 27, 2021
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    389
    87GN_70GS
    Jul 8, 2021
  37. accelr8

    The honeymoon is over – Broken timing chain?

    accelr8, May 29, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    1,961
    sean Buick 76
    Jul 8, 2021
  38. Atbb

    Camshaft characteristics

    Atbb, Jul 7, 2021
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    12
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    321
    Atbb
    Jul 8, 2021
  39. koserv

    Front cam bearing 67 430

    koserv, Jun 2, 2021 ... 2 3
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    962
    john.schaefer77
    Jul 7, 2021
  40. 1970GS455

    Will the Aeromotive tank with internal pump 71/72 appl work in a 70 model Skylark?

    1970GS455, Jul 6, 2021
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    194
    Daves69
    Jul 6, 2021
  41. PGSS

    For those who drove both.

    PGSS, Jul 3, 2021
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    15
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    409
    FLGS400
    Jul 6, 2021
  42. oldschool85

    Post your 11/12 second 455 combos!

    oldschool85, Nov 9, 2013 ... 10 11 12
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    47,161
    Gary Bohannon
    Jul 5, 2021
  43. 1967 Big Buick

    455 Rocker shafts and push rods

    1967 Big Buick, Jun 30, 2021
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    330
    Schurkey
    Jul 4, 2021
  44. hjsonnie

    B4B intake gasket ?

    hjsonnie, Jul 3, 2021
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    6
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    184
    avmechanic
    Jul 3, 2021
  45. Kriz

    64 Skylark 430 Swap?

    Kriz, Jun 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    899
    Kriz
    Jul 3, 2021
  46. Lv8rguy

    Any buick 455 builders around New Orleans or Gulf Coast area?

    Lv8rguy, Jul 2, 2021
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    94
    Lv8rguy
    Jul 2, 2021
  47. Ron Kaufman

    General what to what to check?

    Ron Kaufman, Jun 21, 2021 ... 2
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    26
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    509
    Bigpig455
    Jul 2, 2021
  48. LKBUMM

    BeeHive spring retainers????

    LKBUMM, Jul 5, 2010
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    3,596
    rallye
    Jul 2, 2021
  49. jaystoy

    pushrod rotation question

    jaystoy, Jul 1, 2021
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    5
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    162
    Mark Demko
    Jul 2, 2021
  50. Skylard

    10.5 Slick 68-69 Skylark

    Skylard, Jun 22, 2021 ... 2 3
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    909
    Sebambam
    Jun 30, 2021
  51. knucklebusted

    Edelbrock AVS 4-Barrel Problems

    knucklebusted, Jun 28, 2021
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    263
    Bigpig455
    Jun 30, 2021
  52. dumbgruntss

    Qjet SPX

    dumbgruntss, Jun 27, 2021
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    5
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    251
    Stevem
    Jun 30, 2021
  53. Matteskylark71

    Need help reading spark plugs

    Matteskylark71, Jun 27, 2021
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    8
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    180
    thebuick
    Jun 28, 2021
  54. qak

    progression ignition distributor review

    qak, Apr 15, 2021 ... 2
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    28
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    1,209
    Rossco
    Jun 27, 2021
  55. James3047

    Gear ratio

    James3047, Jun 7, 2021 ... 2
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    28
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    717
    LARRY70GS
    Jun 26, 2021
  56. Buickpower72

    Hampton blower 455...

    Buickpower72, May 18, 2021
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    535
    Buickpower72
    Jun 25, 2021
  57. Dragdoc

    Underhood decals

    Dragdoc, Jun 23, 2021
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    6
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    172
    Duane
    Jun 25, 2021
  58. Canadian GS 350

    Blew up the 350....here comes the 455 econo build

    Canadian GS 350, May 5, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    4,926
    70 GMuscle
    Jun 22, 2021
  59. SS/GN

    Valve cover breathers

    SS/GN, Jun 20, 2021
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    4
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    228
    SS/GN
    Jun 22, 2021
  60. 436'd Skylark

    B4B vs. SP-1 and a quest for mileage..

    436'd Skylark, Aug 3, 2020 ... 2
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    1,629
    436'd Skylark
    Jun 21, 2021
  61. timesublime

    Offy 360 or Edelbrock intake

    timesublime, Jun 14, 2021
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    11
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    339
    482
    Jun 18, 2021
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