Buick 350

[Street Sweeper22]

In that case you got the world's best street engine. Just do what I used to call a $100 rebuild. [not with today's money] The timing set, oil pump kit, water pump, carb rebuild, oil pan and valve cover gaskets, anything that can wear out without opening the engine. You will learn about the 'vaseline trick' to pack the oil pump to prime it. Paint it, install it. Good to go.

I’ve never done anything like this so I’m stoked to see if I can do it.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Do both main seals as well if the motor checks out.

 

[Street Sweeper22]

Do both main seals as well if the motor checks out.

Where’s the best place to get parts?

 

[olds307 and 403]

Where’s the best place to get parts?

TA Performance are the Buick V8 experts. Mr Sony on here runs the Buick 350, I prefer the Olds 350 and run it.

 

[Street Sweeper22]

Looks good. Casting number says it is a 72-80 block so it is a low compression engine. I would put it on a stand pull the pan and check the bearing clearance on the last two rod bearings. Let us know what you find.

I think that might be above my pay grade. I’ll have to watch some YouTube videos.

 

[Street Sweeper22]

TA Performance are the Buick V8 experts. Mr Sony on here runs the Buick 350, I prefer the Olds 350 and run it.

I meant like for gaskets and seals. Is there a certain brand or can I hit up autozon?

 

[olds307 and 403]

Most of the brands are similar, you should be fine no matter which one you chose. Cork/rubber or straight rubber with a rigid carrier is best. Not sure if rope your only option for a rear main seal.

 

[Street Sweeper22]

So my buddy picked the motor up for me and he didn’t notice this part was broken. Is this gonna be hard to find?

 

[olds307 and 403]

So my buddy picked the motor up for me and he didn’t notice this part was broken. Is this gonna be hard to find?

What part?

 

[Street Sweeper22]

What part?

Sorry I forgot to load the pics.