
Buick V-8 Engines 1967-80: Covers 350, 400, 430 and 455 Engines
Format: Paperback
Buick has an interesting history with its 8cylinder engines. In 1931, it began with the straight8 engine, using overhead valve (OHV) technology while most of the other manufacturers were using 4 or 6cylinder valveinblock designs. When all of the GM divisions were converting to V8 OHV postwar designs, Buick joined the party in 1953 with a design that was dubbed the “Nailhead.” This design lasted a little too long, and Buick finally replaced it in 1967 with a more modern design. The new design lasted until the mid1970s, when emissions compliance spelled the end for bigblocks, and in 1980 for the 350.
In Buick V8 Engines 19671980: How to Rebuild, veteran author Mike Forsythe takes you through the complete process of rebuilding and restoring a Buick V8 to factory condition. Covered in a thorough stepbystep format are the tools required, the disassembly process, analysis of what went wrong, parts selection and replacement, the machining process, preassembly, final assembly, and the breakin process. For those who are looking for a little more performance, a chapter about performance modifications is also included.
While many people want to do this work themselves, some just want to learn how it is done. Either way, if you are in the restoration process or simply want a return to factoryoriginal performance in your Regal, Century, Electra, Riviera, or LeSabre, this book is an essential tool to bring your Buick back to its original glory.
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