Guest Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 65' 401 Nailhead for sale. 0 miles on a 18 year old rebuild. Been sitting for a while. Stock rebuild, no exhaust manifold, spreadbore intake, no carb, and no fan. It's on e-bay for the next week at <A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=410210779" TARGET=_blank>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=410210779</A> <BR>I'll post a reply if it's sold or not.<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2001 Share Posted July 9, 2001 Do you still have this 401 for sale? Or, do you know where I can get one?<P>dring1@maytag.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted July 9, 2001 Share Posted July 9, 2001 Hello Hubbards-<P>This is not the same engine that I am buying, is it? <P>We should be able to close the deal this week on the ~63 401 dynaflow motor - I owe you for the shipping, plus the remaining $50 for the engine.<P>Mark<BR>mark_schmerbeck@amat.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted July 9, 2001 Share Posted July 9, 2001 Oh My-<P>I just realized that the original message on this thread was from AUGUST 2000!!!<P>Ringger, you went looking way back for this!<P>FYI, the only automatic that this engine will bolt to is a Dynaflow. The seller first thought that the engine was a 65, but it turned out to be an early one from about 63 and I plan to use it with a dynaflow.<P>Sorry! (whew..) Looks like the deal is still on for sure!<P>Ringger-<P>I do have a 401 available for sale that WILL bolt to a non-dynaflow transmission. It is well used, ran when removed, but burns oil. Would be a great core for a rebuild. I am in Austin, TX. Let me know-<P>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 It is my understanding that all 401 engines will fit transmission regardless of year. eg;<BR>59 401 w dyna flow will fit 65 gs with power glide if an adapter bushing is used to correct end crank bore size. If this is not correct please advise as I just sent out a 59 401 to rebuilders to use in my 65 gs restoration. Not a cheap endevor, as you all now know rebuild parts are outrageously priced-(But I love my Buick and the kids can still eat, even if the house roof leaks a little.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2001 Share Posted July 10, 2001 Go slowly on trying to mix early and late 401 s.The 59-63 have a large opening for Dynaflow,64-66 are different. I used a 63 in a later car,but I used a 64 C/shaft.and be careful there,the 64 up have wider thrust surface on the center main.64 center main will not fit in a 59-63.I have a near-new "300"transmission that fits the back of a 64-66 401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_ehubbard Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 Woah - i though this ad had disappeared into cyberspace. Long time no see.<P>Ringger - the engine is sold. As far as a souce for short/long blocks - this forum is as good as any. There's a bunch of diehard nailheaders at <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BuickNailHead/join" TARGET=_blank>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BuickNailHead/join</A> <BR>You have to do a registration dance to join up but it's worth it. Someone should have a lead for you there.<P>Mark - she's all crated up.<P>Robin - the flywheel that came with your '59 is the wrong application that you need. It must come from a ST300/400 not a dynaflow. The dynaflow series of cranks use a completely different flywheel. Once you track down a flywheel you will need to have the mounting hole enlarged just a tad to clear the larger dynaflow style crank flange - or have the flange milled. It sounds like you are in the know about the bushing which is necessary as well. Other than that - it's a bolt on.<P>MrBuick174 - that's good info to know about the post '64 center main difference from the earlier mills.<p>[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: c_ehubbard ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capgage Posted July 18, 2001 Share Posted July 18, 2001 Interesting the way these things come together...<P>Robin-<P>I would gladly trade you a stock flexplate from a 65 401 (just needs to have the center bore enlarged, bolts to an ST400) - <BR>for your 59 dynaflow flexplate. I need one but I had not started to search for one yet.<P>Hub-<P>Final funds are in transit!<P>Mark<P>[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: Mark Schmerbeck ]<p>[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: Mark Schmerbeck ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2001 Share Posted September 8, 2001 If that flywheel/flexplate for a '65 401 w/ ST300 is still around, I need one. Please email me ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2001 Share Posted September 8, 2001 I'm still looking for a flywheel/flexplate for a 65 Skylark GS w/ 401 and ST300 A/T<BR>grcorey@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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