430 engine how good?

[Guest]

I have a chance to buy a Buick 430 engine with low miles. I don't know much about these engines, are they fairly trouble free? Have they had a history of problems? Please let me know, e mail me at:

simonson2@charter.net

Thanks for your help,

John

[Guest]

Big Buicks often will have an oiling problem, Check the inside of the oil pump housing on the front cover for scoring. When they're in good working order they can provide you with plenty of low end torque and lots of cruising power! Good luck.

[ducenqtr69]

I own a 69 electra 430-4 have from day 1 112000 mils Trouble free comparied to Most other cars i/ve owned she still breaks the rear tires loose on a 5000lbs vechial, i've spent aprox $2500.00 include oil change an fluids an normal maintanence the last 33 yrs , all told . u take care of it, it will take care of u , Best all around performance Engine GOIN , plenty of torque an Cruize power , i just purchased a 69 LeSabre 400 an it also seems to be equal performance an a little better MPG , one thing THERE IS NO substatute FOR CUBIC INCHES, it aint ur gas mizer engine, it requires LOTS OF AIR AN FUEL but oh the power YA YA YA YA YA , use a Good grade of oil keep ur eye on the petroil an enjoy ........ when better cars are built BUICK will build them !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

what brand and grade of oil do you recommend? 10W40? 30?