Shakadula Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I am about to rebuild my 400 motor cause the crank is shot. This will be my first rebuild and I will need parts that fit. Any suggestions on where I should buy. TA Performance has a complete rebuild kit (top and Bottom ends) but that is about the only vendor I could find. From a prior post I know I need to find a good machine shop but in West Va, that'll be tough!Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Art Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Did you check with your local NAPA store? Sometimes they have a machine shop as part of their operation. Also, go to the nearest race track and ask the guys where they get their work done. One suggestion, sometimes you can buy a reman engine long block for less than the cost of a rebuild when you add up all the parts and machine shop fees. I don't know if you've had any formal training and this being your first attempt, a $1300 crate engine might be the way to go. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 If you are in Harpers Ferry, there is a great Machine shop in Burtonsville, Maryland, near Laurel about 50 miles from you.Burtonsville Machine Shop 301-490-3131, Chuck RobertsThey build great engines for stockers or race,boats etc, about 4-5 months waiting time.They have built many of the 455 Buicks that run out of Maryland.My engine in my 68 Sportwagon (a 464 cu. in. 455 ) ran super until my own dumb fault.It ran a best of 10.31 @ 129.85 in the Quarter mile at Englishtown NJ over the Labor day weekend.I think they could order the parts for you if you have them build the engineGood luck!Bill"DEAD SPORTWAGON FROM HELL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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