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Buick NAILHEAD V8 1953-1966 Engine Specialists ALL ORDERS TAKEN OVER THE PHONE 530-272-1564 open mon-fri 9-5 pacific time-prices on website are subject to change at a moments notice. we are not responsible for honoring old prices.--please give us a call if you're looking for used original parts as well that may not be listed on the website-
Engine Rebuild Parts - Centerville Auto Rep
Buick V8 Firing Order; Transmission Options for the Nailhead; T300 ST400 Wiring Instructions; Engine Vibration Problems; Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine; Nailing Down the Buick Nailhead; Nailhead Engine Swaps
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Buick V8 Firing Order; Transmission Options for the Nailhead; T300 ST400 Wiring Instructions; Engine Vibration Problems; Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine; Nailing Down the Buick Nailhead; Nailhead Engine Swaps
Nailhead Engine Swaps - Centerville Auto Rep
What engine can replace the engine in a 57-58 Buick? 57-60 364-401 will bolt in using the 57-58 starter, water pump, pulleys and exhaust manifolds. The 61 block is the same except the starter and oil filter mounting holes.
Tech Info - Centerville Auto Rep
Alternator Conversion for pre-1961 Buick; 215-300-340 Tech Info; How to Install a Rope Seal Correctly; Fixing the Offenhauser Intakes-322-364-401-425 Bolt Torque Spec's; Buick V8 Firing Order; Transmission Options for the Nailhead; T300 ST400 Wiring Instructions; Engine Vibration Problems; Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine; Nailing Down the Buick ...
Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine - Centerville Auto Rep
Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine? The cost of rebuilds are not cheap, if your Nailhead is still running well but you are worried about it being dependable because it has never been rebuilt here are some things you can do.
Nailhead Speed Secrets - Centerville Auto Rep
If you have a two barrel engine put a 4 barrel on it! The little 264 really comes alive with a 322 4 barrel setup. Put stiffer valve springs, even with a stock cam.
Cam Shafts and Timing Chains - Centerville Auto Rep
Alternator Conversion for pre-1961 Buick; 215-300-340 Tech Info; How to Install a Rope Seal Correctly; Fixing the Offenhauser Intakes-322-364-401-425 Bolt Torque Spec's; Buick V8 Firing Order; Transmission Options for the Nailhead; T300 ST400 Wiring Instructions; Engine Vibration Problems; Rebuild or Refresh Your Engine; Nailing Down the Buick ...
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You may notice that most used parts are not priced because our used parts inventory changes daily. Please contact us for current prices and availability of the part you need. We also have many parts that are not listed in this website, so if you don't see what you need please ask.
Induction Carburetion - Centerville Auto Rep
WARNING, 1957-1963 Dynaflow equipped engines will need a special passing gear linkage set up to use any aftermarket carb or you will only get half throttle and you will cruising around in passing gear all the time! check in the induction parts page for picture of that linkage.