Comments on: Replacing an HEI distributor in a 300 Buick V8 http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/ Anything Less Is Just A Car Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:03:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: jon http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-17 jon Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:47:29 +0000 http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-17 Anyone know the recommended gap for points and plugs on the 1972 350? Going to switch to electronic when the parts get here from stateside, but till then.... Anyone know the recommended gap for points and plugs on the 1972 350? Going to switch to electronic when the parts get here from stateside, but till then….

]]> By: Bob Weber http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-8 Bob Weber Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:30:14 +0000 http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-8 Steve, I'm not sure where to find casting numbers, haven't had a need to mess with that for a while. A 64-65 Buick had a 300, a 401 or a 425 for V8 options. If your car hasn't been modified, it should be one of these, and it should be pretty easy to tell a 300 from a 401. The 340 wasn't available until 66. Bore and stroke on a 300 is 3.75 x 3.40. The great thing about an HEI distributor is the 350 Buick version fits a 300 and a 340 without a problem. They all take the same distributor. I think I had to take a grinder to the intake just to get maximum rotation, but the modification was minimal. I hope this helps. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Oddly enough, I have two of these cars and the Buick 300 V8 was the first engine I ever rebuilt, so I do know a bit about them. I'll take some pictures of the engine compartment so we can compare and post them. If you want to send me some pics of your ride, I'd love to see them. Steve,

I’m not sure where to find casting numbers, haven’t had a need to mess with that for a while.

A 64-65 Buick had a 300, a 401 or a 425 for V8 options. If your car hasn’t been modified, it should be one of these, and it should be pretty easy to tell a 300 from a 401. The 340 wasn’t available until 66.

Bore and stroke on a 300 is 3.75 x 3.40. The great thing about an HEI distributor is the 350 Buick version fits a 300 and a 340 without a problem. They all take the same distributor. I think I had to take a grinder to the intake just to get maximum rotation, but the modification was minimal.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Oddly enough, I have two of these cars and the Buick 300 V8 was the first engine I ever rebuilt, so I do know a bit about them.

I’ll take some pictures of the engine compartment so we can compare and post them. If you want to send me some pics of your ride, I’d love to see them.

]]> By: steve gallacher http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-7 steve gallacher Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:21:27 +0000 http://bobsbadbinder.com/replacing-an-hei-distributor-in-a-300-buick-v8/16/#comment-7 hi there bob, this is great info as i was considering doing it 2 my 65 lesabre, but i have a slight problem,it is that i cant work out what size motor is in my 65 lesabre, i have got the heads off , and cant seam 2 find a block no. on it to determine size motor, i am assuming it is a 300 as the boer and stroke size is 3.875 x 3.40 if u have any info on motor specs could u send it please, i am fightoing a loosing battle here in AUSTRALIA, not many of these cars .. down under, i could send u some pics if u like.. just trying to find sum 1 that kno's abit about these buick beauties... hopefully i will hear from u soon... stevegallacher@gmail.com hi there bob, this is great info as i was considering doing it 2 my 65 lesabre, but i have a slight problem,it is that i cant work out what size motor is in my 65 lesabre, i have got the heads off , and cant seam 2 find a block no. on it to determine size motor, i am assuming it is a 300 as the boer and stroke size is 3.875 x 3.40 if u have any info on motor specs could u send it please, i am fightoing a loosing battle here in AUSTRALIA, not many of these cars .. down under, i could send u some pics if u like.. just trying to find sum 1 that kno’s abit about these buick beauties… hopefully i will hear from u soon… stevegallacher@gmail.com

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