Buick 350 Crankshaft Oil Slinger

Buick 350 Crankshaft Oil Slinger

An oil slinger is a very simple device and does exactly what its name implies, it slings oil! Every engine came from the factory with an oil slinger, and you definitely want one in yours! 

The slinger serves 2 important purposes:

1. It prevents the front crankshaft seal from becoming flooded with oil (which can result in it leaking). When the seal is brand new, it typically doesn't leak as it forms a tight seal with the crankshaft. However as the seal ages, it is more likely to develop a leak if you don't have an oil slinger to help keep excess oil off of the seal.
2. It slings oil around the front of the engine to keep the timing chain and distributor gear oiled. The only oiling that the timing chain, fuel pump eccentric and distributor gear get is oil that bleeds past the front cam bearing. Most of this oil runs down the front of the block and oils the chain, but the distributor gear is on the front of the timing chain gear and relies on oil that is splashed on it for lubrication. Having an oil slinger helps keep the distributor gear and fuel pump eccentric properly lubricated.

 

We highly recommend you install one in your engine when you have the timing cover off.

Fits the following Buick V6 and V8 Engines: 215-300-340-350

Will NOT fit Buick 400-430-455

 

 

• Fits 1967-1972 Wagoneer with Buick 350
• Fits 1967-1972 J-trucks with Buick 350
• Fits other models, noted above
• Made in the USA