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Damon
September 23rd, 2016, 12:18 AM
I just bought a 1966 suburban with a 351m V6 in it and I need parts to rebuild it the main things I'm looking for is master gasket set,bearings and timing chain set if any one could help I sure would appreciate it.

Thank You

AZKen
September 23rd, 2016, 03:30 AM
Sold in mini-sets here. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=gasket&year=1966&make=GMC&model=Suburban&vi=1493101

If 305 is similar then http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/FEL0/FS7961SB1/02287.oap?ck=Search_02287_1491808_-1&pt=02287&ppt=C0026
Bores are different but maybe other gaskets will work? I'm not sure. Others will know. The first link seems to cover a lot of gaskets. Some of the parts below indicate applicable to 305 and 351, so seems like some internal bearings and such are the same. Same crank? I don't know.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=timing+chain&year=1966&make=GMC&model=Suburban&vi=1493101 (LISTED AS NOT AVAILABLE BUT I USED THE PART NUMBER TO GOOGLE)
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Connecting+Rod+Bearings/02234/C0366.oap?keyword=bearings&year=1966&make=GMC&model=Suburban&vi=1493101 (LISTED AS NOT AVAILABLE, USED PN TO GOOGLE)
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=camshaft+bearings&year=1966&make=GMC&model=Suburban&vi=1493101 (Google PN)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-305-351-K1500-C1500-SUBURBAN-CAM-BEARINGS-1198M-/311477549080
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/gmc,1969,k35/k3500+pickup,5.0l+305cid+v6,1438419,engine,timing+ chain,5724
http://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2Fen%2Fparts%2Fseal ed%2Bpower%2C2400P%2Cconnecting%2Brod%2Bbearing%2C 5212 (type in 1198m)

Above Part Numbers must be confirmed, just my shot at it. Not sure what bearings you wanted. Please always be specific in your questions. :signthankspin:
As you see ,the secret with someehat hard to find parts, is to get a good part number and google all the sources that still have the parts in stock. ALSO, Jolly has part numbers on the Legacy page...NICE!

Commentary/opinion: Be aware that many V6 parts are hard to find and getting harder. Rebuilding these motors can be challenging. BE SURE you locate all the parts you may need before teardown. Then buy what you need. Locate means actually talking or emailing a real person who eyeballs the part. It is getting that critical I believe. Always keep your eyes open for a cheap good running donor motor near you if you plan on keeping the V6. Beside the cool factor, rarity factor, awesome to look at factor...THE MAIN attraction for these motors is the longevity. Very well engineered to last. So don't rebuild just for fun. If it ain't smokin or knockin, don't fix it. Pop the expansion plugs, flush and replug, rebuild carb, give it a "tune up", replace necessary external bolt-on parts, do a compression test, put in a new oil pump.
Accentuate the operative, but don't mess with Mr. In-between.
Other side effects may cause nausea, loss of fluid, wheezing, lack of power, backfire and premature...... never mind.