Dennis53 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I just bought a 1953 Buick special. I was given 2 straight 8 motors with it both have been torn apart and I'm looking for a manual to help me re build one or both. any help out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi Dennis53 ! Welcome to AACA Forums ! You will get all the help you need from the Buick people below in the large BUICK CLUBS section. Post on Buick - Post War and you will meet the largest group of people , very active , here. Many of those friendly folk do not stray from the Buick section. You will have fun with them , and get the job done. Everyone in the AACA universe loves pictures. - Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Get an official GM 1953 Buick Shop Manual. On a Google or DuckDuckGo search there are dozens of manuals listed. https://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1953-buick-shop-manual/ https://www.amazon.com/1953-Buick-Shop-Manual-Motors/dp/B000M7UY2K https://www.ebay.com/sch/items/?_nkw=1953+buick+shop+manual&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=&rmvSB=true I was going to list other choices but with all the originals available at reasonable prices there is really no other choice. Buy the manual and read it from cover to cover, word by word. Do not skim over anything. There are numerous people on this forum and others that get a manual skim over it and then either screw something up (usually reversible but always more costly in time and money). If you don't understand what it says ask in the "Buick -Post War forum". I had two 1953 Buicks, one standard and one automatic. Great cars. Good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis53 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thank you I will post pictures soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdarrunt Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Your 53 Special engines will be the 263ci with modern replaceable shell bearings. Pretty much a straight forward overhaul. I got most of my parts from Terrill Machine in DeLeon Texas and a few from Egge. I updated my 37 Special 248 engine to the 263 but kept the much less problematic solid lifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 1:27 PM, Dennis53 said: I just bought a 1953 Buick special. I was given 2 straight 8 motors with it both have been torn apart and I'm looking for a manual to help me re build one or both. any help out there You need a 1952 Buick Shop Manual to get familiar with Buick's straight eight engine, brakes, transmission, etc. details. The 1953 Buick Shop Manual was considered a supplement to the 1952 Shop Manual and mainly addressed the first-year Buick V8 engine. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have both a 52 and a 53 shop manual if you are interested pm me. I've posted it for sale some time ago on this forum as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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