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1950-59 dynaflow transmission
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Mr. Reed's topic in Buick - Post War
I expect those "studs" are locating pins, with a snug [ machined ?] fit. Ben -
Chrysler 230 Flathead Rebuild and Oil
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to InsideTrader's topic in General Discussion
Inside, what I described is a basic! The engine will run near perfect . NOW, tweaking time. First. a disclaimer. I KNOW, OR REMEMBER, LITTLE ABOUT THOSE ENGINES. The distributor rotates different on different engines. For instance, on straight eight Buicks it rotates counter clockwise. SO , turning the distributor CLOCKWIES advances the time. After adjusting for maximum vacuum, try advancing the timing slightly! Moving the distributor housing maybe 1/8th inch. Lock it down and go for a drive. Better? Worse? Only YOU can tell. If better and no "pinging" when accelerating, you have gained. If pinging, a sound that sound not unlike a woodpecker, reverse the last adjustment slightly. Drive again. Make these adjustments until you are satisfied. Or just plain say to heck with it , that is good. You are not going to hurt the engine with adjustments. If the timing is to fast, causing pinging, which is the spark firing too soon, long term, damage may/will occur. If pinging does happen, come of the throttle. It goes away. Ben -
Chrysler 230 Flathead Rebuild and Oil
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to InsideTrader's topic in General Discussion
Assuming no vacuum leaks, timing with vacuum is a snap. Connect the vacuum gauge to an intake manifold source. Twist the distributor until the most vacuum is found. This will be close. Probably for what you are using it for it will be great. Ben -
Lower control arm wonโt take grease
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Business_As_Usual's topic in Buick - Pre War
Shouldn't make a difference since it is on the bottom, I believe. The top is where the alignment adjustments are done. Ben -
Period images to relieve some of the stress
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Walt G's topic in Period Photos - Pre WWII
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Period images to relieve some of the stress
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Walt G's topic in Period Photos - Pre WWII
Wow! I like the location. Any idea where? Ben -
Buick straight 8 for straight 8 engine swap
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to gregleck's topic in Buick - Pre War
No. The '37 used front motor mounts . The plate to which they are mounted has to be changed over from the '37 to the later engine. This applies to all 248/263 1948 and later. Pretty easy. Ben -
Great day for a car ride in the country
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Brass is Best's topic in General Discussion
May I hazard a guess? Lake Erie Nice Special. Ben -
Buick straight 8 for straight 8 engine swap
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to gregleck's topic in Buick - Pre War
Yes on the 263. Someone is shafting you! I am an old fart and could do the engine for a LOT less and in a month , assuming no big snags. Good luck. Ben -
1934 Pontiac coupe, not mine.
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
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1949 Olds - 160 or 180 Thermostat?
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to 57j2olds's topic in Technical
Your friend is correct. I run a 195 in my Buick. Ben -
1952 Chevy 3100, aka Sam the '52....
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Roscoe's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
I LIKE IT!! Don't be too hard on the painter! He did a lot better than I would have done. Ben -
Obtaining a title for barn find
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to crazycars's topic in General Discussion
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Installing an elec fuel pump
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to LedRush's topic in Buick - Post War
I think you guys are overthinking things. As far as I know, NO car {engine} comes with a pre oiler. Yet, 200,000 + miles is routine! My $0.02. Ben -
Wiegand family hit again
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Terry Wiegand's topic in Buick - Pre War
Thank you, young lady. Terry, thinking of you. I had missed your post, now know why. Heal, old friend. Ben -
Yet another interesting thread goes KAPUT!
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Bhigdog's topic in Forum Questions and Answers
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All help gratefully received in the UK
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Scott B's topic in Buick - Introduce Yourself
OP mentions " vacuum system ", so should not have fuel pump. Ben -
Distant cousins! Ben
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IF the compound carbs had worked out, would not Buick have continued? A thought. Many have changed to two like [ front? ] carbs. Which you seem to have. Anxiously awaiting first driving report!! Ben
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I agree with Glenn. Unlikely to be from a car. Ben
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Somewhere in there is a VW.....Comments are welcome.
Ben Bruce aka First Born replied to Vintageaut's topic in What is it?
Interesting! I would like to see more. Ben -
LOL! As do I, Matt. My point? Probably not recognizable by most. He had made a comment about how much the car needed. Before going down the road. Just saying, shucks, my Buick goes down the road without needing buckets of money for cosmetics. I get a kick , sometimes, out of the way we working men and wealthier folks think. All relative I suppose. Ben