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    1956 Century Rear Axle Seal Leak

    in Buick - Post War

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    Right rear axle seal is leaking, grease running off the backing plate onto the the back side of the tire.

    Of course, the brake shoes and related parts covered in grease! In reading the shop manual, I'd need an axle puller, 

    remove the bearing retaining ring, and press the new bearing & seal onto the axle.

    I've not done this job before and don't have a puller or press.

    Is this job difficult? Also, can some one recommend a parts source? Ebay shows a seal & thin gasket, I'm assuming the bearing OK.

    Thanks

    Jerry 

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    41 Buick needs new front motor mounts

    in Buick - Pre War

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    If you are just replacing the front motor mounts, remove the fasteners, place a wide board, IE 2x4, etc. under the oil pan and gently lift the motor enough to remove the mounts. If you are having them rebuilt, place a small block of wood in the space where the mount was & lower the lifting jack so the engine rests on the wood blocks. I recommend Steele Rubber in NC to rebuild the mounts. Turnaround is approx. 3-4 weeks.

    Jerry

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    1956 Fuel Pump Question

    in Buick - Post War

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    I need to replace the fuel pump on my Century. I also replaced the vacuum wiper motor with an electric wiper motor, so I don't need the vacuum side of the fuel pump. Does anyone know if a single action fuel pump from 1957 or later will work on the '56?

    Fitting new brake lines to 56 Buick Cent

    in Buick - Post War

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    I replaced the steel brake lines on my '56 Century several years ago. I had the line that runs along the X part of the frame made in TWO pieces, had the fitting to join them together placed in an open area for ease of connection. Fishing a one piece brake line that's approx. 3 feet long thru the frame was next to impossible.

    Crankcase vent system on 56

    in Buick - Post War

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    56Buick & old-tank,

     

    Thanks for your reply. Its been a few years since I removed the heads & other parts, including the draft tube. I don't recall having to undo the bell housing bolt to remove the tube, but there's a lot of things lately I don't recall. I suppose at the time I said to myself, " I'll surely  know where the tube attaches" I bagged & tagged most things, and NOT having a bolt for the tube in a baggy & marked supports your reply that the fastener is the bell housing bolt.  

    Best regards,

    Jerry

    Crankcase vent system on 56

    in Buick - Post War

    Posted

    If I may butt in here, I'm finishing up a valve job, putting the parts back, came to install the draft tube. Engine is in the car, wiggled the tube down behind the engine, scratching up the newly painted tube.Got under the car to attach the bolt thru the tube bracket, and I CANNOT locate where the draft tube bracket bolt attaches! Somewhere to the bell housing? Advise appreciated.

    Jerry 

    Oil Fill Question - '56 322

    in Buick - Post War

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    Finishing up a valve job ( and more) on this engine, started to pour oil in it over the rocker arm assembly, as the valve covers are off, and noticed the oil drains very slowly down the push rod holes, making a mess as the oil overflows onto the spark plug holes & Exh. manifold! The distributor is still out of the engine. My Question - Can I pour the oil down the distributor "hole" ? I don't see a problem in doing so; just wanted another opinion B4 I do another dumb thing!!

    Thanks! 

    Need Look-Up assist for Two Part GM numbers

    in Parts Wanted

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    I've tried a few look up sources (Delco, Moraine, Rock Auto, ) trying to identify the application of the following part #s:

     

    Axle set of brake shoes in the Delco Moraine box P/N 514472 which also says "Half Set Pkge."

     

    In an original GM box (two boxes) outside door handles, R & L Group #10.527, P/N 1.4168322, and P/N 1.4168323. 

    The handles are from the early-mid-fifties, based on their appearance.

    Appreciate any assistance in recommending additional look-up sites.

    Bunchabuix

    Richard Sandburg

    in Buick - General

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    We remember Richard, his beautiful '52 Super sedan. We attended the BCA Nat'l. in the '90s, hosted by the KC Mid-America Chapter. My kids got a kick out of the chapter "logo" the mouse looking out of a Buick porthole!

    Our prayers are with you Richard, and your family.

    Jerry & Joan Bodden, BCA 1518

     

    1964 LeSabre Data Plate

    in Buick - Post War

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    I'm trying to assist someone who is long distance, possibly buy this car. He needs to locate the data plate, i.e. paint code, interior, etc.

    I told him it should be on the firewall, near the master cylinder and wiper motor. He sez its not there??. He located the VIN on the L/S front door jamb.

    Thanks for some guidance.

     

     

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