Daves1940Buick56S
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Larry:
So you know I only work on newer stuff but I have 2 ideas.
1. Do a blowdown test on #6 to see if the leakage is thru the valves or rings/piston.
2. Get a quart bottle and hook it up to your carb IV-style in place of vac tank. That will at least tell you about the idle issue.
Cheers Dave
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I saw this a few minutes after he posted it. Just luck. Boy, I had to think really hard. I would have 3 coupes, 36, 38, and 40. But I would be single again.
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If you are concerned about VR grounding, also run a line from the VR chassis to the engine block, at least for test purposes.
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Yes I stand corrected. Pontiacs
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6 hours ago, Dave Mellor NJ said:
Those are Chevys
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2 hours ago, alsancle said:
I'm not sure how I feel about that switch, but at least its not the screw kind that gives you the 50/50 shot of burning your car to the ground.
I have only seen cut off switches installed on the power cable, not the ground cable. That makes sense to me as a wire shorting to ground in the harness could cause a fire if the cutout is installed on the ground cable.
If the path to the battery is interrupted, a (theoretical) infinite resistance is in the circuit and no current will flow.
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Make sure the cutout voltage is adjusted correctly. Use the procedures in the 1940 Shop Manual to check out VR settings. It doesn't take long to do.
Cheers, Dave
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This is the one I use. 300 amp. I mount them on the inner fender wall and use #00 cable. Only adds about 2 feet of cable, but my batteries are under hood.
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Three terminals is correct for 1940.
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Replace it with a WCD. 663S will work nicely. You will thank me later.
Cheers Dave
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Oops not clear. 1 set = for both sides for 1 car. So 4 bearing assys for outer and 2 assys for inner.
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John. Sorry for the delay. I would like 2 sets routers and 1 set inners. PM me as usual for money delivery.
Cheers Dave
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Stock Numbers
Delco 1115026
Niehoff DR 170
But I see someone has one for you. Good luck!
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You see these for sale NOS on ebay from time to time. I got a nice Niehoff one a few years ago. I will try to find the stock number.
How is the coil failing? Just no workee?
Cheers Dave
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Every one I have seen has the insulation wrapper
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Longer hood on the 70 series. The flat area on the front fender between the front door edge and where the fender starts to flare out is a few inches wider on the 70 series.
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Just saw this. We are so sorry.
Dave and Norene
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Just a followup. Finally got the carb pulled. It is completely plugged up. Very fine red powder everywhere, and lots of it. I have to overhaul it again. This time I am insisting on a modern gas filter. To heck with authentic appearance.
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So glad I could make it! It exceeded all expectations!
Cheers, Dave
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I am in Commerce GA for the night. See y'all tomorrow!
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9 days to go! I am starting to head your way in 1 week!
Cheers, Dave
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It just keeps getting better and better!
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How about the guy that shows up dressed in full duster with hat and goggles...and it's 90 degrees in the shade.
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Ok you know the score then. I have a full bench setup to test distributors and I will do some testing myself. I think 400 VDC will be sufficient but it's always good to test to a full range.
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Can '41 Sedan be towed with front wheel dolly?
in Buick - Pre War
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Just make sure the trans has oil. Ask me how I know.