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Thanks for the info Bob That clears up my concerns Thanks. Tony P

Thanks Bob but I thought.008 was a bit tight especially the exhaust valve so I set them all at .009 hot even though the manual calls for .008. The cylinder head does have hardened valve seats and I run non ethanol fuel but I was concerned about the valves being pounded in the seats with .008 thou lash. Thanks. Tony P

Exhaust valve lash spec

I had the same problem with my 32 ser. 60 exactly. I took the oil pan off and checked the oil pump. The piston check that controls the bypass was wore and gouged A new one was made in the lathe and made .001 “ larger on the OD to compensate for internal wear . A small washer was installed behind the piston spring . After a long run on a hot dat the oil pressure runs at 35/38 PSI at 45/50 MPH and 10/15 at idle I don’t know if this will help anyone but that cured mine TP32

I had had exactly the SAME problem with my 32 ser. 60 Turns out the little bypass piston in the oil pump was wore and gouged. I made a new piston in the lathe and increased the OD by .001” . Also installed a small flat washer behind the spring . That fixed the problem and increased the oil pressure to 35/38 PSI even on a hot day and 10/15 at idle. Hope this helps for you. Tony

Hi Doug use a soft flame Not a lot of heat needed because the material is thin and will turn a light blue.If it's S/S it will buff out. TP

S/B brazed not grazed TP

Hi Doug Your trim can be grazed with silver solder Not hard and it will never break if done correctly TP

This Buick is in Tillsonburg On. It's a 1931 Ser. 90 made into a convertible TP

This Buick is in Tillsonburg On.

Hi. Are the Buick badges still available particularly the rectangular one mclaughlin Canada on top and bottom thanks. TP

Hi are the Buick badges still available thanks TP

Hello Does anyone know what the stroke should be on an operating thermostat adjustable rod in the rad?

Louvers

Sorry lovers not lovers TP

Hi just checked the lovers and they all seem to be free but I will still lubricate them as a precaution thanks. Tony

Hello again What type of spark plug should I use no my 32 Buick ser. 60 with a LOW compression cyl head gasket? And does it make a difference? Thanks again. Tony

Hi now that the oil pressure problem has bee solved I would like to solve thr thermostat problem by buying a new or rebuilt one if possible I have one now but it doesn't work .I would like to have the shutters operating properly.They are bolted in the open position now.Any ideas out there? Thanks. T P

Should be 140-150. Thanks. T P

Hi Can someone explain why I need a multi grade oil? I only drive the car in summer which means it's always starting and running on the 30 or 40 weight oil as the 5 -10 or 15 weight is only required for cold weather starting. So if we don't drive in winter or even start the engine then why do we need a multi grade oil? Thanks. Tony

Thanks for the info just may do that TP

Hello again I installed the new poppet I made and also a 1/8" washer was installed behind the relief spring in the oil pump.I put straight 10 oil in the engine to help flush the system after leaking coolant in the oil pan. With straight 10 oil the oil pressure went up to 32 psi at 2000 rpm and 25 psi at idle. Drained the 10 oil while hot and put straight 40 in the engine The oil pressure went up to 40 psi at 2000 rpm and 30 at idle. I don't know if the new poppet made the difference or the 1/8 washer behind the relief spring or a combination of both.Both these tests were done with the engine at 250 degrees operating temperature.So the next step is to take it out on the road and check for pressure drop.I also do agree with members in some previous blogs that the 40 weight oil is too heavy so for next touring season a straight 30 weight oil will be tried. Thanks for all the valuable info. TP

Check the Specification and Adjustments manual . It shows a cutaway of this particular baffle plate in the oil cooler diagram. TP

I've two of these .One with and one without .However the one without does show the four spots where this plate or baffle with holes in it was soldered to the rad. TP

Mine is a 60 series and it certainly looks factory or professional as it is perfectly contoured to fit the rad. Thanks. Tony