[1922 Buick]

Hi guys here’s a few pictures of my 1922 RHD Buick in London, England.

[1923 Buick]

Thanks Guys.

Really appreciate your views. 

 

Wonder if there are other 4 cylinder 1923 Buicks in the UK ?

[1923 Buick]

Jerry thank you I have sent Olsens an email.

 

Brian thanks for info, do you think it should still fire with only 25lbs compression ?

Funny I get same reading on all four cylinders 25lbs.

Wet test it only went up 30 max 35 lbs.

 

Im going to borrow another gauge before I pull the head.

 

The only thing I remember was last  time i drove it on the way back it did seem to begin to lose power.

[1923 Buick]

Thanks Terry, but I have low compression 25lbs  or each cylinder. I don't understand why the same reading on all 4 cylinders 25lbs.

 

If I take the Head off why can i by a Head Gasket from ?

 

 

[1923 Buick]

Before I remove the head.

 

If I turn the engine over and  I feel suction or air being forced coming out of the oil filler or dip stick hole its the pistons . is that correct.

 

Where can I buy a 4 cylinder head gasket ?

[1923 Buick]

The last she ran was November.  I did notice she lost some power once she had warmed up and had done a mile.  

We had a really cold spell in January here in London.

 

Barry

[1923 Buick]

Deffinatly got removeable head.

 

Barry

[1923 Buick]

Hi guys thanks for quick reply's.

 

Yes I have a good spark at the new plugs.

yes I have checked leads to correct plugs (1342). The rotor arm is turning in a clockwise direction.

 

I am thinking its time to pull the head off and have a close look. As compression is low. But a bit worried. Is there anything else I should check first. ?

Before I pull the head off can I determine if its valves or pistons. ?

What gaskets do I need to buy and are they available?

 

(4 cylinder)

 

[1923 Buick]

Hi all,

 

Ok Buick still wont start.

 

The engine turns over freely on starter.

 

I have new fuel in the vacum cylinder and I have checked its coming though carb.

 

I have a new battery 6V , coil and spark plugs.

The timing is fireing just before TDC on number 1 cylinder. 

I have a good spark and the firing order is 1342.

 

I have tried easy start and also a little petrol straight down the cylinders.

 

I have done a compression test  and got 30lbs the same on all for cylinders.

I poured a little oil down all four cylinders and got 35lbs best 40 again the same on all four cylinders.

 

Its not even trying to start, just turning over.

 

What am I doing wrong ?

Whats the next step , is it head off?

 

Many thanks

 

Barry