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That’s what I was going to do is to flush and run brush down the coolant passages to get as clean as I can. If I can pull pan I will to check bearings. I did remove rockers but that’s ok. Thanks for the detailed specs

I’ll post some pictures of the head gasket and head. Where could I find a torque sequence and spec. The valves look good but I’ll clean and check for leakage. Thanks I’m excited to try and get it up and running. The last time was registered was in 1960 in Pennsylvania.

Well I pulled head today and cylinders look in good shape and the head. I think the gasket was original and dried out. It looked like a felt gasket. The bolts came out decent and with a little prying the head came off. Where is the most reasonable place to get a head gasket from. What would the torque sequence or the foot lb be for head bolts. I have a book but it’s a fisher body book on the wooden parts I thought it was mechanical book.

I would remove pan but it’s a little too cold for me at the moment. I’m planning on doing more work once the weather gets warmer atleast 30s. It’s a high of 10 today. But yes thoroughly inspected is what the plan is to determine the condition of the engine thanks

I can’t drop the pan just yet as it’s in a storage container but I mite be able to get inspection camera in there if I drain oil. It’s clear looking oil for sure. I’m hoping just head gasket but if it is cracked I mite be able to fix it. I’ve done few over the years and had good luck with it. I’ll try to get a better video of leak tomorrow. Thanks

I pulled off side covers and valve cover. I was really surprised at how clean the engine is and everything looks ok but I am going to put more antifreeze in it to see if I can find exactly where it’s leaking from. I believe it’s the head gasket. I will tell you what I find thanks.

How did you repair the cracks or did you replace the bloc. What would be the best place to purchase gaskets. I see Olsons has them. Would anyone have a source on engine in upstate ny if I need one thanks

Any advice is appreciated for sure thanks.

This must be the standard six engine. I apologize and will change post title

Well if it’s not a master six then I apologize as I’m new to prewar Buicks.

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I haven’t gotten that far into it yet as it’s pretty cold here. I’ll try to post whole video link I took last nite. It seems to be coming from head gasket area from what I can see. I’m hoping it’s not block related. I would like to use this motor as its original from what I can tell

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I am new owner of 1928 model 26s with standard six engine and I know it had no antifreeze in the engine when I received it so last nite I put couple gallons in and it started leaking under the manifold side at what I believe is the head gasket. Oil looks good but it’s not running at this time. I can’t tell you last time it did run but prior owner said he had it turning over. Can anyone add any information on what they see from pictures. I can’t get a video to post but I’ll try to add link. Thanks

I had a chance tonight finally to go out in storage and put some antifreeze in the car. I know it was empty when I received it so I just wanted to get an idea of any leaks if any. Well it leaked. Bad. It looks like the head gasket or possibly block. Not good either way. It’s not running yet and there doesn’t seem to be any coolant in base. Here’s some pics of underneath the intake. Maybe someone can confirm this thanks.

I have some wood parts previous owner had given to me for the roof. I have not gone through them yet. I do need a hood or bonnet depending on who you talk too. I have a model a hood but I’d rather not have to fabricate it to fit. I read somewhere about some one with cnc that was thinking about making kits for the Buicks. I would definitely buy one just to simplify things. I appreciate any help I can get. I hope maybe this weekend I’ll have time to check over the drivetrain and maybe get it to fire. Previous owner had it turn over but no starting it. Thanks

I am located just north of Syr N.Y. I’d love to get this car up and going for my father he’s 78 this year. Any help on the wood roof kit or a hood would be great thanks

I’m new to the prewar world and I bought a 1928 model 26s. I am looking forward to getting it running and driving this spring. I do need some parts though mainly wood for the roof. I’ve searched but nothing seems to come up for kits. Does anyone have a source or build them. I also need a hood as mine didn’t come with one. Other than that I believe it to be complete. Any help would be great thanks.