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  1. Sid Does it look like this? Gasket If so it is yours if you can wait a few days on the mail. Willie
  2. Gary Rich has done this more recently than I have so he is the resident expert. Did you ever get your front shocks rebuilt; if so, some rebuilders cut the arms where they join near the pin and then weld back together...if not done correctly it can be deformed enough to cause problems. Willie
  3. Scott Test the other tubes or swap with known good tubes; there is good chance that the capacitors are bad. Probably need to send to pros like Alan Kriss. Willie
  4. Google "picture resizer" and take your pick. Willie
  5. Fusick Olds is one of my favorites and of course try the Chevy suppliers. Willie
  6. Doug The number and four-barrel would be correct for a 55 Super, but that engine should have a harmonic balancer...only the Special (264) had the cast pulley. While the cast pulley would 'fit' the 322 it would not work well since both engines are balanced front and back differently. But who knows what rodders have done over the years. Willie
  7. Carly and Shane In case you missed it this is how I solve leaks HERE Willie
  8. Right, that is the bull method. The only good news is when you slip the blood does not affected the function of the brake shoes.:eek: Willie
  9. Gary The service manual says to use a large pair of pliers. I have used vise grips in the past, but with the propper tool I don't bleed as much. Willie
  10. Check out the places that redo the truck bumpers. Around here they send to Mexico. The price is about 1/2 the local platers and the quality is excellent. Willie
  11. Gary First of all, I don't know all and I learn more than I contribute from these forums. My second point is while I will respond to a PM, taking it private deprives others of the information. Third, keep trying, even if you have to walk away for awhile (don't ask how many times I have had to walk away from a flared fitting). Fourth Mike should have responded to your problem since I showed him how to do it--how to do it wrong. Fifth, the BFH has gotten me in trouble and cost some time and money...another reason I have resisted buying a Plasma Torch. Glad it is going together. Willie
  12. Gary If the housing is clean and lubricated the bearings "should" just tap in. Try a test fit of the old bearing. If you get it started a little cocked it will bind and never go in. Be sure you did not mar the housing from pounding--a bigger hammer is not always needed. Willie
  13. Leif I don't know if it is right or left, but the inlet to the radiator would be the line line coming from the front of the transmission where the pump is located. The outlet would be the line going to the rear of the transmission. Willie
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    Chrome Work

    Use abrasives as a last resort. I use Sanivac lime and hardwater cleaner for bath, shower, etc. This a phosphoric acid product that will remove rust stains bleeding out of cracks in the chrome and remove mineral deposits. Wet the area for a few minutes and rinse, then polish or wax. If unsatisfactory go to the abrasives and then the chrome shop. Willie
  15. Gary I have no experience with Japanese bearings. Willie
  16. Gary The bearing that I used (Bower or BCA number=RA 1502 EL) will work on 45-55 and I got it locally at a bearing/seal supplier. The inner race that is pressed onto the axle is harder to find and I don't have that number---you probably don't need to change it anyhow unless there are large pits or gouges. A lite coat of grease on the seal edges and axle should do it. Check the country of origin on the package...for all I know these may be foreign by now too. Willie
  17. Gary Install both the same way with the cone or lip pointing to the center of the axle. Unless your old bearings are defective, consider using them instead of some possibly newly made in China bearings that will soon fail. If the old ones are bad, try to find some NORS American made bearings like New Departure. Pack with a good grease like Vaolvoline Synthetic and you will never have to service again. Willie
  18. Thanks for the responses so far. I checked and the thinnest they have is 1/32 inch (~0.030)...I need 1/64 inch (0.015). Willie
  19. Tinkering again: trying to rebuild the vacuum diaphragm for a 55 Buick. The material appears to be 2 ply rubber/cloth mesh reinforced about 0.015 inch thick. I made a working unit using vinyl seat uphostery material, so I know my method is workable. No, I am not going into business, but will share with others that are willing to spend some time instead of money. Willie
  20. Old discussion that never did get resolved and is now missing some images. Too many differences in measuring technique. My personal conclusion is that the length of the 1954 and 1955 50-70 series are the same as all of 1956 and that length is one inch (1") longer than the 1954 and 1955 40-60 series. Take your pick of actual dimensions submitted. Willie
  21. High resolution photo Shown is the vacuum line off the manifold going to the lower rear of the fuel pump and the vacuum line from the front of the fuel pump going to the wiper motor and washer switch. Let me know you need a photo of a loose fuel pump with the fuel and vacuum ports shown. Willie
  22. Bob I need something like that but 1/64" or 0.015" for a 55 vacuum diaphragm. Willie
  23. Thanks for the suggestion on McMaster-Carr, but no joy. The thinnest material that would be suitable is 1/32 or ~0.030 and that would be too thick. Google 'vacuum diaphragm rubber' lists some sources, but all are Chinese. Still looking... Ben I would not use a 50-60 year old pump. Rebuild, but just replace the diaphragm(s)...the valves and other parts supplied in a kit would not need to be replaced. Willie
  24. Tinkering again: trying to rebuild the vacuum diaphragm for a 55. The material appears to be 2 ply rubber/cloth mesh reinforced about 0.015 inch thick. I made a working unit using vinyl seat uphostery material, so I know my method is workable. No, I am not going into business, but will share with others that are willing to spend some time instead of money. Willie
  25. My question is how are they making these things smaller but heavier? A 4000 lb 55 Buick is considered a big heavy car, and it is. And there are plans for 4 cyl engine in that thing? Remember in 1976 they put a 105 hp V6 in the 4800 lb LeSabre...that same year the 455 was only rated at 205 hp. Willie
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