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  1. critterpainter started following 1948 Buick starting system, six volt alternator , 5 20's Buicks at auction. from Killers of the Flower Moon and 1937 BUICK Special
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    Auction in Illinois 1929 Buick Hillbilly Buggy *Has Title* - Aumann Auctions, Inc. This is the worst one!
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    IIRC If your car is wired with the correct gas pedal start system then your regulator should have 4 terminals, not 3. Check your shop manual as it will show both the correct wiring for the gas pedal start system and the charging system.
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    I know the OP. He can speak Buick rather fluently, but work does keep him busy. Matt I will keep my ears open in case I hear something. Bill
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    Bobs Automobilia in Calif (805-434-2963) used to have it. They didn't have rivets though.
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    Several years ago I walked by a load of freshly crushed cars on a truck. On one car the left front headlight was on. Obviously the battery was still in place.
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    Dynaflow or 3 speed? The engine is Heavy. The engine and trans are Very Heavy. You will need a hoist that can handle at least 1500# when at least 2/3 extended. If you attempt to just remove the engine, the front of the transmission needs to be supported. If you remove both the enclosed driveshaft can "float" making the car hard to roll as the rear end can move to the front and rear.
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    Look inside the the heat riser valve above the carburetor. There is usually a steel sleeve there that can rust and pinhole allowing a leak into the exhaust causing a severe lean condition, often to the point the car wont run/
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    My bad. I grew up in an area where 18 degrees was considered COLD. Those of you in the -20 would have a different reality. Then do push the clutch in.
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    As long as you are changing the condenser, give the vacuum advance a quick check and loosen the screw under the roter and drop a few drops of oil on it. This will lubricate the mechanical advance and is mentioned in the service manual. The las 3 MG distributors I workedon had stuck or gummy mechanical advances.
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    The clutch does NOT need to be depressed. Just shift to neutral before starting the engine. Pressing in the clutch adds needless load on the starter and puts wear on the engine thrust bearing surfaces. Pre government intervention cars instructed the operator to shift a manual transmission into neutral for most makes.
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    The distributors on Buicks of that era had a nasty habit of not wanting to allow the vacuum advance to do its job. the inside diameter of the distributor housing where the groove is for the 3 balls sit to allow the vacuum to advance the breaker plate wear and don;t allow the breaker plate to advance smoothly if at all.
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    I believe the relay on the firewall started in 51 0r 52. Prior to that it was mounted on the carb with an additional starter relay mounted on the starter. if not cleaned occasionally cleaned on of the 2 types of switches would stick and not start. Also if you have a vacuum leak the starter will try to engage at low engine vacuum.
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    It might be wise to replace the ignition lock assembly with a new one. They can and do wear out.
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    Dumb question. Why doesn't Eddie-o just try to find a starter for a Buick Century or Roadmaster? They are a stronger starter than the ones used on the Specials and Supers.
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    Bobs Automobilia in California should have the valves in stock and they do ship around the world. Home One - Bob's Automobilia (bobsautomobilia.com)
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