[R-12 prices]

In the midwest, F12 is being sold for $20.00 per can. The demand is so limited that they say the price will go down. I no longer do AC.

[FS - '38 - '52 starter motor]

Is it for a 320 engine or a 248-263 ?

['62 198 doesn't like the heat]

Wont the starter turn it over,or wont it fire up with the starter spinning it?

[Dynaflow Parts]

Lots of Dynaflow parts,also Dual-Path parts

[1955 - Cleaning and Quieting a Noisy Valve Train]

The early 55's were a bit noisy. Buick made them much quieter late in the year by putting a breather in each rocker arm cover.

[Horn Repair for 57 Buick Roadmaster]

I have one 57 horn,dont remember if it is a high note or low note.It would be very rteasonable.

[Question on a Dyna flow tranny]

I can get you a Buick rebuilt Dynaflow.

[340-4 engine for sale]

Anyone else need a 340?

[1961 Twin Turbine dynaflow.]

The pressures should regulate at 100 & 200 lbs.If you can't get them at low idlle,rev the engine a bit. No pressure to start with could be worn pummp,plate or both.. Low pressure when you rev the engine sounds like pump cant get enough oil. Be sure to serve your mechanic some "Lutefisk"(invite me for some)

[Olds Air Ride]

Please disregard my previous reply. I was "Tuned in"on 58 units.which were complete air suspension.

[Olds Air Ride]

i WAS bUICK INSTRUCTOR WHEN THIS WAS NEW.ON BUICKS THERE WAS A "LEVELING" VALVE. I THINK YOU CAN ADJUST HEIGHT WITH IT,GIVE IT A TRY. I HAVE A SPARE COMPRESSOR FOR SALE CHEAP .

[41 Super]

41Super,new paint,interior and most chrome.Compound carburetors work well. Under 45k original miles.Must sell.mrbuick714@webtv.net

[Rear shocks 38 buick]

I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS A 38.HE WENT TO A PARTS STORE AND BOUGHT A PAIR. I THINK HE SAID A SET FROM A CERTAIN JEEP FIT.

[what is a grade retard gear?]

This was a feature of 58 & 59 Buicks equipped with Flight_pitch transmissions. It was used for descending long hills ,same as downshiting a SM equipped car. (keeps you from overheating the brakes).Do NOT try to use it for drag-racing!

[Dynaflow for 1955]

I married a Hansen,her father came from Denmark,so I love Danes!!! If you were here in Omaha,I personally would help rebuild you unit I am the guy who has been working on Dynaflows since 1947. (worked on them in Flint before they were introduced)BCA 2399

[Dynaflow for 1955]

First of all,there are two units for 55,the longer fits 50 & 70 series,the shorter,40 & 60 series. If you try to use a 54,you will have no detent, the shift lever would fall out of"P",possibly dropping down to"L". The 56 units came one length,I think it's about the length of the longer 55. Working on Dynaflows since 1947. (In Flint,Michigan then) Ralph

[63 riv questions . trans & seat covers !]

I hooked a ST400 onto a 63 401, BUT, I had to use a 64-66 crankshaft and flex-plate. The 63 block is different as far as the THRUST main. The 64-66 thrust main will no go into a 63-earlier block. ,but the 64-66 crank worked fine. Car lived to a ripe old age,no problems. I have a 65 ST 300,we drag raced with it and couldn't tear it up,We replaced it with a 400,and it was not all that much better than the 300. We used VP to our advantage. Incidentally,our "Nailhead"won the Gold cup that year,thanks to William Trevor's help,(also thanks to "Sig" Erson)

[Synthetic oil / Filter & other general maintenance questions:]

There is no better filter than AC. One of my duties was to ascertain why an engine failed and TOO often it was a "rag"(cotton mill waste), or"Weed" filter,(filled with marsh grass). I had consierable experience with both,as they were made locally. The worst failure I saw in 30 years was when a farmer put non-detergent oil and "Depth-Design"(part paper and part rag)filter on a new Buick.Every moving part on the engine was scored. When my product repoAs rt hit Flint, a B.P.S. was sent to all Buick Dealers warning about oil specs. (read it yourself,mid 61 Bulletins).As far as filters are concerned,there are two reasons to sell a filter,one to make money two,to protect the product. The latter does not exist with after-market filters in some cases. The absolute WORST filters I have ever seen were "Rag" and "Depth-design"filters,and the latter was highly advertised.. I always use OE filtera.

[Has this happend to you?]

I had a WWII BMW motorcycle,war paint and all. I was almost scared to drive it .

[TH 350 to Nailhead]

I have a "300"thet fits on a 401,complete with convertor. mrbuick714@webtv.net

[Performance Cams for Straight 8's]

You might find Sig Erson,he did our 66 cam and we beat out an 8 bbl "Brand X"on the dragstrip. Yes it was a "Nailhead"we nad.

[L@@K----> Very Bleak Future For Our Hobby (too much gray hair)]

Grey Hair/Grey Matter,Good !

[Will 1950 Connecting rods work in my 1947 engine ?]

If you are going to "borrow" a set of rods from a salvage engine,the very early 49 SM engines had babbitted rods. If the decals are still on the rocker cover,Black old style rods,Red,late style. If you are checking out a 50, 248 has a wide push-rod cover,same as your 47.263 cover is a bit narrower

[Will 1950 Connecting rods work in my 1947 engine ?]

263 rods will NOT work im your 248 engine.You can have a machine shop bore your present rods out for inserts. BCA 2399

[What did I find in my 1947 Engine ?]

Like Joe says,timing.Excassive pinging can break rings,and according to Buick (back then),improperly serviced air- cleaner. Check for sand scratches on the broken rings.