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    in Technical

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    3 hours ago, GARY F said:

    It is a slim jim trans. You mention the modulator which I had go bad 60 yrs ago on a 59 Chevy. I am sure it does not have a modulator on the trans because there are no lines coming from the trans to the intake. The only line I have coming to the carb is the PVC valve in the valley tray which I checked and is good. I just went through my shop manuals and there was no mention of modulator.

    My mistake. I thought all the GM automatic transmissions had vacuum modulators in those years.

     

    I don't know if a bad fuel pump could suck oil and pump it into the carb, but I know a failing fuel pump could pump fuel into the crankcase. Does the oil smell like raw gas?

    Anyone know what this is?

    in What is it?

    Posted

    3 hours ago, TOM H. S. said:

    After some investigating online was not able to match it with anything, therefore I'm making a guess that this is a swirling abrasive multi spark plug cleaner of sorts. Any Experts out there please chime in. FYI Radial engines of the day used Magneto ignition systems for better reliability and other reasons is my guess. All in all, Best Wishes to all.

    Interesting idea!

    blue smoke

    in Technical

    Posted

    If it's an automatic, check the vacuum hose leading from the intake manifold to vacuum modulator on the transmission.

    If the inside of that hose is wet with trans fluid, the modulator diaphragm is leaking and the modulator needs to be replaced. 

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    Restore my buick electra 1969 :)

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    On 5/23/2023 at 1:38 AM, sebastienbuick said:

    someone would be what this reference corresponds to for the interior of the car ? :) 

     

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    Sebastien,

    That little card is a tear-off from the vehicle build sheet. It was used at the Fisher Body factory in which your car's body was assembled and it lists the key style, color and option content for the car.

    Some of these codes are available in the factory service manual, others are found in the GM "RPO" (Regular Production Option) code lists.

    Here is what I found:

     

    Job # 37-6168

    I believe this refers to the Fisher Body job sequence assigned to your car's body.

     

    STYLE 8439

    Electra 225 Custom, 4 door hardtop (body style)

     

    COMB 624

    This is the interior trim combination identification. 624=Parchment cloth interior

     

    OPT: Option content of the body as built at the Fisher Body facility

    A31

    Power windows

     

    A-42

    6-Way Power Seat

     

    A-48

    A-48 is a restraint system (seat belt) option code.

    It might mean standard belts, deluxe color-keyed belts or it might indicate shoulder belts.

    I haven't been able to find a 1969 Buick RPO list to confirm.

     

    Here are some of the resources I used to confirm this information:

    https://www.tpocr.com/index.html (Reference material for body data plate and option codes for many manufacturers)

    https://www.tpocr.com/buickbp9.html (Listing of 1969 Buick styles, colors, etc)

    http://www.frontiernet.net/~face440/GMRPOCodes.pdf (Complete list of GM RPO codes - very useful when you're trying to decipher the body plate info)

     

    Your car is looking great!

    Joe

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    The identify this tool

    in What is it?

    Posted

    On 6/15/2023 at 8:35 AM, Stude17 said:

    The way the  square threaded section meets the knurling does not appear as professionally machined as the rest of the tool.  Could it have been welded on?  If so it appears to me to be a tap wrench with the clamp section added to make a "one off" tool for a specific application.  

    Could be...it was purchased at a flea market and the seller knew nothing about it.

     

    Any other ideas?

    Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend

    in Buick - General

    Posted · Edited by 95Cardinal (see edit history)

    Motor Muster at Greenfield Village (The Henry Ford Museum) is held annually on Father's Day weekend.

    @1957buickjim brought his Special 2 door sedan and his Special Riviera Estate Wagon, I brought the 58 Caballero.

    We parked all 3 together; you can see Jim's wagon in the reflection on my car in the last image.

    It was fun talking to so many folks about station wagon memories.

    Jim has a very nice display, complete with period "tunes" played through drive-in speakers that attracted a LOT of attention.

    It was a wonderful weekend!

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    Do I really need a new project?

    in British Other - MG, Triumph, Jaguar, etc.

    Posted

    Bernie, I just spent an hour caching up on the year of activity I've missed on this thread.

    I'm glad to see that you sent the Alvis on and found that Morris; it looks like a car that you know well and one that you'll be able to turn into something very Special. (pun intended)

    It was also great to see that you've got the Rapier back on the road and are planning to take it on another European Grand Tour.

    I agree that you made the correct choice when you decided to keep that car!

    Keep up the good work!

    Joe

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    Please help identify this chassis that came with another vehicle

    in What is it?

    Posted

    15 hours ago, dictator27 said:

    The Devon and Somerset both used the same frame so the wheelbase and track are the same.  The info on austinmemories doesn't go far enough to determine if the frame was under a pickup or a van.  They are pretty much interchangeable otherwise.  Pickups were quite popular where I am (western Canada).  Vans probably less so.  By adding extra side windows and a second seat the vans became Countryman "station wagons" so that is another possibility.

    Thanks so much for all the help!

    We will just describe it as an Austin pickup/van frame.

    Joe 

    Please help identify this chassis that came with another vehicle

    in What is it?

    Posted

    4 hours ago, dictator27 said:

    Yes that is correct.  When the change was made from the Devon to the Somerset pickups and vans kept the Devon front end until 1956.  Curiously they reverted to mechanical rear brakes for the last two years.

    Okay, thanks.

    Wheelbase is 93", track 54" 

    Does that narrow it down?

     

    We're trying to figure out what it is so he can list it for sale with some confidence of what it's for.

    Joe

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