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JB/John, no luck on the speedo cable yet, still looking. Bob's Speedo says that he will make one for me for big dollars, so will be looking at Hershey in a couple of weeks. Also have contacted a couple of local speedo shops to see what they can do. John
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Hi all, I wrote a few months ago that only my top and rear passenger compartment needed to be completed to finally complete the restoration of the 1923 McLaughlin Buick, model 45 Special, Export. I am happy to report that David (one of our members) completed the top and interior. His work was excellent, and the top completely changed the look of the car. It got lots of waves on the way home today. On Sunday we will take her to the all Buick show in Maryland for her reveal.
I have posted pictures at http://forums.aaca.org/members/unimogjohn/albums/
Hope that you enjoy them.
John in VA
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I have had great service and support from Rhode Island Wiring. They have most templates for Buicks. Might just give them a call. Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc.
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OK, you are getting closer. The problem is in the tank itself. If the guts are working correctly, the float will lift up as the fuel is sucked in the first smaller tank, and in turn will allow fuel to be released to the second tank and then to the carb. Fuel is not getting from the first tank to the second tank. Check the little flapper on the first/inner tank that releases fuel into the second tank. I just sent you an email with a copy of a SW trouble shooting guide. See page two for a diagram of the guts of the system, make sure you have all the parts, you are missing something internally. You have two tanks, inner and outer right? Worse case post some pictures of the guts so we can see if anything is missing.
Do not despair.
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Oh, Snyder's Antique Auto Parts - Model A Ford and Model T Ford Parts also has it. About the same money.
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Bobs Antique Auto Parts | Model-T Specialists and others have a product called 255 Top Dressing that I use on my 1928 Buick Town Brougham. It goes on like a paint and is very shiny, but after a few weeks it does turn a low luster black. I do my top every few years. A quart usually does it. It is about $15 or so. Hope this helps and is not too late of a reply.
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Well, it could/might be true. Found a reference to a 38 Buick used by James Arness on the set.
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This quote is from our Buick Yahoo Group.
NAPA carries a new part that fits perfectly under your
vacuum tank. It even has a shut off valve on it, check the link
below:
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> http://www.napaonli ne.com/MasterPag es/NOLMaster. aspx?PageId=
470&LineCode=SME&PartNumber=702352&Description= Fuel+Filter
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Southjk, you should have two copper crush washers at the banjo fitting where it goes into the tank. And you should have two of the cork gaskets sealing the top of the vacuum tank itself.
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Then are you sure you are getting vacuum to the tank? I would make sure the connections on the intake manifold and the fuel vacuum tank are tight. If it is not sucking fuel, then you have to be taking in air someplace. Start from the front and check each fitting. Hopefully, something is just not tight and you are loosing vacuum.
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Southjk, check the fitting where the gas line attaches to the vacuum tank. When you remove it you will see that it has two holes where the gas comes out. If these are not aligned with the openings in the tank, then the gas cannot flow into the tank. How do I know, well, had the same problem as you. I forgot to make sure that the holes on both the tank and fitting lined up.
Also I had a air leak on the banjo fitting where it goes into the tank, hence I was pulling air not fuel. Had to re-soder the gas line into the fitting.
Finally, I installed a see through plastic filter near the tank to see the fuel being sucked into the tank. This at least assured me that I was getting fuel. I then replaced the plastic one with a period glass filter.
Hope all this helps. Keep us posted on your progress.
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JB, welcome to the club, nice ride also.
Wix has a number of remote oil filter bases that can be used. You need to determine your input line measurements and how they are fitted (up, down, side), then you can order what you need. I have one on my 28 and it works great with a PH8A filter. Never any problem. WIX Filters : Filter Look-Up
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Are you sure no oil pressure, check the gauge, or better still, connect one that you know works. You should have oil pressure if you just crank the engine with the plugs out.
I use 15-40 Delo from Costco or Tractor Supply. I use detergent since I also cleaned out the oil pan and under the valve cover.
Best of luck and keep asking questions, you will get her running again.
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Do you have a starter now? If you do, I have seen Precision Power's work, and they do a great job. Home So you might want to give them a call, and if you need a starter they may have one as a core. Good luck on your search.
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How about some pictures? Worth a thousand words.
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and if you are not a member of the Buick Club I will look up names/addresses of other 09/10 owners out of the roster. Just let me know.
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Nice video on your model at this site.
Do a google search on your model too, lots of information on it. Post a couple pics of your car we would love to see it.
I am sure folks know how to start it and will give you good suggestions for starting.
My engine was stuck, rings to the cylinder, just a pencil line was enough to stop it. Used Kroil oil, and that did it. Used other stuff, but nothing worked. Took me the winter to get her free. Runs great now and starts easily.
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Might want to see if you can find this in your local library or on EBay. It is a book on auto wood working.
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I would think yes if it was not too thick that would weigh down the float. Have you pulled out your old float? Is it gas logged? You can dry them out and re-coat. I have heard that folks have made their own floats out of wine bottle corks and coated them. Never seen or done that yet. Good luck, and await more 1923 Buick videos on YouTube. You have a nice original car. Great you are keeping her running.
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and Snyder's also has float making materials that you might want to use in case you cannot find an exact fit.
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Bob's Automobilia has a cork float that you may have to modify, it is for a 1926. Cost is $5 plus shipping. Download his catalog, it is on page 7. If you cut or modify it you will have to recoat it with sealer or super glue. Hope this helps.
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The 1930 64C on Ebay did not meet the seller's reserve and therefore, was a no sale. Bidding stopped at $18,877. He also had a buy it now price of $26, 500.
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John, it has been a long time, but as I remember I think I glued it to the plate with dabs of Permatex gasket sealer.
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John, just looked in the RSC catalog. They also have felt in smaller quantities. Page 33 at the bottom.
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John, I made mine, bought a sheet from these guys a few years ago. I am sure others have it also.
22 Buick Touring $7500
in Buick - Buy/Sell
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It is listed on Ebay also, $7000 buy it now or best offer.