Jim65Riv
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2,000 -all of the roofs were black.
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Your car is defective. Return it to the manufacturer for a full refund.
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I walked out to the back garage and ran the column through the settings. I found that I had to pull a little harder on the tilt lever to get the wheel to go down than to go up.
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The tilt column on my 65 has seven positions with three up and three down from the "normal" position.
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As an example of what a service bulletin would cover, the 1965 shop manual doesn't give any specific instructions on the removal and installation of the heater core. The service bulletin has six pages and nine illustrations with 20 individual steps covering the procedure. The bulletin starts by saying that "Dealer product reports have indicated a need for a standard method of removal and installation of the Riviera heater cores based on flat rate studies." The flat rate book allows 5.6 hours. I think that those who had done one would laugh at that.
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Go back to BCA homepage.
Go to "News & Photos" and click on "Useful Links."
Click on "Buick Heritage Alliance."
Under "Research Archives" click on "Browwse Archives By Year."
Click on "1923."
When I just did this, the first item was the 1923 parts book (photocopy) - $78.50
I bought the 1922 edition and it is worth every penny.
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You'll need the 1965 Chassis Service Manual for series 45000, 46000, 48000 and 49000 and the 1965 Body Service Manual, all models. There is also a 1965 Riviera Body Service Manual available - my copy is a reprint.
Also, look up Jim Cannon on this forum. He is the 1963 Riviera tech advisor. He has available copies of the 1965 Buick Dealer Service Bulletins on CD-ROM and sells them at a nominal cost (it's the best investment you can make).
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I need to replace the heater core and control valve in my 65 when spring and my mechanic come back from the south.
I have checked CARS and Classic Buicks. Has anyone bought these parts from either of these suppliers?
CARS offers the heater core for $98.50 and the valve for $34.50.
Classic Buicks offers the core for $139 and the valve for $26.
Any comments will be appreciated.
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I have Autolite 3076 plugs in my 1922 6 cylinder. Got them at NAPA.
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Ken - Sent you a private message.
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How are you doing with the steering box?
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Check with Olson's Gasket - Olson's Gaskets - in Port Orchard, WA. I got an oil pan gasket from them for my 1922 6 cylinder. I ordered it on a Friday and had it the next Monday.
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I bought Raybestos from Brake & Equipment Warehouse in Minneapolis - Brake & Equipment Warehouse Auto Parts - Minneapolis, MN.
I also bought new front hoses. I went with Raybestos because of the brand name. I wasn't familiar with the others. All of the items were in stock.
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According to The Standard Catalog of Buick, 1903-2004, Buick introduced the 242 cu. in six for the 1918 model year - bore & stroke 3 3/8 x 4 1/2. The 1923 engine had a larger crankshaft, harder cylinder castings and stronger connecting rods, pistons and main bearings. No other changes are listed from 1918 through 1923. However interchangability should be verified by an expert in early 20s sixes. In 1924 the engine was bored out 1/4 in. to 4 3/4 giving 255 cu. in.
For 1922 the part number for the cam shaft and oil pump gear assembly is 47243. The timing gear set is part number 45025.
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The 1965 Body manual has the diagrams you are looking for. The manual is available through vendors advertising in The Riview or on eBay.
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My 65 rubs with 225/75R15 tires mounted on correct standard steel wheels. I have learned to avoid full steering lock. However, the rubbing does make the frame nice and shiny where the rubbing occurs:D
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Pete - The patch will go out in tomorrow's mail. Thanks.
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Lares Corporation - Click on catalog and scroll down to Buick. they has a listing for both a 55 Roadmaster (which I assume is the same as a Super) and a 55 Special/Century.
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Lares Corporation - click on catalog and scroll down. They have a listing for a 1955 Roadmaster - should be the same as a Super.
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Al - sent you a pm.
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PM sent.
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Sent you a PM.
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Hi, Tony;
I don't know if there is a problem; Kevin probably knows. I got a new in the box non-vented from my local NAPA.
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Amen! And include your location. Often a specific company or person can be recommended if we have your location.
Need help with 1916 Buick Restore in FL
in Buick - Pre War
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Contact Dean Tyron. Dean is the head of 1915-1918 Buick & McLaughlin-Buick Owners Group. He puts out an excellent newsletter filled with technical information and contacts.
Dean G. Tyron, 2516 Laurelford Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-562-4660 - home
dgtryon2516@gmail.com
The newsletter costs $10 for two years by e-mail and $15 for two years by US Mail. A cd-rom with all of the back issues and membership directory is available for $20.