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Electro-tech has a new website https://www.smelectrotech.com/ If I remember correctly, I read that one of the principals at Turn Switch died and the company was reorganized.
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I think that the 205 is too small for your car. The 215/75 is the replacement fit the original 7.10 x 15, and the 225/75 is the replacement for the 7.60. If your car has the chrome Buick rally wheel or the 6” steel wheel, you should be running the 225 tire. If it has the 5.5” steel wheel, then the 215 is the correct tire. The 205 was used on the 89-93 Riviera.
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The 205/70r15 tire is the tire size for the 1986-1993 Riviera. Which weighs about 600 fewer pounds, or 30%, less than the first generation. Check the weight capacity for each tire and multiply by 4 to make sure the smaller tires are safe for your car.
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225/75 and 225/70 both put 225 mm of rubber on the ground. The aspect ratios of 75 and 70 mean that the height is 75% or 70% of the width. If both have a width of 225 mm, then the 70 tire has a smaller circumference. A smaller ratio also means a shorter sidewall which would also resale to less sidewall flex and less cushioning. The smaller circumference also means more revolutions per mile which adversely effects your mileage. Just some food for thought. https://tiresize.com/comparison/
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Suretrac makes white sidewalls that might meet your needs. https://www.suretractires.com/wsw
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Got it, thanks.
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I need some of the pictured bolts to finish the installation of the windows in my '64. If anyone has any they'd sell, please let me know.
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Sometimes I think, especially based on the BMW X3 forum, DIY means Destroy It Yourself. “Cheap work isn’t good and good work isn’t cheap”
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My 1983 Riviera XXs had a hydro boost power booster setup. The power steering pump was used to provide boost for the brakes. A lot of muscle car guys with high horsepower engine use hydro boost because their engines cannot develop needed vacuum. Just Google Hydro Boost Brake Systems for a better understanding.
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Happy to report that my new Service Manual arrived today. 😁
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Mine is so busted up, it’s impossible to find anything in it. As we speak, a new repo is on its way to me. I ordered it a couple of days ago. But neither scenario is useful right now. My “book of many pieces” is in one place, the car and I are about 350 miles from home. I read that big illustrated wiring diagram wrong. It shows the ground to be in #1 or #3. From what I’ve picked up here, the ground is #2. Back to the drawing board. Thanks, Ed.
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The inner and outer fenders on my 64 are off. There is no battery. And the wiper motor is exposed. There's no switch in the dash. Is there a way to test the wiper motor under these circumstances? We have a 12V battery charger that we connected to what we thought were the ground terminal and a 12V terminal. All we're getting is a clicking from the motor. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Ed
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Would like a expert advice on placement item on carburetor
RivNut replied to Wayne R's topic in Buick Riviera
I uncovered an original (at least it’s that dirty) 1964 AFB and found a tag on it. There were two lines pressed into it but no numbers between the lines. That tag was on the front on the driver’s side. It was raw aluminum, but had some shine to it. -
That stud is tapered as well as the hole. I think the tapers prevent the two surfaces from contacting each other. I’m going to Illinois tomorrow and can look at the front end on m car. There is not a stitch of anything on that rebuilt front suspension that is OE. I’ll take a look at it as well as talk to the guy doing the restoration and see what I can figure out,
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Depending on how much you drive and what you budget is for gas, the larger tire will make fewer revolutions per mile and should give you better gas mileage. This is not applicable for the 1965, but it might be worth considering. In 1963/64, the standard size tire was the 7.10 x 15 which came on a 5.5” steel wheel. If you ordered the optional 7.60 x 15 tire, it came on a 6” steel wheel. If you’re running the 1965 Buick Rally wheels, they are 6” wheels. So in effect, the 225/75R15 would be appropriate.
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I’ve been thinking about your post. The reason that no one has replied to you is because you’re looking for a fictitious part. Some previous owner has tried to take the wear out of the center link by sticking a washer between the center link and the pitman arm/drag link. The only way to fix it is to replace the center link with a rebuilt one. Two ways. 1) send yours in to have it rebuilt, 2) exchange yours for one that’s been rebuilt - James @ www.bestoffercounts.com has them on an exchange basis.
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I don’t know if you’re a drinking man, but if you are you’ll find lots of craft beers brewed with bourbon; a different one an every restaurant. Then there’s the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. A driving tour of many distilleries, all of which tasting rooms you visit after the tour of the facility. Kentucky has BBQ almost as good as Kansas City’s. The A visit to the Kentucky Horse Park is an experience. The Derby may be in Louisville, but the breeding and trading grounds are in Lexington. It’s a fun city. The host hotel is easily accessible and the car show won’t be spread out all the place.
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You be the man, Winston. Looking forward to seeing you in Lexington. Ed
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Can anyone confirm for me that the 1964 ST400 pan gasket and the 1965> ST400 pan gaskets are one and the same? Rockauto shows gaskets from multiple vendors for the 1964 ST400 and the same part number for the 1965> ST400s. But when you click on the information link for the 1964 gasket, the listings for Buick start with 1965. I’m curious if the deep finned aluminum pan I have will fit my 1964 ST400. It’s stamped “400” in the bottom but I know the 1964 trans is a one year only unit. Ed
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If you want to add to your collection, I have a pair of taillights that you gave to me some time ago. I can bring them for you. You can sell them or give them away. 😁
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Dave, So glad to hear that you’re coming to Lexington. As well as recognizing it as Linda’s car. See you at the registration desk this year? 😁 Ed
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Thanks, Winston. It’s had a steady diet of Mobil1 along with Wix filters since I took possession of it.
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