DaveP

My 1947 56C leaks a lot of oil from the fuel pump body. The gasket seems tight and the oil is - I'm pretty sure - coming out of the small square-ish holes on either side of the pump body. Enough escapes to cover the engine mount and shock absorber after a 30 minute drive. The pump works well for both vacuum and fuel pressure, and it beats me why oil doesn't just drain back into the engine. Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how it can be fixed.

Thanks John for your generous offer. There will be some things needed but I've not got the car yet so ....... It runs well and looks good, but the left sill is quite poorly repaired and some of the stainless trim items such as on the right rear wheel spat have been badly remade in some sort of alloy and chromed. Will be looking for a boot (trunk over your way I think !!) handle, ash trays in the back and the swivelling antenna, but the upholstery is good and she drives well, so a great start to my association with Buicks. At this stage I intend to keep her on the road and tidy up rather than do a complete restoration. Can we sway email addresses here ? Dave.

That's great. The car is a few weeks away but when I get the details I'll post them here. She has a bit of a history in New Zealand; was sold new in Hilo, Hawaii, and brought out here by writer and film producer Ron Helmer. Was blue in those days but was cpainted black and converted to right hand drive many years ago. Have sold my 74 corvette, cobra replica and 240Z to make way for this beauty. Many thanks for your assistance.

I'm in the process of buying my first Buick - they're not all that common over here in New Zealand and as far as I know there's only two 1947 56C convertibles on the road in the country. Only found your site last night and am utterly amazed at the facility that's been created for car lovers. Will look forward to talking more and posting photos as time goes by.