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nailhead rebuild help

61 bubbletop posted a topic in Buick - Modified

I'm in Los Angeles and my 61 Buick with a 364 Nailhead is at my friend’s house in Van Nuys. The car was running fine until it was backfiring through the carb. It had 4 bad lobes on the camshaft and was still running. I have changed my camshaft, cam bearings, timing gears, chain, lifters, rods, and couldn't get my car started. I did not degree the cam when I put it in. I was told by Elgin and the guy I bought it from that I should not have to. I got the right firing. I put the timing chain and gears in tdc and according to the manual. I have checked the timing, it has good compression, firing stroke, correct firing order and can’t get my car running good. I then changed my carter carb with an Eldebrock 1406 and it started but the rpms are too low, It will idle with the carb held wide open and the valves are hardly moving. The stock nonadjustable rockers are in it. Some of the new rods from Egges seem too loose against the rocker arms. The valves don't look like they are moving very much. I have been trying to get it going for over a few weeks. I made sure all the cam bearing holes lined up. I put in a stock 401 cam E-564-S from northern auto parts, Vl-3 lifters, 364 push rods from Egges. Cylinder 1 on the passenger side is on the firing stroke, the rotor is facing 1, and timing is at 12. I got a 1406 Eldebrock carb. Flame thrower coil, Petronix points which were in the motor before and worked. New plug wires, distributor cap and ac 45s plugs. I soaked the lifters in oil first but did not pump them. I thinking maybe the lifters are not pumping up but I don't know why they wouldn't by now when the car has started. They lifters are VL-3 's according to the box. I tried again to get it going with no luck. It will turn over but it will barely idle. I looked at it with the valve cover off and they are barely moving. I have read so much at this point but I don't where to go from here. I thought I did everything right, timing, firing order, etc. Everybody has a different idea but nothing is working so far. My next step is to tear it apart again or find a shop. I haven't been able to find a shop that wants to work on a nailhead or is familiar with them. I took the valley pan off, the cam is still good. I turned the oil pump shaft with a drill and screw driver. And there is pressure of 45 to 50 on the oil sensor but I don't see any oil coming up through the engine. I'm not sure what the oil path is on the nailhead. Do I need have an old distributor shaft to move the oil through the engine? Also the push rods are loose against the rockers. There seems like there is too much play. I feel like the none adjustable stock rockers should be tighter against the rods, I’m wondering if the rockers are worn but again the car ran before with a bad cam. Some of the push rods are very noticeably loose. I pulled a new lifter out and there was no oil in it. This is a daily driver and you know what it's like not having a car in LA. I'm becoming very desperate and grasping at straws I need help or someone that can come look at it with me in Van Nuys to figure it out or a nailhead knowledgeable mechanic that I can bring it to in southern California close to Los Angeles area. Steff Garletts 323-605-3795

September 4, 2013
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Wanted: Straight 8 motor 51-54 Buick

sarnett posted a topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects

I live in Oregon and I'm looking for a straight 8 motor 51-54 Buick. I have a 52 Buick Special with 263ci that needs to be replaced. If you live in Oregon and have one for sale please let me know. Thanks, Scott

September 25, 2014
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Wanted in Oregon Straight 8 motor for 51-54 Buick

sarnett posted a topic in Cars For Sale

Hello, I'm in Oregon looking for a straight 8 motor for 51-54 Buick. I have a 52 Buick Special with a straight 8 263ci motor that needs to be replaced. Please contact me if you live in Oregon and have one for sale. Thanks, Scott

September 25, 2014
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Wanted: Straight 8 engine for 51-54 Buick

sarnett posted a topic in General Discussion

I live in Oregon and I have a 52 Buick Special with a straight 8 263ci engine that needs to be replaced. If you have one and live in Oregon please contact me. Thanks, Scott

September 25, 2014
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REATTA HEADLIGHT motor rebuild kit UPGRADE !!

camarobuyeratyahoo posted a topic in Cars For Sale

THERE ARE FEWER AND FEWER REATTA HEADLIGHT MOTORS AVAILABLE OUT THERE . OR ANY PART FOR THAT MATTER . FOR AROUND $10 YOU CAN REPAIR THEM WITH AN UPGRADE ALUMINUM HEADLIGHT MOTOR KIT . IT IS VERY WELL MADE . THESE PARTS ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT DESIGN THAN THE OEM (CRAPPY) DELRIN BUSHINGS . IF YOUR LIGHTS ACT FUNNY , HAVE CLUNKING NOISES , OR SEEM LIKE THE GEARS ARE STRIPPED . THIS IS THE PART YOU NEED TO FIX THEM . ALSO CHECK THE ARM , THESE DO TEND TO ROUND OUT ON REATTAS . GOOD LUCK IF YOU HAVE THAT PROBLEM MY FRIENDS. MANY PEOPLE BUY A NEW GEAR THINKING THAT IS THE PROBLEM , ONLY TO FIND THE ORIGINAL GEAR IS GOOD AS NEW !! BUT THE BUSHINGS HAVE TURNED INTO HARMFUL CHUNKS AND DUST !! THERE ARE ONLY 2 PLACES YOU CAN GET THIS PART , LOOK UP dragonstreasurehorde on Ebay or powerwindowrepairkit Both have outstanding feedback. Buy safley !!

October 28, 2009
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'89 Brakes

Tom_ posted a topic in Buick Reatta

So I've had my '89 since April and I've had no trouble with it until two weeks ago when I'm driving through town and the red brake warning light comes on. The brakes work fine for three more lights, but when I get to the next one the pedal is reallhard to push down. I used two feet and the car will still stop just fine. Sounds like "no boost." When I get back to campus I get on here and research. I do the brake test and the first step is check the voltage to the pump. I pop the hood and the pump is vibrating and sounds like it's running at 10% power. I check the voltage and it's got 11.90V. So I go back inside and start looking for a pump motor. They are $600+. So my question is: a) Where do you get your pump motors from at any price substantially less than a re-manufactured unit? What other years/models have the same motor for a possible junkyard unit. (I know the salvage yard unit will not last as long but it's what I can afford.) Looking at other threads Jim Finn may have one but his email seems to change a lot. Any help would be appreciated ya'll. Thanks for your time.

October 6, 2013
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TC for Parts in Kitsap, WA

StevenaLabadie posted a topic in Chrysler's TC by Maserati

I live in Bremerton, Washington State and my Chrysler TC was hit from behind at a stop light. The accident was a rear-end collision so the trunk, rear lights, antenna motor, hatch motor, rear body panels and rear trim is pretty crumpled or not functioning. The car can not be driven. The engine compartment was unharmed. April 3rd, 2012 we replaced the ASB Break Booster Assembly (OEM# 0446401) for $2030. The engine still runs well though the car is not driveable because of the rear damage. Starter, pumps and engine are all functioning. The hard convertible top is also undamaged as well. All the glass in the windows and windshield are original and intact. All four window motors function. One hard top opera window is fogged from moisture intrusion and there is some sun spotting on the roof. The original radio still works. All the interior lights function. The mirrors are all intact. I am not a mechanic and the few parts I could take off would get me only about $1500. Right now it's under cover at my father's house, but it can't stay there forever. I am tired of scrap car companies offering to "help me out" by crushing my car into a cube. I am looking for someone with the skill and the space who can come out and give me an offer to take what is here and put the good pieces back to use.

September 26, 2012
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Spitfire long block

Thundertruck80 posted a topic in Chrysler Products - General

I still have what I think is a Chrysler Spitfire motor with the big oil filter port, and has a 4 speed transmission. It came out of a 1949 Dodge ton truck, the motor was running when it came out. The motor was cleaned and painted and was ready to go back in but I changed my mind and decided to go with a s10 frame swap. So, I will have no use for the spitfire and would like to sell it. (best offer)

March 18, 2012
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Possible 88-89 Buick Reatta mirror motor?

specky posted a topic in Buick Reatta

A newbie here, Sorry to the mods, I just mosted this in the wrong section... Would anyone recognize the wing mirror motor? Could it be off a 88-89 Buick Reatta? It's currently fitted to another GM car that shares the same review driving mirror, light pod motors etc... Thanks in advance.

May 19, 2011
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REATTA HEADLIGHT motor rebuild kit UPGRADE !!

camarobuyeratyahoo posted a topic in Cars For Sale

You can save your headlight motors very effectivly and inexpensively with this aluminum headlight motor repair kit . If you think your gears are stripped, if you hear clunking noises or the motors run on after fully up or down 99.9 % of the time your crappy oem Delrin bushings have dicintegrated into harmfulchunks and dust ! The gear is almost always good as new !! Reattas also tend to strip out the arm ,so check it . You can safly purchase this item from dragonstreasurehorde on ebay . This is the only place to find them !! look at the customer feedback !!! it is outstanding !! all for around $10 Prices do go up in spring .

October 28, 2009
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55 Under Seat Heater motor

55Super posted a topic in Buick - Post War

G'day again all The underseat heater melted, and we cannot find a replacement, or anyone to fix it AT ALL. Can anyone recommend either where we can get a replacement, or who can fix it? We're in SA, Australia Cheers

August 19, 2009
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