53buickconvert Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 :confused: I have my nailhead all apart and boiled. Every thing leak checks and no cracks. The only problem is that is needs to be bored out and I am wondering if oversize pistons are available for the '53 322. Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packard8 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Try Egge Machine:EGGE Machine Company - Parts and Services for Nostalgic MotorsAlso try posting on the Buick forum here.Good luck, nice looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) Terrill machine.......$260Kanter...................$336Egge......................$337 Edited December 13, 2009 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53buickconvert Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Thanks for the info., I did call Terrill and Egge and was pleasantly surprised to find that they have the oversized pistons in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Please keep us informed on your progress...I am soon to start a complete rebuild of my '54 322 Nailhead.I have been looking around for the full rebuild kits but I'm told there are some issues with the oil gallery plugs, particularly on in the rear where they install too deep ans cut off oil flow.Could someone elaborate on exactly which one?Good luck with your project are you doing the assembly yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chisos Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Buick Nailhead Hauler - Part 3 - Block Painting, Galley PlugsGood nailhead rebuild info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Great Link!Saved that one, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 When you say "boiled out" does that mean the corner auto parts store hot tank or the chem-strip type de-rusting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 56Chevy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 how do you start a 53 Buick? Starter switch location? My Buddy just hauled one home... I can't figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 56 chevy, the starter is activated by depresing the accelerator pedal. The switch is actually on the carb, and makes contact when the pedal is depressed. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 hi 56chevy, you turn the key on, then depress the gas pedal all the way to the floor, must be in park or neutral, charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 hi buickconvert53, i wouldn't send anybody to egge machine shop, i personally had a set of egge pistons in my 53 pontiac straight eight, completely and professionally rebuilt, then 15,000 miles later one piston came apart. so please stay away from egge machine shop. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 56Chevy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks for the info! I looked under the gas pedal for a switch and all over inside the car... Sure didn't think to look at the carb. or linkage to the carb! I'll see if we can get it going in the morning.Thanks again!Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Roger, on the off chance that the switch at the carb is stuck or other wise bad, try "jumping" from one contact to the other. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 56Chevy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks again Ben! I looked at your pictures, loved the 50 Special! My mother had a black 1950 Special when I was a kid.... I think she kept that car 10 years, she liked it so much. I was born in 1950 and remember it in the drive when I was 11. She traded it in, for a 1960 Impala.Thanks again!Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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