Mudbone Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I finally gave myself a Saturday off to work on the engine. I was able to get the oil pan on and Pre-Lube the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nice! Check the dipstick...it takes over 7 quarts to fill a dry nailhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I found out the hard way when draining my oil. I had a nice 5qt drain pan. The other 2 qt...well....it just did not fit in the drain pan. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I run into the same thing with my Dodge diesel. Not a fun cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 There's a sunny side to a massive oil spill - if there's any rebar in your floor slab, it'll never rust. Mind you, that shouldn't be a concern for owners of cars equipped with Dynaflows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nice! Check the dipstick...it takes over 7 quarts to fill a dry nailhead.It only takes five to prime the engine. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It only takes five to prime the engine. MudGreat! Let's write that down somewhere, because 4 quarts is marginal for priming if you forget to hook up the pressure gauge and some oil squirts 20 feet across the shop.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great! Let's write that down somewhere, because 4 quarts is marginal for priming if you forget to hook up the pressure gauge and some oil squirts 20 feet across the shop.Willie Are you speaking from experience, Willie??;) Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Speaking of forgetting to hook something up. I replaced the T-chain on my 73 455. When completed I turned the engine over. She started. Oil light did not go out. Shut it down. Found the oil filter on the work bench. 5 qt of fresh oil on the ground. Sheesh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Great! Let's write that down somewhere, because 4 quarts is marginal for priming if you forget to hook up the pressure gauge and some oil squirts 20 feet across the shop.WillieYou win Willie; I put a notation on the video so someone doesn’t try starting their engine with only five quarts of oil in it. Now, is everyone happy? <o:p></o:p>“(Caution) A dry Nailhead takes a full 7 Quart's of oil. Be sure it is full before starting the engine. 5 Quarts was used just for static pre-lube.” Edited February 20, 2013 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I found out the hard way when draining my oil. I had a nice 5qt drain pan. The other 2 qt...well....it just did not fit in the drain pan. :eek:This reminds me of the woman I observed at the gas station last winter trying to" round up" the pump in a full 2 gallon gas can, which she then put into the back seat area of her car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) My buddy Chris sent me this videotape of my car when I first got it. Unfortunately the videotape was damaged and all the close-ups were lost. I edited out the damaged sections. It is what it is. Mud Edited March 1, 2013 by Mudbone Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Two things strike me with this video: #1 What a color combo! Is the rook in primer or is it really red over green? #2, that car looks exceptionally solid right out of the box. Why did you embark on this restoration?Add to that the date, 1995. It's been a long time coming I guess, eh? But a fun video, thanks for digging it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Two things strike me with this video: #1 What a color combo! Is the rook in primer or is it really red over green? #2, that car looks exceptionally solid right out of the box. Why did you embark on this restoration?Add to that the date, 1995. It's been a long time coming I guess, eh? But a fun video, thanks for digging it up.The original color code was Cherokee red on the roof and a turquoise body. The car looked much better than it was. The rocker panels had numerous pinholes that were covered with bondo. The bottom of the rear ¼ panels was bondo over newspaper. The green paint job didn’t have any primer under it and most of the trim had paint on them, as it was a quick mask job. I tinkered with the car for many years working on small areas at a time when about 4.5 years ago I decided that this car deserved a full restoration. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That is a wacky original color combo!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That is a wacky original color combo!?!? What Mike said! I would like to see one that combination, though. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 What Mike said! I would like to see one that combination, though.BenI thought about it....... for about one second! I just could not do it, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I did the same thing when I was painting mine. My car was originally Dover white top, Cascade blue and Cameo beige lower.Wasn't gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) MIKE, I'm not so sure that your car's original scheme couldn't have worked but, Mud, you surely saved the world from something very unfortunate. Edited March 8, 2013 by Rob McDonald (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 I spent some quality time with some rusty metal, chop saw and the welder. I need to make the rear supports with the engine bolted in. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I found some time this weekend to finish the stand. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have what appears to be a twin to your engine hoist, does your come apart? I rented one, like it, and they told me who made it, so contacted them and they made one for me. Super HD unit. Just wondered.Engine and stand looking very good.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have what appears to be a twin to your engine hoist, does your come apart? I rented one, like it, and they told me who made it, so contacted them and they made one for me. Super HD unit. Just wondered.Engine and stand looking very good.Dale in IndyI work for a rental company/Bobcat Dealer. (CSR Bobcat) It has it's perks. It belongs to the rental fleet. We use it at the shop all the time. It does not take up much space when you break it down and put it on the rolling stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Test fire for the 322 is Sat. We will see. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Got the fingers crossed for ya. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Looking good. She'll fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Got your camera battery all charged up? Ear plugs are recommended, for you and your eager viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 322 First Start and Cam Break-In (Video to follow)Things I have learned today. 1. A box fan will not cool a Buick Nailhead2. Just because it is a NOS rebuilt fuel pump doesn’t mean it is any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 After installing a small pulse electric fuel pump and using my large paint booth fan I was able to complete the cam break-in. The box fan would not keep it cool for more than five minutes. Mud55 Buick Cam Break In - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Mmmm,Unmuffled Nailhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Nice work! Do you have the spark plug end leads covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nice work! Do you have the spark plug end leads covers?Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Dang, Nailhead unbridled! Just soooo sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I think you should forget to put that muffler back on. Or maybe hide some of those fancy switch operated cutouts somewhere under there.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 I forgot how many parts are in this carb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice job Mud - sounds as good as it looks. You've really paid attention to the details in this rebuild - thanks for sharing and documenting the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 It's a giant Rubic's Cube. Everything has a place. Every place has a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Here is the completed Carburetor. I still need to hook up the electric fuel pump and make sure the new style Daytona float valves are sealing and the accelerator pump is functioning. I also want the check the throttle start switch before I bolt it back on. All the external metal parts were clear coated. Now let’s hope it runs better at idle, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looking good Mud. I put those daytona style needle valves in my 56 Rochester 4 gc last year, and they seem to work very nicely. Where did you source that clear coat paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Looking good Mud. I put those daytona style needle valves in my 56 Rochester 4 gc last year, and they seem to work very nicely. Where did you source that clear coat paint?Eastwood, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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