Recent content by Maikl

Hi everybody, I lately stumbled over this online database and looked up my car (1956 Buick Special 2 door Riviera): http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/buick/full-size_buick_3gen/series_40_special_3gen_riviera_2-door/1956.html What confused me a bit, is, that the Dynaflow-version is not...

Hi everybody, I am a bit lost on my turn signal relay... Currently, there is a SIGNAL STAT R432 mounted which works correctly but is getting weak in terms of delay before starting to blink. So, I decided to replace it, but found it is not that easy an task to find a correct replacement. What I...

Hmmm... Hi damslick, first thing I would do is to run a jumper cable from the tank to the frame or bumper to rule out being the tank having no ground (=open circuit) being the problem. See that the cable attaches at clean spots so it has contact, switch on the ignition and observe, whether...

Hi damslick, never considered this to be a problem but must admit I never had to replace my switch... (rheostat is not working either on mine...) Anyway, with a computer at your hand, soon ebay is your best friend...

Dear Buick56dog, `Bob's Automobilia` has gas tanks for 1956 Buicks. There are two types with different measurements regarding the nozzle-location for the filler neck (11-1/2" vs. 12-1/2" from front of tank): http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=292...

Hi woody57, the system (at least on the 56) consists of 3 major components: vacuum pump (integral part of double-action fuel pump), wiper motor at firewall and a bunch of hoses between pump, switch and motor. Besides the fact that vacuum is always poor on mid-50s Buick engines, wipers not...

Hi Robert, yes, torque ball is the most likely source for leakage at the rear of an Dynaflow. These torque balls seem to have a mind of their own. After highway driving with oil hot and thin they keep tight and after sitting for month in a cold garage afterwards with the oil being thickened by...

Hi there, well, these days with the internet and all that, "having a hard time locating parts" can often be translated into "not really tried to locate parts". If there is something to come by easy on these cars it's engine parts. But I am probably more used to consulting the internet right...

Hi there and welcome behind the wheel of a 1956 Buick ! :thumbsup: You missed the third option with your engine, which most likely is the most expensive one but will also give you the best engine in the long run: Thought about rebuilding the engine you have ? Do not worry about the...

You say gasoline is at the carb ? If you remove air filter from carb and look into the air horn with ignition off: Pump throttle lever as if accelerating and watch if accelerator pump produces a googd stream of gasoline into the air horn. If not, either pump does not work but since car does not...

Thanks, that was exactly what I was aiming at.:thumbsup:

Any news on what made the "click" tick ?

Your gas gauge is working ? (Not that part of the sending unit is clicking inside the gasoline tank) Everything exhaust is properly fastened ? Tires are okay without anything stuck in the thread ? Tried changing rear wheels to the front and vice versa ? Or easier yet, put the car's rear on...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xwYBBpHg1I :jeez: What do you think ? Best regards Michael

That should be 225/75R15 if you wanna go with radials...:waving: Best regards Maikl