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  1. firstofeight

    Engine identification

    Another one lost his way! Disappeared after one post. Ben
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    Engine Torque output for straight eight engines

    Years vary, of course, but 270 at 2000 will be close on all years. Ben
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    '53 Engine and Trans Removal Question

    J, he was last on here 14 years ago. However one decides to remove the engine, with or without the transmission, get the radiator out of the way. I have never removed one with Dynaflow. I unbolt the transmission on a standard transmission and leave it in place. Either way works. Ben
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    Water temp bulb stuck in head

    What suntree said!! Also, with that bolt removed if it is still stuck, something to help loosen it, such as rust remover, calcium remover, can now be introduced through the bolt hole directly onto the bulb. IF it comes out undamaged, there are those that rebuild them. Ben
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    ID

    A 320 will have the crankcase "breather" towards the front of the engine on the driver side almost behind the generator,, 248/263 this is located near the back of the engine. 1949 will have a pad with four [ 4] bolt holes for the engine mounts about 13 of the way back from the front of the...
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    1953 Super Spark Plugs

    Had me going there! Ben
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    1953 Super Spark Plugs

    1953 BUICK manual says to use Autolite plugs?
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

    Merry Christmas to all. Ben
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    1956 Buick Special Project

    Unfortunately, Jacob has not been around for three years. Ben
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    Wanted: Rebuildable 320 Straight 8 Block and Head

    jcj, I don't know of one. Having said that, you should tell us what year's you are looking for. Standard or Dynaflow. Ben
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    Hi everyone - glad to be here -

    Welcome!! Northwest? Ben
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    1952 Standard Trans Input Bearing

    Mikie, I doubt the noise you hear is the input bearing. May be, but does not sound like a bearing noise. For parts, Dennis Marordas 606 237 6648 For disassembly and assembly instructions, your Buick Shop Manual has great, simple instructions. At least the one for 1950 does. Good...
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    White smoke

    Impatient cuss, aren't you. 11 minutes and we are a ghost site? Ben
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    Manifold Paint/Gaskets

    I use Rem-Flex. Bob is correct. If using NO gasket, the manifold surface and the head surface must be flat. On another tack, when assembling the new exhaust and valve body to the intake , leave the bolts slightly loose until assembled to head. Then tighten. Ben
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    Spokane

    Come ON. Looking forward to seeing you for the first time, suntree. Ben
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    1939 Buick Special Model 41 straight 8 #1 plug position

    1 6 2 5 8 3 7 4 is correct.
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    Lost in the wires

    Welcome to our world. Right above this post , at least on my computer, is a link to the 1975 wiring diagram. Perhaps the answer is there. Ben
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    New member, old car

    Are those Whizzer's? Ben
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    Hello from Germany Buick 1940 Special 4-door

    Welcome Oliver. 1940 Buicks are great. My first Buick, my second car, was a 1940 back in 1953. Your English is way better than my German. Don't be concerned Ben.
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