I can't imagine any advantage. Are you certain it is actually a 1950 engine in your 1950 Buick? Engine serial numbers (located by dipstick) start with 5635021-7 for 1950.
Really nice chrome spark plug cover for small block Buick straight eight 248 and 263 Supers and Specials.
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I've been told the 320 benefits as the engine is so long it does not get gas to the front and rear cylinders like it should and the two carb set-up really helps distribute the fuel. I have an Edmond's dual carb intake manifiold I am going to use. A well respected engine builder told me I will...
I have an Edmunds dual carb manifold and always figured I would put it on my 1949 Roadmaster Sedanette with the 320 ci engine and Dynaflow transmission. I mentioned this to a mechanic who does alot of mid 60's V-8 builds and he scoffed, saying it would only serve to make the engine bog down. I...
I am looking for a block since mine has now cracked. Prefer close to Houston so I can drive over but will take what I can find. Please let me know what you may have and price.
Some years ago I saw a thread in this forum (I think) regarding reconditioning an engine by only rebuilding the head and then some other things I cannot remember that was referred to as a Chinese Overhaul, I believe. I tried searching but get all threads with either words and I cannot see how...
Pulled the head from my 1949 Buick Sedanette and my mechanic remarked that the cylinders appear to have sleeves inserted in them. I could see the "ring" he pointed out at the top of the cylinder wall on all eight cylinders. Was this factory or done as part of a rebuild?
Got a question or two and need the sage advice of this board - I blew the head gasket on my 1949 Buick Roadmaster by overheating it two years ago and there she sits. I am going to have the head pulled and rebuilt and reinstalled. What all do I need to replace or do to improve...
I've loved Buicks since I saw my first 1949 Buick Roadmaster. I think I was seven. I road to the top of a hill on my bike and there she sat. Black and sleek with chrome words on her sides - Dynaflow and Roadmaster. Bought the car in 1984 and still have it!