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    White smoke

    As most I have a lot on plate, love the Buick but drive it rarely. That was actually the 2nd autozone Compression tester that failed me. I do plan to get the heads ported some day.
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    White smoke

    I think it is a valve problem. The heads were not done when motor was rebuilt. I do recall white smoke and ruff start that cleared shortly after rebuild. The absence of water in the oil would rule out problem with the head seal. I'm wondering if a top end adjustment would help. The smoke from...
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    White smoke

    I think it is a valve problem. The heads were not done when motor was rebuilt. I do recall white smoke and ruff start that cleared shortly after rebuild. The absence of water in the oil would rule out problem with the head seal. I'm wondering if a top end adjustment would help. The smoke from...
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    White smoke

    Going to top off and bring her up to temp.
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    White smoke

    No, I haven't really noticed Any loss of coolant. No leaks of any kind.
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    White smoke

    #8 went up to 120 with a little oil added in.
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    White smoke

    Left bank: #8=95 #6=155 #4=155 #8=180. I stopped there.
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    White smoke

    This site is a ghost town compared to what it was. Damn shame
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    White smoke

    Did a compression test, guess I was in denial. Heads gotta come off. I would guess cracked water jacket. Maybe find out next spring.
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    White smoke

    Hey, I have white smoke coming from left tail pipe , 340 4bbl rebuilt about 8yrs ago. I've had this problem for about a year or so. I haven't noticed any overheating and there is no visible sign of water in the oil. Dose anyone have any idea what the white smoke could be from. I have yrt to...
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    Looking for parts

    Hi, I'm trying to source some 66 Lesabre parts. Headliner Carpet Dash pad I also have a question: My 340 4bbl was rebuilt about 7 yrs ago. I am currently working on the front clip so she 's in dry dock. I start the car about once a week and notice that I...
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    66 LeSabre front upper ball joints welded into control arm

    Hi, Just dropped the spring and removed the upper and lower control arms on the passenger's side of my 66 Lesabre. The lower ball joint pressed right out but it seems there are two tack welds holding in the upper ball joints. I have replacements that are taller and threaded with a large nut. It...
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    New Wanted Listing: 1966 Lesabre/ Wildcat parts wanted

    A new Wanted listing has been posted by ScottLESABRE400(66): 1966 Lesabre/ Wildcat parts wanted The description for this listing is: -------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, I'm looking for a front bumper, grill, interior and the switch pitch/ kick down switch...
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    1966 Lesabre parts wanted.

    Hi, I'm trying to track down some parts for my 1966 Lesabre. I need a front bumper, some trim and interior parts. wildcat or Electra will match up. Thanks
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    Looking for a manual window regulator

    Hey out there, I'm trying to track down a passenger side manual window regulator for a 1966 Lesabre 2 door hard top. I'm in the Central/ South New Jersey area. I'd appreciate any info. . Thanks
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    300HP from a 340 4bbl? with a 8.4:1 CR ?

    Hi, I was told by the machine shop that with a 1 up cam and stock valves I can get close to 300 HP from my rebuilt 340 4bbl. with a 8.4:1 Compression ratio . Is this possible ? I don't like the idea of giving up the 365 FT. Lbs. of torque that came stock with the 10.25:1 CR. . Could someone let...
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    Hi, I have a few questions

    Hi, I just became the proud owner of a 66 Lesabre 400 with the 375 Wildcat option. The car is solid & straight other than the front end collision evidence, but pretty good just the same. I'd like to know the easiest way to lift the engine. I have some nasty sounds coming from the low end that...
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