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Today, 05:28 AM

Bueep replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

Oh, I forgot to add. I do have some connections to this group. In my past life, I was a factory (England) trained Land Rover tech, so I have had my...

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Today, 05:20 AM

Bueep replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

The clips are gone, but the engine has the studs, so either the engine got the update during service or it was built after Nov. 15, 1967. If Todd's...

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Today, 04:49 AM

OZ40 started a thread It's a Marvel!? in WELCOME forum!

I've seen this mentioned before but it may be worth a thread or two. Have any of you used Marvel Mystery Oil before, if so what were your...

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Today, 04:18 AM

TODD replied to a thread Disassembling steering column? in Restoration Talk

Yes, if you have to go beyond step 12, removal of the entire column will be necessary. The whole column down to the flexible coupling in the engine...

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Today, 03:45 AM

TODD replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

Here's a dealer service bulletin showing a stud and clip were added to V8 engines starting 11/15/67. If your engine does not have this upgrade, it...

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Today, 03:13 AM

Krappman replied to a thread th400 has no first gear in Transmissions and Drivelines...

We had the same problem (I think) after an engine change. For us it was a really simple fix. The vacuum tube to the gearbox had a small rupture...

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Today, 02:23 AM

TODD replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

We struggle here in the forums trying to understand the 3 digits in the engine production code number. The intention is to use it for determining...

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Today, 01:58 AM

TODD replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

Bob K Mando's data is good and on the mark. The best we can do is build on top of info in preceding posts. The 350-4 was standard only in the...

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Yesterday, 11:52 PM

Buford26 replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

I can't narrow it down to a specific model, but in 1968 Fremont only built A-body platform cars, so the Special Deluxe/Skylark/Skylark...

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Yesterday, 10:33 PM

nhaydenhome started a thread Not quite an engine sway, but a couple issues on my dual quad 425 conversion in Engine and Transmission Swaps

Anyone happen to be in possession of or have one or both water pump/crankshaft 2 groove pulleys for side mount water pumps? Nearly got my dual quad...

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Yesterday, 10:32 PM

nhaydenhome started a thread 401/425 side mount power steering pump pulleys in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Anyone happen to be in possession of or have one or both water pump/crankshaft 2 groove pulleys for side mount water pumps? Nearly got my dual quad...

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Yesterday, 08:30 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread steering linkage rubs frame in Steering and Brakes

hang some plumbs on each corner and make chalk marks at the plumbs on the concrete, measure diagonal to check straightness. corner of what? i...

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Sick over my star wars air cleaner base in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

all's well that ends well! :car:

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Yesterday, 07:54 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread just a guy and his pontiac lemans buick v6 in WELCOME forum!

well, the 'best' performance upgrade in your NA engine package would be the 4.1L ( 252ci ). that comes from the factory with a 3.965" bore, which...

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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

i would think that we don't have anything like enough info necessary to narrow it down to a single model. nor would it be available from this...

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Yesterday, 07:32 PM

xhogoner replied to a thread New (OLD) Buick car lover, Need some help looking for 63 LaSabre Convert. parts. in Site Help and Development!

Todd, Thanks for the information. Now to start hunting for this part.

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Yesterday, 02:40 PM

oldfoneguy replied to a thread steering linkage rubs frame in Steering and Brakes

I had to rebuild the front end on my 67 Electra for no other reason than the rubber bushings disintegrated from age. I replaced all the other moving...

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Yesterday, 11:11 AM

322bnh replied to a thread fuel for my straight 8 in Straight Eights!

Probably not vapor lock since vapor lock occurs on the suction side of the fuel pump. Any pump will push fuel and any vapor easily, but cannot pull...

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Yesterday, 08:43 AM

Patricio replied to a thread steering linkage rubs frame in Steering and Brakes

So I found an interesting post on how to check the frame: hang some plumbs on each corner and make chalk marks at the plumbs on the concrete, measure...

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Yesterday, 06:44 AM

Shakadula51 replied to a thread Sick over my star wars air cleaner base in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

I found my Star Wars Air Cleaner Base. It was hiding in plain site under my workbench. As I was searching for a can of nuts to hold my seats in...

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Yesterday, 06:26 AM

Shakadula51 replied to a thread My GS will need to be outside for a few weeks.......car cover question in Body and Paint Shop

Bought the Noah from Cal Car Covers. Seems to be for a 68 GS like my Cal Car dust cover but it does fit. Will begin using in September so we’ll see...

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Yesterday, 05:38 AM

Bueep replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

Veeeerry EEEEterrestink! July August is when most manufacturers started model year production, so I was surprised when someone mentioned day...

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07-16-2018, 11:39 PM

Buford26 replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

8Z111695 would be the last 8 digits of the donor car VIN, so just an engine out of a production car. Closest cars I have to it are 444398Z110954...

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07-16-2018, 09:25 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread fuel for my straight 8 in Straight Eights!

sounds like you're vapor locking. ie - the fuel in the line is getting too warm and boiling off before it gets to the carb resulting in...

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07-16-2018, 09:15 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

if Dennis Manner is still kicking around, you want to get the question to him. he was intimately involved in most of the awesome Buick engine stuff...

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07-16-2018, 01:45 PM

OZ40 replied to a thread 1/2 electric power GONE? in Electrical and Gauges

SOLVED!!! Thanks for the info guys. First, it's been too hot here and I really didn't want to crawl around and contort in and under a vehicle BUT:...

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07-16-2018, 12:04 PM

darcus replied to a thread fuel for my straight 8 in Straight Eights!

I should be more specific. This never happens on initial cold start up. Only after a full warm-up at operating temp. 1951 hydraulic lifter 263 with...

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07-16-2018, 12:03 PM

Bueep replied to a thread 1968 PP Code Engine Questions in Buick Engines

OK, the owner has confirmed the number (no pic) to be 48Z111695 as Buford26 surmised. Does that sequential number correspond to the car VIN, or is it...

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07-16-2018, 11:57 AM

darcus replied to a thread fuel for my straight 8 in Straight Eights!

This is a bit off topic but is fuel related. does anyone experience stumbling of their straight eight after parking, turning off, then restarting,...

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07-16-2018, 10:47 AM

telriv replied to a thread Hi I'm new here & i am seeking information on a Buick Nailhead engine in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Intake manifold is for '65-'66. '64 would end in a 106

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