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I had a similar problem with mine and it turned out to be a poor contact at the earth cable and the where it is bolted to the block. Remove the bolt and clean the end of the cable and the surface...

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I live in sub-tropical Austalia and have disconnected the automatic chock and jammed the thermo valve flap in the exhaust manifold open since I don't need...

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I am looking for some help with some starting problems on my 58 Special. Engine is a stock 364 fitted with the original Stromberg WW-2 carb and a Petronix igniter instead of point.
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the other alternative is to fit an electric vacuum pump. This is what I have done to mine. You can mount it out of sight so you keep the look and opertion of the original wipers but save the problem...

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I am looking for a set of trunk boards to finish off my 58 Special Riveria - model 46r - but can't find a supplier.

I have found them for 57 Specials and 58 Limiteds and was wondering...

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I think it depends on what bearing you ise as to how it should be fitted. The bearing I have is branded Green and I think it is made in USA.

According to the info I found on the...

G'day Curly

Thanks for the input.

The workshop manual shows the assembly exactly as you have described, however, the new bearing is a different type. It has what looks like a seal on one side...

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I have a problem with a rear axle bering in my 58 Special. The complete diff was rebuilt by a specialist company and at the same time I had them replace the rear axle bearings. The car...

I am sitting here looking at a Buick workshop manual for my 1958 Special and it lists 4 door and 2 door Riveria in all series cars. So what you are saying is backuped by the official workshop...

Problem fixed. The float had fuel in it but not enough to sink it - just make it ride lower in hte bowl nd make it easier for fuel pressure to open it.

took it to a local radiator repairer who...

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Thanks for your input. You have been a great help. I have sat looking at the float making sure that it is not jamming somewhere and have even played around with the tang on the float...

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I am looking for some help with fuel problem with my 58 Special. It is fitted with a 2 barrel Stromberg and has started flooding so badly that it won't idle at all. Fuel just...

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Thanks for your input. I have checked out the fuel pump and everything is good. I don't have any problems starting except for the 15 - 30 minute window after a long run. Any shorter...

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I have 58 Special fitted with a speed alert which is a buzzer located under the dash near the fuse box.

If you look carefully at the speedo you will see a small window on the far left hand...

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I am looking for some help with my 58 Riveria. It is fitted with a two barrel Stromberg and I think it is vaporising,

If I leave it sit for around 15 - 30 minutes after a long run it...

Hi I am restoring a 1958 Special two door hardtop and am trying to find trunkboards to fit it.

I have found some to fit a 1957 but I am not sure if they will also fit a 58.

The trunk areas of...