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    The 55 Century dynaflow came with 3.42 gears, and...

    The 55 Century dynaflow came with 3.42 gears, and those are almost impossible to find. The optional 3.22 will be even tougher
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    Dual carbs were standard on the 41-42 Super and...

    Dual carbs were standard on the 41-42 Super and Roadmaster,and optional on the 41-42 Special . The exhaust was like cast headers. it had 2 four cylinder sections that dumped into a "Y" pipe. .This...
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    The lifters have gotten some crud on them from...

    The lifters have gotten some crud on them from being in there so long. Squirt some WD-40 or penetrating oil down the sides and then start working them around. They will eventually loosen up and come...
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    The 53 Super was a V-8 . The Special was the last...

    The 53 Super was a V-8 . The Special was the last straight 8
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    The info I have for Ken & Sue is : Phone :...

    The info I have for Ken & Sue is :
    Phone : 580-855-2449
    E-Mail : wheatbelt @ myexcel.com
    Try them
  6. I took off the "Y" pipe ,and installed dual...

    I took off the "Y" pipe ,and installed dual exhaust on my 40 with the 41 manifolds. . I used 2 inch,and stock mufflers, and it sounds and runs GREAT !!
  7. Thread: 248 Camshaft

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    Your rebuilder forgot to put in the plug !!! It...

    Your rebuilder forgot to put in the plug !!! It is not a regular freeze plug but one with a very short side wall
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    How much total timing are you running ?? That is...

    How much total timing are you running ?? That is a lot of cam for a straight eight I would think you need 10-12 degrees initial and 34-36 at 2500 RPM to make the car move . advancing the cam will...
  9. Denny Manner who retired as Chief engine...

    Denny Manner who retired as Chief engine engineer for Buiick is a good friend of mine and I posed the same question to him back when there were many questions about this. He told me that stock Buick...
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    I have installed a 3.4 rear axle in my 40 and...

    I have installed a 3.4 rear axle in my 40 and with the 263 engine it will cruise at 70+ all day
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    This is a great solution to the problem !!...

    This is a great solution to the problem !! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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    The only problem is that the 263 usually have...

    The only problem is that the 263 usually have side motor mounts ,and that makes it very difficult to use the "Y" pipe or put an exhaust pipe on the front manifold
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    I thimk the Buick in question is a 1940 Super...

    I thimk the Buick in question is a 1940 Super convertible, and the guy that did it installed a 250 CI Chev 6 cylinder engine. He said "it's bigger than the Buick in CI, and makes more HP. You also...
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    As long as you have to buy a trans, why not get a...

    As long as you have to buy a trans, why not get a 200-4R overdrive? It will fit the 455 and you can run a low 3, axle and have the best of both worlds. it will get decent MPG, and still melt the...
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    My 440 has the 41-42 exhaust manifolds with block...

    My 440 has the 41-42 exhaust manifolds with block off plates ,so it runs cold. The 263 intake has a 4 bolt base,and I run a 39 320 carb. The 248 carb had 1 7/32 venturis, the 263 carb has 1 9/32 and...
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    The V8 dynaflow cars have 3,4-3.6 axle ratios. I...

    The V8 dynaflow cars have 3,4-3.6 axle ratios. I have a 55 century rear axle in my 40 with the 3.4,and it makes a real road car out of it.
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    1940 through 1955 interchange, but you may have...

    1940 through 1955 interchange, but you may have to change the drive shaft and torque tube.
    The 53-55 V8 dynaflow cars had better ratios for the road.
  18. Thread: Which 700r4?

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    Unless you find a dual pattern 700-R4 you will...

    Unless you find a dual pattern 700-R4 you will need an adaptor. The 200-4R from a GN is a bolt on tranny. The 700 has a 3,05 starting gear and a .72 OD. The 200 has a 2.78 starting gear and a ,67 OD ...
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    Whenthe key is held over ,the 12 volt feed from...

    Whenthe key is held over ,the 12 volt feed from the starter is keeping it going. When you release the key ,you sre supposed to have 8 volts from the resistor feeding the coil.
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    There is nothing to it !!! All you have to do is...

    There is nothing to it !!! All you have to do is build motor mounts,tranny mounts, install a rear end,as the car has a torque tube and virtually destroy the car.

    You also have to convert to 12...
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    Mr Wizard Just for what it is worth, I have...

    Mr Wizard
    Just for what it is worth, I have lived in Flint for my whole life and have also studied Buick extensively.
    I am not sure where yiu gat some of your info , but MUCH of it is wrong...
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    Bob Thank You. I always thought that they...

    Bob
    Thank You. I always thought that they were the same,and they just drilled the extra head bolt holes for the Olds.
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    Mr Wizard I don't know where you got all...

    Mr Wizard
    I don't know where you got all your info, but much of it is wrong !!
    The 215 Buick and Olds shared blocks
    Saturn was a viable company long before they killed Olds, and you have...
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    If you had low pressure and then replaced tose...

    If you had low pressure and then replaced tose parts, did you pack the new gears with vaseline? If you put in the new parts dry, you will not pull oil.
    Pull the cover and pack the gears with...
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    Gary is correct. The bolts go in from the front....

    Gary is correct. The bolts go in from the front. Remember that the flywheel must also be indexed properly. Make sure that the timing mark shows through the window when number one cylinder in in the...
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