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    Ditto on the originals! Definitely!

    Ditto on the originals! Definitely!
  2. No clue unless the rebuilder clocked it wrong....

    No clue unless the rebuilder clocked it wrong. The nose cone has to clear the ring gear and bolt holes lined up.
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    Curly, You cannot fix leak until you positively...

    Curly, You cannot fix leak until you positively identify what is leaking. This will require that the car be jacked up and supported high enough for you to roll under it with a can of brake-clean and...
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    Curly, Where is it leaking? An external seal-up...

    Curly, Where is it leaking? An external seal-up kit comes with all necessary gaskets and seals except the torque ball seal kit. Most common leak areas are the front pump seal, converter cover oring...
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    The last sentence should be a clue. Extra rpm...

    The last sentence should be a clue. Extra rpm needed to cool would be one of two things: poor water pump performance / poor circulation, or airflow across radiator.

    Was the front cover an EXACT...
  6. Newbie posted asking for help and then...

    Newbie posted asking for help and then disappeared for 2 months after first post on forum. What was the point? He never even addressed whether it was a steering box or transmission.
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    55 trans ID

    '56 was the last year of the 264/322 block to bell housing bolt pattern. 1957 introduced the 364 cu in and the different bolt pattern. They will not bolt up.

    The 55 and 56 were very similar,...
  8. It is posted under "Steering and Brakes".........?

    It is posted under "Steering and Brakes".........?
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    Glad to hear it, thanks.

    Glad to hear it, thanks.
  10. Bob, I am under the impression that my pc...

    Bob, I am under the impression that my pc functionality has not changed but that the websites have. They are requiring more and more of the systems they interact with. Web pages used to be quick...
  11. Bob, It is likely due to my outdated system. I...

    Bob, It is likely due to my outdated system. I am running on XP SP-3 with IE8 with dial up modem at less than 56kbps data rate. It has become less and less functional incrementally over time. I...
  12. Thanks Bob, My screem does not show a "star" at...

    Thanks Bob, My screem does not show a "star" at the bottom, only an icon that says "Promote to article", whatever that means.
  13. Listen to Ben, he knows of what he speaks, unlike...

    Listen to Ben, he knows of what he speaks, unlike some posters who just like to hear themselves talk. I wholly endorse the previous message, ( and I am not even running for any office.) Couldn't...
  14. Ha! Reminds me of building kitchen cabinets. I...

    Ha! Reminds me of building kitchen cabinets. I spent about a week on planning, forethought and drawings. Built the cabinets in 2 days. Takes a special kind of person to tackle a project like yours,...
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    Hi Stubbe, did you get your horn fixed? What did...

    Hi Stubbe, did you get your horn fixed? What did you have to do to solder the wire back to the brass sleeve? Please update your last thread titled "Stubbe" with how you fixed it. Thanks, John in...
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    My first impulse was to say that you had a low...

    My first impulse was to say that you had a low float level, fuel slosh. My view on the dashpot, it may be that the added load on steering may be contributing but you were probably already at idle...
  17. Thread: stubbe

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    Stubbe, If you cannot get the wire out of the...

    Stubbe, If you cannot get the wire out of the hole, you can push in a new wire from the bottom until it comes out the top of the shaft at the steering wheel. Solder the bottom end to the sleeve,...
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    The divot is at the upper end of the brass...

    The divot is at the upper end of the brass sleeve, you can rotate the steering wheel until you see it lined up in the window. You will have to find the end of the wire to solder it, it comes out a...
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    www.rockauto.com www.oldbuickparts.com...

    www.rockauto.com
    www.oldbuickparts.com
    www.kanter.com
    www.autotran.us
    www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com

    I don't know if they ship to Italy, you will need to check that. You can also buy...
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    First: Engine idle rpm should be at appx 500,...

    First: Engine idle rpm should be at appx 500, high idle speed causes a harsh engagement.
    2nd: rear trans mount and thrust pads may be torn or seperated, they must be in good shape.
    3rd: engine...
  21. Thread: stubbe

    by TexasJohn55
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    Horn trouble on '54 Buick

    Stubbe, You need a shop manual. Basically, the wire solders in a dimple/divot of the brass sleeve at the lower end of the steering shaft. The brass sleeve is rubber isolated from the shaft. It is...
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    Also a shout out to 322bnh, glad to see you still...

    Also a shout out to 322bnh, glad to see you still making the rounds. John
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    Where is that 'like' button?. Congrats Ben, I...

    Where is that 'like' button?. Congrats Ben, I know that brought a smile to your face driving it 50 mi after install. The 'like' button is the only thing that works for me on the AACA/Buick Forums, I...
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    Daniel, The differential does not have to be...

    Daniel,

    The differential does not have to be completely removed, only moved back a few inches to clear. This link should give you a general idea of how to do it. You may have to copy and paste...
  25. Thread: stubbe

    by TexasJohn55
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    Hi Stubbe in rainy Sweden, try putting the...

    Hi Stubbe in rainy Sweden, try putting the subject of the thread in the title, ie: Need info on adding PS to '54 Super

    Titling all your threads "Stubbe" doesn't tell us about thread content.
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