When you pull it apart, check the cam, lifters (check if pumped up and bottoms), pushrods, rockers on the affected cylinders. Then throw in the known good lifters with some assembly lube.
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When you pull it apart, check the cam, lifters (check if pumped up and bottoms), pushrods, rockers on the affected cylinders. Then throw in the known good lifters with some assembly lube.
in addition: "maybe" worn rockers, valve stem height not correct, cam if not new but reground will have a smaller base circle and along with other worn components and thick head gaskets. Drive it a...
Did you ever find a source for the cast gear for distributor? Or still have to find a 56 (or even later) distributor?
They will fit if you get the clips. But there were at least 2 makers of wheels ( Motor and KelseyHays ) and the clips are not interchangeable. You need to dismount the tire and look on the bead...
You will probably be fine unless you installed a high lift cam with stiffer valve springs. But check with some of you local engine rebuilders and ask what additive or procedure they use.
Assembly lube and a break-in additive like Comp cams engine break-in additive 159. Your described break-in procedure will work. Drain at 300 miles and go back to your usual change interval. Castro...
The Kanter one looks right for a 55, but not 57. If Kanter cannot make it right check ebay and search for B72 (or original part number 909572) front wheel bearing for 57 Buick like this one: ...
Bearings inner and outer are the same no matter what series. Either the originals are wrong or the replacements are wrong.
Any penetrating oil applied to the outside coils should free it up; then some light oil to keep it that way. If no joy then remove for replacement. Most lawn equipment repair places can duplicate.
Check the (rear) main bearing clearance. If severely worn no transmission will last.
http://www.buickrestorer.com/valleycover.html
Service the valley cover first; change oil second; third: drive at highway speeds for at least 100 miles to evaporate any volatile contaminants in the...
No problems with zinc; just that it is not the only thing to consider.
Research? Here is a place to start: https://540ratblog.wordpress.com
Read part of the materials and methods, then search...
Show me a failure! I've never heard of any.
Today's oils have about the same zinc as oils in the 1950's and 1960's; the level increased (muscle car era) before decreasing again (emissions era)....
Use 10w30, 10w40, or 20w50 depending on your climate and driving style.
Unless you have a replacement high lift cam and stiffer valve springs any brand in those above weights will suffice. Don't...
I edited my post above to reflect the correct ratio.:clonk:
Clay bar.
The 1:6 rockers (401) will help the 264 and a future 322 build if you go that way. Be sure the 'switch-pitch' on the dynaflow is working (detailed in your service manual). Some will disagree, but...
Any one thing will help a little, but doing all will help the most. Try the easy things first: WCFB and 1:5 rockers. Also my my little nails run best with the timing advanced: 7.5-10* BTDC.
What...
Best to start with a 56 engine, but you can build the 53 block as a 56 and use your 55 heads. Some 56 pistons will hit the 55 head, so careful assembly will need to be done.
If the 264 in not...
If you mean the Ranco valve, there are rebuilding services available for about $100 or or you like to do tedious bench work, a seal can be installed for about $10.
Be sure all ignition components are adjusted and functioning correctly! Bad condenser, wires, or coil will act like this. Watch the dwell as you bring up the rpm; large variations will act like...
If the isle is smooth the vacuum leak probably has no effect on the carburetor function. Small vacuum leaks are the noisiest, but they should be explored and fixed. And there are many things that...
Good sensible answer! Not much can wrong inside an assembled carb other than the accelerator pump and if that is leather then ethanol will have no effect.
I could substitute 55 Century 322 for the...
Did you test in 3rd gear?
If it was not a custom driveshaft, I would recommend swapping a known good one...you may have to have another fabricated.
I had that problem after replacing U-joints...
There is a grommet in the toe board that the pedal goes through, often missing, so adjust at 3/4 inch from toe board.
Source or brand of shoes?
Drums turned and shoes arced to fit?
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