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    Theyre actually the ones that listed a universal...

    Theyre actually the ones that listed a universal tank from 41-54 not 55.
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    Looking for a Fuel Tank Strap Source

    I have a 55 Buick Special, I was towing it to a storage lot, and we hit a bump and the gas tank fell out. Turns out the strap on the drivers side let loose and was mangled. Thankfully the tank was...
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    Help with gas tank straps

    I have a 55 Buick Special, I was driving and the gas tank strap snapped and the gas tank fell out of the car. The tank survived and ive had it repaired, however I need a new gas tank strap. From what...
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    why not

    I've heard my 264 didn't use valve seals, does the 425 use them? If it does shouldn't he be able to pull the valve covers and use a flash light to see inside the springs and see if his valve seals...
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    Question about Distributor Metal line

    I have a 55 Buick Special with the 264 I went to pull my carb off and even though I oiled the living crap out of it the end of the line that comes from the distributor to the Metal base of the carb...
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    I was looking into putting a 425 into my 55...

    I was looking into putting a 425 into my 55 special, and someone on the forum told me I can unbolt the bell housing from my current Dynaflow and bolt a 57 bell housing to my Dynaflow to give me the...
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    So you cant unbolt your small bell housing from...

    So you cant unbolt your small bell housing from your dynaflow and then bolt the big bell housing from the newer 57 transmission to it?
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    Do you have any exhaust leaks? How rusty are your...

    Do you have any exhaust leaks? How rusty are your fuel lines? How old is your fuel pump? Has your oil level risen at all? Have you tried parking the car hot and then checking up on it every 5 mins to...
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    From what I've been told you can change the...

    From what I've been told you can change the bellhousing and torque converter to the one from a 57 and then you can keep your Dynaflow, torque tube, and factory rear. Is that true?
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    should I put a little High Tach on the gaskets to...

    should I put a little High Tach on the gaskets to help them seal?
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    Question about 264 Intake gaskets

    I want to put on my new intake manifold, its a factory cast 4 barrel off of a 322. Ive seen 2 different gaskets available, one soft, and one tin. Locally I can get the Tin gaskets with no problem,...
  12. Has anyone ever used one of the adapters to put a...

    Has anyone ever used one of the adapters to put a modern 4 barrel onto the older manifold. I was looking at this one http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Holley-Flathead-Carburetor-Adapter,5551.html I...
  13. After Searching a long time I finally got a 4 Barrel Manifold!!!!

    I have a 55 Buick with the 264 and Stromberg 2 barrel, and I really wanted a 4 barrel to get a little more power out of it. From what I read online the dealerships used to actually install them for...
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    I'm not knocking ATF, the idea is right and ATF...

    I'm not knocking ATF, the idea is right and ATF does have a ton of detergent in it, but I have tried it a bunch of times and its never worked for me. Ive actually poured it into a car while running,...
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    I learned a long time ago that if an engine is...

    I learned a long time ago that if an engine is heavily sludged it will never come clean with a mechanic in a can. You have to do basically everything Conroy did. However instead of Keroseen I would...
  16. I never pulled the distributor, I was saying the...

    I never pulled the distributor, I was saying the way it was running seemed similar to a car that's a tooth out. I know messing with points effects timing but I'm just curious by how much? I know the...
  17. Did some research and it turns out the screw in...

    Did some research and it turns out the screw in the distributor I was talking about is an eccentric for the points.
  18. Had Trouble starting my 55 Special today

    I have a 55 Buick special with the 264 and Stromberg Aero Type Carb, it ran pretty good but had been sitting a long time and needed a little TLC. I Soaked the whole engine compartment with Castrol...
  19. The booster is a 7 inch, but at the last minute...

    The booster is a 7 inch, but at the last minute the guy backed out of the conversion. So now Im left wondering if this will fit.......
  20. 38 Views and no one has any ideas? heres a link...

    38 Views and no one has any ideas? heres a link to the one I am talking about...
  21. I think I found a power disc master cylinder

    I started working at a restoration shop a few months ago and were adding 4 wheel disc brakes to a 31 Ford. I don't know if anyone has thought of this but they sell a power disc brake booster assembly...
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    Do you have any close up pictures of the set up?...

    Do you have any close up pictures of the set up? I really like it but would like some more detail. Also do you have any pictures of how you modified it? What are those Rochester 2G carbs from? Are...
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    Do you have any close up pictures of the set up?...

    Do you have any close up pictures of the set up? I really like it but would like some more detail. Also do you have any pictures of how you modified it? What are those Rochester 2G carbs from? Are...
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    Honestly the car is so remarkably original that I...

    Honestly the car is so remarkably original that I would hate to start cutting it up. The previous owner was beyond meticulous I have receipts for every repair and they were all done at the gm dealer...
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    is there any engines/years I should stay away...

    is there any engines/years I should stay away from? Like with a 425 distributor fit in a 264?
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