I didn't have disc brakes on my 48 Roadmaster, but I completely replaced everything! I used DOT 5 fluid. First I bench bled the master cylinder. Here's how I bled the brakes alone! I started at...
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I didn't have disc brakes on my 48 Roadmaster, but I completely replaced everything! I used DOT 5 fluid. First I bench bled the master cylinder. Here's how I bled the brakes alone! I started at...
As far as I know the Buick V8's are fine to convert. The only thing I'm not sure of is if Buick made two different transmissions from 53 on. I believe there was one transmission for all, I could...
AckBob , what year Buick we talking about? If you're talking anywhere from 48 to 52, in order to do so. You would have to get a Dynaflow accepted crankshaft. Another words, you need to replace...
When the head was surfaced, and the valves were lapped that's when the machine shop checks for shims under the valve springs. Take a good look at the base of the valve springs to see if there's...
Looks great! Nice job, keep up the good work!
My brother is checking the clearance in the rod bearings on a 47 Roadmaster. He's telling me it has shelled bearings. He talked to some one at Bob's Automobilia, and they said some 47 engines had...
The 263 has a zero valve lash, another words they're hydraulic lifters. I believe it's one full turn after each rocker stops making noise. At quarter turn intervals, 1/4 wait a few seconds...
I can't say for certain what the CC's are I never had any experience with the 263, I can't see having any problems with readjusting the valves after taking 100 thousandths off the head. You...
The 1950 263 has hydraulic lifters, which makes it zero lash. Just remove the valve cover, check to see if all the valves are closing when you crank the engine. If not remove the rocker...
I'm not sure about the 263 head. I remember reading on this web site, the 320 can be plained up to 250 thousandths (1/4 inch!) That's crazy! I wouldn't be afraid to go 30 to 40 thousandths, and use...
If this engine is spraying gas out of the carburetor. Before you do anything, make sure it's not coming from an open port near the top of the carburetor. If it is, its just the fuel pump pushing...
Joe I would unbolt the flex plate get the crankshaft loose of the transmission then retighten the main bearings. It's just a suggestion.
WOW JOE!
I would never thought it would be the transmission. Unless something was misaligned or a long bolt preventing the converter from turning. If anything at all was learned here. It...
If in fact your engine is a 49 or newer, it has hydraulic lifters. The late 48's had hydraulic lifters with the Dynaflow transmissions.
Joe the cast iron rings take forever to seat. My suggestion to you is when cleaning the cylinders, use a berry hone for the size of you cylinder. Use plenty of WD 40 of something you prefer for...
Joe, what type of piston rings are in the engine. Cast Iron, or Chrome Moly Rings. Cast iron rings take forever to seat and like to rust fast when not in use
Nali you are absolutely correct! Rule #1 after rebuilding an engine never leave the spark plugs out. The intake and exhaust can be taped over very easily. That is a total shame, some one...
When you assembled the engine did you oil the pistons and rings before setting them into the engine? The engine sat for 6 months with no spark plugs in it? If this is true, you're finding out...
Yes that is correct. Complete rebuild of all cylinders is necessary to use DOT 5
What I do is put the car up on 4 jack stands. I make it high enough to work and take the transmission out, I leave the rear tires on the ground and pull the rear untill the tires just touch the...
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What you need to do is lift the car and support the back of it with jack stands under the frame. Let the rear axle hang from the springs, remove the bolts attaching the...
You said you can't trust 62 year old brakes, you're right. Do something about it! As far as do not use DOT 5 is false!! I can't tell you how many years I have DOT 5 in my 48 Roadmaster, well...
Soak the shaft with your favorite penetrating oil, and tap the shaft to the rear and then to the front. Side to side, and it will loosen up! You'll be back in action before you know it!
I've never saw that photo before. Parking lamps on top of the front fender of a 51, the only Buick I can remember is the 49's. Those are the parking lamps that are on the 51 Roadmaster in...
The 70 series # is located to the left of the distributor. The small series is to the right of the distributor