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I am going to try and rebuild my 248. I think. Well I am in a losing battle trying to find a running replacement. Which is no surprise.

The shop manual I purchased doesn't really speak in laymans...

I am in the same boat, I removed my engine about a month ago. Although mine turns freely it needs a rebuild as well. I removed mine pretty easily with the tranny attached. I have a 40 super with a...

So I decided to find a straight eight in better condition than mine. I actually found a few not to far from me. One guy has a 320 (not sure what it's out of) but he says the head has been redone and...

I have a 1940 Super, all original I currently have it taken completely apart pending a motor. My motor is out and needs a complete overhaul. I just happened to find a running 8 with trans and dual...

You can get all or most of your parts from Bobs Automobilia. I have a 40 buick I have been working on and they pretty much have everything I have ever needed. http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/ They...

Thank you for all the pictures they really help! In regards to the eye bolts that you made, do you know what the size and thread was to match to the head? Thanks again for all of your help.

Got the pics, looks really good. I'm gonna try that. Hey does the tranny just pull off the drive shaft once you have unbolted all the mounting bolts?

Ok cool, i'll look into that. I'm Getting the engine hoist tomorrow so hopefully I scan pull it this weekend. Do you know of any where to buy the bolts already made?

Thanks. My email is iepsr@yahoo.com mine is the 248 but should be the same as far as removal is concerned. You made bolts?? Thanks.

I found a new rebuilt straight eight so it's time to take the original out and have that rebuilt for later.
I was wondering if anyone knows the best way to chain the hoist to the engine? What bolts...

Good call, You know anywhere I can get a straight eight that's running for under a $1,000? Believe me I wanna keep my straight eight but it's gonna cost $3000 to $5,000 to rebuild it and that's not...

I have a 40 Super and I am taking the old 8 out and dropping a SBC with a turbo 400 trans. I have a question though does anyone know what rear ends are compatible to my car? It's a 4 door I believe...

I got the starter from bobs automobilia, they have everything you need for the most part. But the new 12 volt starters for these old 8's are cool man. Here is a link. http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/ ...

Starter works great thanks for the wiring tip! I was turning the engine over today and It sounded like it wanted to start a few times. It even backfired a few times. But it never actually idled....

Theres no ground wire off of that starter?

I converted my 40' buick super to a 12 Volt system, well I should say I am in the process. I added an ignitor pointless ignition, and their Flamethrower coil. The engine is believed to be original...

The local auto parts store didn't have, or couldn't find, a copper set of wires for me.

NOTE: I converted to 12 volt with an ignitor electornic ignition with the flamethrower coil. Do I still...

Help!!!

I am trying to make sure that my engine is the 248 I originally thought it was...The number I took off of the engine, after a ton of cleaning appears to read 4359508. The second number...

Thanks for your help, it is all appreciated.

Does anyone know of a plug and wire I can use on my 248 to test the engine. The local auto parts stores aren't able to cross reference. I know I can order them online from Bobs or Kanter but I was...

I am the new proud owner of a 1940 buick super 50s. I have had it since Feb/2010. The previous owner said that he started the engine as early as Nov 2010. But the car sat for who knows how long. I...

I couldn't find the firing order for my engine in the manual that I have can anyone confirm this is the correct firing order: 16258374

I will try this today, thank you so much for your help. I ordered the pertronix "ignitor" with the "flame thrower" coil for my ignition, any experience with this ignition and is it gonna help...

I have a 1940 buick super that has been sitting for a little over a year and according to the previous owner it ran as early as NOV 09. This is my first adventure with a straight 8, I believe it to...