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    I'm glad someone approves of my theory, so maybe...

    I'm glad someone approves of my theory, so maybe it's not a totally crazy idea.

    Here's the next question, because I don't totally understand it yet.... The torque tube works as the upper control...
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    My crazy dynaflow swap idea

    I couldnt sleep last night and when I was up all night I started to research ideas for my 55 Special. I tried to piece an idea together. I wanted to see what you guys thought. A big goal on my 55 is...
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    Have you checked the lifter valley cover for a...

    Have you checked the lifter valley cover for a leak? My 55 had a leak similar to yours and the oil was traveling across making it look like the valve cover was leaking.
  4. CALLING ALL DYNAFLOW GURU's Question About Dynaflow differences

    I dont know if anyone has ever asked this question, I cant seem to find it. I know bell housings and designs have changed over the years, but do all Dynaflows share the same external dimensions? Im...
  5. The front bearing is completely out of the motor...

    The front bearing is completely out of the motor housing,I was trying to find a way to pop it under those tabs that hold it without destroying them. Are you saying I can just screw it in place and...
  6. 55 Buick NEED Help with entire heating system.....

    I have a 55 Buick Special, I am trying to get the heating system working. As of now I cant move the heater Lever on the dashboard to hot, so Im guessing the heater valve is seized. Is there anyway to...
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    322bnh everything is original and has never been...

    322bnh everything is original and has never been apart. I actually know the last owner very well and he has owned it since 1968. Are you talking about the blue STP you would pour in engine oil? or is...
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    Any Tricks to slow Dynaflow leaks

    Hey guys not sure where to post this, but I've been under my 55 Special a lot this week, trying to get it read for Led East, this might be the year it makes it. I've been really fortunate all these...
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    Just a thought dump a quart of marvel mystery oil...

    Just a thought dump a quart of marvel mystery oil in aand drive the car on the highway try to get about 150 miles on it. Then get home and pour seafoam SLOWLY down the carburetor while it's running,...
  10. Thank you guys, I will try and take it apart...

    Thank you guys, I will try and take it apart tonight. I have clock oil left from lubricating the clock. Is that a good choice for lubricating the speedo? Ive attached a pic of the "New" one just for...
  11. I finally tracked down another redliner...

    I finally tracked down another redliner speedometer I bought it off eBay a couple days ago. Only problem I'm having is the mileage numbers on the one from eBay are white and mine are black. Also I...
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    Have you tried soaking the cylinder's with a...

    Have you tried soaking the cylinder's with a penetrant just to see what happens? It's kind of like taking a half court shot just before the buzzer... probably won't work but its worth trying. Also...
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    Its beeb a project forever and until recentlt it...

    Its beeb a project forever and until recentlt it hasnt been safe enough to really drive above 15mph. Not that its driveable I've really only taken it for rides around town, but I intend to daily...
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    My 264 only has 60k on it, and really runs good,...

    My 264 only has 60k on it, and really runs good, now that I sorted the carb issue out. I have good compression and oil pressure, It's just slow... I bought a WCFB and a 4 barrel manifold for it a...
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    Thinking about a 322 Build

    The 264 in my 55 Special is a real dog. But I've heard Century's were pretty quick. I've also read about Fireball Roberts beating Hemi powered Chrysler's with a Century. So I think a 322 is enough....
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    It's not a little stumble, it tries to stall, and...

    It's not a little stumble, it tries to stall, and if you hold the throttle open it bogs and misfires like it's going to die and sometimes even lean pops back through the carb.
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    Treadle vac vacuum leak. 55 Special

    I have a 55 Buick Special. I had the treadle vac rebuilt in august of 2017. I finally had some time to work on the Buick last night and I couldn't get it to run right so I rebuilt the carb. Now it...
  18. I looked at the shap manual and I may have the...

    I looked at the shap manual and I may have the pedal adjusted wrong... The part I dont understand is in step 4 it says compress the Pedal grommet 3/4 of an inch. What is a pedal grommet?
  19. The car sat from 1973 and when I got it in 2008 I...

    The car sat from 1973 and when I got it in 2008 I readjusted the brakes and bled the system to get fresh fluid, it had a decent feeling brake pedal so I decided to try to drive it. The brakes were...
  20. Just Installed rebuilt Treadle Vac Low Pedal

    HI guys this afternoon I finally finished my brake system rebuild. I've replaced all the hardware, cut the drums, installed new shoes, brake hoses, wheel cylinders and got my Treadle Vac...
  21. Need source for 55 Buick Treadlevac Return Spring

    I have a 55 Buick Special, I recently got my Treadle Vac Rebuilt and I am in the process of reinstalling it and getting it bled. The return spring that goes from the pedal rod to the frame was broken...
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    1955 Buick Special Blower motor....

    I'm trying to unplug my blower motor, so i can fix it. But it has some kind of clear square plastic cover over the plug. The problem is I don't know which side should stay in the clear cover and...
  23. I figure either way there is no harm in going...

    I figure either way there is no harm in going larger and I already bought everything, Im only in it for about $150. It took me forever to find everything out. But from what I understand with the...
  24. If I changed the backing plates could I have the...

    If I changed the backing plates could I have the hubs pressed out and use the drums from the front in the rear?

    The reason I ask is I'm planning to swap the front to the later aluminum drums. But...
  25. If you want to flush your engine do it safely....

    If you want to flush your engine do it safely. Depending on how dirty it is you can do 2 things. If it's a little dirty and you have an occasional tap. I just pour a quart of Marvel Mystery oil in...
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