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Artman, I agree with Telriv. If you posted more info, maybe some transmission or tuner type people could offer some suggestions. Are you confident that your trans linkage is complete and functional ?...

Glad some good info came out of my vague post. To "hijack" the thread a bit regarding running 100% coolant. Water is the best coolant. In the summer,I run 100% water except for a bottle of Red Line...

To clarify my post: I don't know much about the "baby nails", which is why I was vague. I was referring to those small engines with the distributor up front, not the 322. I think the baby nails came...

Ted-an unsolicited suggestion: Since you are looking to return your 23 Buick to an all-Buick condition, take a look at the "baby nailhead". This engine looks like a full sized nailhead at a quick...

Micke77: Welcome. Use the "search this forum" on the right side of the page. I searched "rebuild" and found over 4 pages of threads on just this one word. Read all threads you can, as the thread name...

No chance of mine fitting that set up. In some cases you can swap exhaust manifolds side to side and change a rear dump to a front dump, or vice versa. Something to keep in mind when looking at...

What vehicle will they be installed in? I have a set of sprint car style headers that fit a 322 powered fenderless Model A with split wishbones that I'm not using.

Arska, just reread your last post. The small gear on the starter DOES NOT engage the flywheel when the engine is not running or when it is running. It only engages the flywheel when you are cranking...

Arska75. I think we have some language problems that are confusing all of us. If we are all patient and polite, we can help each other and learn from your problem. I think you said the engine had...

Arska75. You state the engine rotates very slowly with the using the starter motor. Based on this I would think the motor is not frozen or locked up. Make sure you have a good, fully charged battery...

Those casting numbers ring a bell for a 56 322, but I did not look them up. On an engine that old, the 4 barrel and dual exhausts could be from anywhere. What to look for? Is the engine complete? I...

A picture is worth a thousand words, as Schurky's post shows. Based on this new (to me) information, I suggest you apply penetrating oil, torgue the distributor with the wrench, and tap on the hosing...

Brute force is the option of last resort. Get some good penetrating oil like "PB Blaster" or Kroil (WD 40 is NOT penetrating oil) and apply to the distributor where it enters the block. Take a...

Kitabel',Thanks for the prompt response. Hope you are successful in writing your spreadsheet. If you come to any conclusions or applications, please post a response that is understandable by those of...

No idea if you calculations are correct or not. At the risk of "hijacking" your thread (changing the topic from your original question): Why do you want to know this? Do you have a practical...

Conroy, thanks for the update. IMO, your thread has to be one of the most informative, interesting threads on this forum It sets a standard for exchanging information. The problem was well defined,...

Paulws, previous posts provide good info. To be more specific in helping you determine what you are considering, click on reference in the gray toolbar,scroll to "Buick Engine Identification" find...

Too bad you are going to have to "stew" over this until Christmas. One final thought (seems like nothing will happen for a while). If you haven't pulled a valve cover and identified a specific...

Sean, start investigating your engine and eliminate the possibilities as you go. Anything is possible. You (or your engine builder) handled, machined, reassembled everything in your engine. No use...

Sean, rap the rockers with the engine warm and running. It will not be messy at all. The oiling system is pressurized through the rocker shafts. The oil seeps past the rockers and drips onto the...

Telriv, Thanks for pointing this out. I guess we presume what we write is clear when maybe it is not .My thought was to spray the carb cleaner slowly and carefully on the outside of the pushrod and...

Did the tick start after the 500 miles, or has it been ticking all along? To get started, presume the tick started @500 miles. I suspect a piece of dirt/debris found its way into the lifter. Pull the...

Try KANTER.COM. They sell engine parts as well as suspension parts and kits. Hopefully they will stick it all in one box for you and ship it to New Zealand.

Power steering was a fairly common option in mid 50s Buicks. AC was pretty rare in 56. Finding a stock 56 Buick AC crank pulley will be very very difficult. Rather than searching for parts while the...

I agree with your thinking to maintain originality as much as possible on this particular car. It sounds like you have access to a 55 4 barrel intake. You can gain some power and reliability by using...