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    Yes I agree with the 5/16 die. stem, I was not...

    Yes I agree with the 5/16 die. stem, I was not thinking very well when I referenced a 1/4 inch.
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    Bob, how about reducing stem diameter of the...

    Bob, how about reducing stem diameter of the valves to around a 1/4 inch. That would increase flow and less weight to move up and down. There should be some press in valve guides to make the...
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    I have a 52 Buick Super. I have a 72 C10 diff....

    I have a 52 Buick Super. I have a 72 C10 diff. fitted under the car with the original Panhard bar. I used the C10 trailing arms. I had to relocate them about 3/4 inch towards the center. I...
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    Back when I worked for a living we never used...

    Back when I worked for a living we never used glass beads on an engine. There is always a corner that you cannot see or find and oil will stay there after all the cleaning and glass beads will be...
  5. Those paint marks are on assemblies that had to...

    Those paint marks are on assemblies that had to be tight and probably required an inspector to put his final OK on it before it left that assembly area. Those inspectors are all retired by now.
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    My old shop manual says it takes two good men to...

    My old shop manual says it takes two good men to lift a straight eight head off the engine.
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    I used the wrong word, it is multi-purpose...

    I used the wrong word, it is multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid. I had my Buick which the manual calls for Type A which is no longer available but Dexron III is equivalent and I had a Ford...
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    The only way to stop a Dynaflow from leaking is...

    The only way to stop a Dynaflow from leaking is to let it all leak out. I drove my dynaflow for years and it always leaked, over the winter (6 months it would leak about 2 quarts) but it was...
  9. Is the button on the inside of the distributor...

    Is the button on the inside of the distributor cap in place to connect to the rotor? On some distributor caps they can fall out.
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    A new battery deserves new battery cables!

    A new battery deserves new battery cables!
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    Nice job pipe bending.

    Nice job pipe bending.
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    I have not started taking pictures because...

    I have not started taking pictures because nothing is firm yet. I have motor mounts in place as well as the rear transmission mount and the 425 is sitting in the car. I am now starting to place the...
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    Love that fastback styling, the grill is a bit...

    Love that fastback styling, the grill is a bit toothy but what a statement, that 248 will run forever.
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    Sir please do not take my comments as offensive...

    Sir please do not take my comments as offensive but I think you need to change your attitude about repairs. All of these parts we are talking about are cheap and any one of those will stop your...
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    Just from observing your pictures, I see...

    Just from observing your pictures, I see corrosion on a battery post, big sign for cranking problems. Spark plug wires are all old and should be replaced, the high tension lead wire between the coil...
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    No. Your current transmission with not attach to...

    No. Your current transmission with not attach to the 425 and a transmission that fits the 425 will not attach to your existing enclosed driveshaft. Certain conversions in the Buick world are very...
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    From your description you said your mechanic got...

    From your description you said your mechanic got you going again, I would guess you have fuel problems, ignition problems and electrical problems. Rebuilding the engine may not be necessary. Does...
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    Wow Oregon State won the College World series. I...

    Wow Oregon State won the College World series. I removed the old steering gear mount and master cylinder mount today. Decided to fabricate motor mounts and transmission mount so I can set engine...
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    Do not even consider installing a more modern...

    Do not even consider installing a more modern engine. That will entail a new transmission and new rear end. If you have to hire that work done you will be way upside down in that car. Just get...
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    Hi Bob, I will try to answer your question. The...

    Hi Bob, I will try to answer your question. The rack and pinion designed for the Trailblazer, has a swivel at each end of the rack. It swivels right there because that is also where the A arm...
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    I had my temp sender repaired by a man near...

    I had my temp sender repaired by a man near Portland, Oregon. He did a good job and reasonable priced. I do not have my records in front of me but if you are interested I can get the information...
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    I got way off course with family and house...

    I got way off course with family and house projects but I am seeing a light in the tunnel again and I can get back to work. My goal at the beginning of this swap is to not cut up my car so if after...
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    I am trying to use a steering rack out of a Chevy...

    I am trying to use a steering rack out of a Chevy Blazer. And to control bump steer I am going to make a "traveler bar" that fits on each end of the steering rack. Then you attach your tie rod end...
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    I have been fitting the new engine, experimenting...

    I have been fitting the new engine, experimenting with different exhaust manifolds and trying to fit a regular steering gear, but the frame rails are just to narrow, so I have a rack and pinion...
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