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  1. Thread: Gauges

    by 53specialDave
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    gauges

    hello Bob
    The bulb I am talking about is the one at the end of the capillary tube from the temp gauge. The bulb goes in the engine head. The bulb and the line are usually filled with Freon. ...
  2. Thread: Gauges

    by 53specialDave
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    Gauges

    I have a water temp gauge and bulb the bulb is broken off. is there somewhere to get this repaired? It is from my 53 special. Thanks
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    cast grill components

    hello all
    I have some cracks in the upper grill trim piece of my 1953 Special(the piece that has BUICK on it). It is cast zinc or known as pot metal. I have seen on YouTube how to repair...
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    Fuel for my straight 8

    The only way for me to get leaded fuel is to buy avgas 100 LL it is about $5.50 per gal. I used it at the start but it is to expensive. Also it is to hot to drive this old car in the summer time no...
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    fuel for my straight 8

    yes I am in Arizona. we do have winter and summer fuels here it is noticeable in the fuel economy between the two. Summer fuel gives the best millage. I was at first concerned about the valve seats...
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    Ethanol fuel

    Thanks for the information. I have been driving my 53 every week and sometimes to work (50 miles round trip ). Using pump gas all is good. The seals, gaskets, and hoses are so far good. The...
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    shock absorber fluid

    thanks I will try the gear oil first. I first thought that the shocks could be overhauled fairly easily but it looks like that isn't the case. sounds like they are one time use only.
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    Ethanol gas

    Thanks much I will replace the fuel lines. That is great news thanks
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    Ethanol fuel

    Thanks for the information. I have a 53 special. I will keep in mind what you said about the carb and fuel pump. Can you suggest where to get the ethanol resistant parts? Thanks
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    fuel for my straight 8

    Hello, hope you all had a good New Year celebration. When i purchased my 53 special i was told not to use ethanol fuel. Short of purchasingAV-gas there aren’t many options. I have been mixing 6...
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    coil springs for rear end

    hello all and Happy Holidays!!!! the coil springs for my 53 special are very week. does anyone know where I can get a new set of springs? one site will build them for a price but I am looking for...
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    thanks

    thanks very much for your help. the transmission shop that has my trans wants to charge a large amount of $ for this gear. thanks again for your help.
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    shock absorber fluid

    what is the recomended fluid to use for the shock absorbers for a 53 special? the book that i have only said to use SAF.
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    3speed trans gear

    Hello all
    My three speed trans needs a new cluster gear any ideas where to get one? Thanks for any help I also need a syncro for the same trans.
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    Happy 53 owner

    Hello all I am a newbie and glad to be part of the team
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