Thanks for the offer for the bolts, but I am going to contact Wheatbelt Auto. He should have some in stock. Have not had anytime to work on this project but need to get the parts ready. I am very...
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Thanks for the offer for the bolts, but I am going to contact Wheatbelt Auto. He should have some in stock. Have not had anytime to work on this project but need to get the parts ready. I am very...
At this point I am really disappointed in myself for tearing apart a perfectly good engine when it is a trans/flywheel binding issue. Thanks for the photos, I do have one of those bolts but that is...
I took the head off and pulled all the pistons and rods. The cylinders were perfect, no rust what so ever and the motor is still tight. I cracked loose all the main caps and it is still tight. It is...
I pulled the pan to get a good look at the under side of the cylinders and some light rust does appear, but that does not mean it could be worse above. I believe someone posted you are going to pull...
Left pb blaster in it for a week and now I can get the motor to rotate, but the starter will not spin it with the plugs out. The motor is tight. I put it back on the lift and got under it to make...
I know the motor was free at that time because I had to rotate the flex plate to get to the special nuts and tighten them. I used permetex engine assembly lube to put the engine together, It rotated...
About 2 1/2 years ago I rebuild my 1950 248. It had problems, spun bearing ect.. It has a .30 over bore and .30 under crank and several new rods, all non babbit bearings. During assembly it was all...
I would pull the plugs and see if the engine spins free with no compression load. If the starter can't handle it you should use a socket on the end of the crank and see if the motor will spin with...
Sent my nasty old radiator off to Don Hart's radiator in Texas. They did a great job, it did take a couple of weeks because they were very busy. But for just over $700.00 with shipping it was a great...
My take on most vapor lock is a leaking fuel line. The pump sucks on the fuel line back to the tank and if you have even a microscopic leak it will draw air bubbles into the fuel line. Think of a...
I checkeed several more places and prices are 800-1000. Of course a cheaper price would require shipping, so $1000.00 is about it. Does anyone know of a aluminum replacement radiator that would work?
I would use 50/50 mix, it would have a higher boiling point and lower freezing point. I would only use distilled water.
My radiator is done, has leaks in the core near the top tank and full of sediment. Called one guy and says a re core will be about $1000.00,"you know copper is really high now". Another guy won't...
That is a very good question. My 1950 is different but about the same. I would say the seal is present to prevent trans oil from running down into the rear axle assembly, so the lip should face the...
I too had the same problem. I took the trunk lock into a locksmith thinking he was gone to pick it and make a key. He goes in the back and gets a coffee can of old buick GM keys and starts trying,...
The 40 series had the 248 motor and the 50 series had the 263 motor for the first time in 1950. Both had hydro lifters with the dynaflow, mechanicals with a stick. You can tell with a quick look that...
Your car came with a prefect charging and starting system. A well maintained 6 volt system is every bit as good as any 12 volt system. Yes if you are adding air conditioning or rodding it this may be...
If the motor is stuck I would pull the pan and check the rod caps. This will tell you if it is the bottom end or the top end. It is also a starting point to understand how much money you are going to...
I would pull the spark plugs and see if the motor spins free. I had the same starter problems, got the starter rebuilt only to realize my motor had spun bearings and was stuck. Spun bearings can free...
Why do I see so many oil filter covers painted chevy orange? Is this the way it came from buick?
Make sure the wires you are given are 90 degree at the plug end. I have ordered ones that "fit" but are the straight type. If you want to put your plug wire cover back on you need the 90 degree...
Found it northwestern auto supply has it, $15.00 just what I was looking for. You are right about the seal, I work in the HVAC industry and this thing looks like a base mounted B&G pump seal for the...
Got a 1950 buick special with a 248 and need a water pump seal. I don't want to buy an entire rebuilt water pump, just the seal. I tried the usual, bob's, car's ect and have not found one. Does...
Putting my 1950 248 together. I took it apart it had some stamped steel lock nut keepers on the connecting rod bolts. The manual does not mention them. Were these OEM or did someone install them...
Yes I would check the thrust mount, actually replace it even if it looks good. The next thing I would do is adjust the rear servo band. Try a turn in, if that's not it try a turn out. The band maybe...