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    Cooling

    Not looking to start a controversy, only to start some discussion on this topic as I am still trying to figure it out.

    From what I've been told, straight water DOES have better heat transfer...
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    Plastic pieces

    Conroy,

    Found this while searching for something else.
    Thought it might be of interest to you.

    http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=11275&highlight=plastic+%22oil+pan%22

    Look for...
  3. Thread: 425 Oil Pressure

    by 64RIV
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    425 Oil Pressure

    Thanks for the replies guys.
    I feel more at ease now.
    So far all my data gathering has been in the driveway.
    I hope to get this beast on the road this weekend (barring any other issues.) I'll let...
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    Nailhead Lifter Noise

    Conroy,

    Congrats on getting the pan off.
    As for the plastic pieces, could they be off the timing gear?
    Mine had stress cracks and looked like it was on its last leg.

    I had gray metallic...
  5. Thread: 425 Oil Pressure

    by 64RIV
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    425 Oil Pressure

    I just had may 425 nailhead completely rebuilt. I have been following my rebuilder's engine break-in procedure/advice and am being perhaps a little over cautious along the way. After I fired the...
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    Oil Pan removal

    Conroy,

    Check out this link.
    http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5447
    Seems to answer your question.

    :beers:
    Regards,

    Jim
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    Oil Pan Removal

    Conroy,

    Sorry, but I don't think I can answer your question. When I pulled my pan I had a hoist connected and lifted it from above. My hunch is that it would be ok but I can't say for sure. ...
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    Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

    Thanks Steve

    I appreciate the advice!
    :beers:
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    Oil Pan Removal

    Conroy,

    I cut and pasted some instructions below that were written by Tom Telesco that I found on another forum. This is what I followed when I dropped my pan. I added my own editorial comments...
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    Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

    Anyone know if a 64 Riviera 425 requires gaskets under the exhaust manifold to head junction?
    Mine did not have them installed originally when I tore it down.
    But the gasket set I bought has them...
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    Fianl cost

    Ok, as promised here is the final (I hope) cost. ~$1800

    New:
    Pistons (40 over)
    Rings
    Lifters
    Oil pump
    Valves
    Springs
    Gaskets
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    Cost of rebuild

    Chuck

    I was a bit over optimistic about my estimate to complete. Still not done so I can't give you a final cost yet. But to this point I have ~$500 labor and ~$600 parts. One thing I found out...
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    Crankshaft counterweight groove

    I have my 425 torn down and noticed a groove on the crankshaft counterweight just above the oil pump. The patina on the groove makes it look like it was freshly cut. But there was nothing obvious...
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    Nailhead Lifter Noise

    Conroy,

    The tapping was always there but was most noticeable at idle. Under load, it was barely detectable.

    I just pulled the engine and dropped it off for a rebuild last week. Hopefully will...
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    Nailhead Lifter Noise

    Conroy,
    Are you making any headway with your tapping problem?
    I was following your thread as I have a similar problem with my 425.
    I posted my attempts to remedy my problem back in Sept of last...
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    Oversize valve (stems)

    Thanks for the reply Tom

    I wasn't going for the hardened valve seats.
    This is just going to be a Sunny Sunday runner so I didn't see the need for them.

    Re: valve guides - I've heard these...
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    Oversize valve (stems)

    Can anyone direct me to a source for replacement valves with oversized valve stems for a 425 nailhead? Machine shop said this was a better way to go for worn guides as opposed to sleeving. However...
  18. Thread: tapping nailhead

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    Thanks for the advice Guyopel!

    Thanks for the advice Guyopel!
  19. Thread: tapping nailhead

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    tapping nailhead

    Can anyone give me any advice on this problem?
    I have a 425 nailhead that is tapping on the #2 cylinder.
    The car sat on blocks for 20 yrs before I bought it.
    Supposedly it was fired up regularly....
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