Hey Tom

[knuck]

if your looking for SS parts or misc parts. think I could help ya out. see, I got a parts car. so dont be shy. I got what I needed. BTW I am in need of the lil ceramic do dads that sit on the fire wall.I don't even know what the heck they are???? any help? are they integreal?? got 2 56's and the do dads are both bad. got tons of stuff going on with my 46r.be a few more years and the only thing im going to farm out is motor overhaul,and someone to final shoot the color. and chrome. all else is going to be done by me and the ol'lady. so I believe we'll be pickin each others brains.

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey Knuck!

How U' Doin'?

It must be nice to have a "parts car". Can't get much better than having readily available parts at your disposal. Alway nice to be able to Pull something off the "Shelf".

I haven't had much experience with those Ceramic parts you speak of on the Firewall. and to have both of them turn out to be bad!

The only thing I can figure is this:

The Ceramic Part acts as an "Insulator" and I don't think that part is bad, it's the electrical connections particularly the "GROUND" Connections. A bad Ground will shut down and electrical system just as fast as a "Broken Wire" !

Have You Ever Noticed:

If there is any moisture at all on the hood! When you open the Hood ALL the Water Runs off and funnells down and pours on the Distributor and on those Fire Wall Connections! (Ford makes a Rubber Boot that will Protect the Distributor) !

I would venture to say that due to the "Water Fall" Effect I would venture to say that there is rust and corrision at those terminal connections fouling up the circuits:

Check Out this Link:
www.buickclub.org/1956_buick_stuff.htm

http://www.buickclub.org/1956_buick_stuff.htm

I Think that You May find this HELPFULL! in trying to track down through the process of elimination and be able to isolate You particular problem.

Clean up those Delicate connections to start with (use some CRC) once cleaned up put some Dilectic Grease on them.

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[Robert Bates]

That is an ignition system Ballast Resistor, according to an old time mechanic that has been helping me with my Buick

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey Robert!

Good to hear from You again

Thanks For Passing-on and Forwarding this Valued Information

I'm sure it will be Most Helpfull in Identifying Probelms in the Future!

Thank's Again!

WE Learn Something New Every Day!

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey Knuck

Since You made the Initial Offer!

I'm LQQKING into acquiring an additional Water-Cross-Over-Thermostat Housing for my 322 and Maybe a Timing Cover.

Do You have those parts available?

I know everyone can use extra parts!

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey Knuck

I just got my Stabilizer Kit

The Invoice says: Jacksons Oldtime Parts
Engine, Suspension & Brake Parts for OLder Cars
6220 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-5791
1-800-333-8059
www.OldTimeParts.com

They also do Business as: Parts American.com & Oldtimesparts.com

Just thought that I would past this Information along to You

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[knuck]

yes i got both. ya needin the whole crossover thing or just the top that covers the thermostat. timing cover, no prob. glad to help ya out. what do you thing a fair price is, including S/H???

[Rubba]

I have 2 of those ballast resistors that are bad as well. The coil in both of them is shot/rusted. The one I really need is the ballast that hooks up to the heater blower motor that is on the pass side of the firewall. I would guess you can change it out with any resistor as long as it is the same Ohms. Does anyone know what Ohm the ballast resistor is for the heater blower motor?