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    Won't start when warm

    Hi Everyone! I hope someone here can help - I have a '68 Buick LeSabre 400 which starts OK from cold but will not start when hot. This started happening a few months ago but was only an issue on really hot days (Rare here in Ireland) but has now progressed to the point where she won't start...
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    '68 LeSabre Dual Exhaust Upgrade

    Hi Everyone, I'm in the process of ordering a dual exhaust system for my 68 Buick LeSabre (350 engine) to replace the crappy single one. Everything I've read recommends 2.5" pipes but I have been told the stock manifold has 2" outlets. Is there any point using an adapter from 2" to 2.5" and...
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    68 LeSabre Aftermarket Tach Problem

    Hi - I just fitted some gauges to my 68 LeSabre and, after the volt metre, I thought the tach should be 2nd easiest to get going... Not so - I wired it up and connected the green wire to the negative of the coil but something ain't right: http://vimeo.com/65524606 - Even flat out will never go...
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    Buick 350 Quadrajet Problem

    Hi Everyone, Hope someone can help - Took the 1968 LeSabre for a good long run last night and ran like a dream but when I went to start her this evening the throttle pedal would only go down about 1/4 way :-( I traced the problem back to the pin/valve in the centre of the attached photo...
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    Garage heating options

    Hi Everyone, Am in the final stages (insulating, wiring, etc) of building the garage to home my recently acquired 68 LeSabre... It's a timbre frame and will be heavily insulated and also dehumidified. I am wondering about the heating options for the winter - reading online infrared heating...
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    68 LeSabre Steering Balljoint

    Hi everyone, I'm in Ireland and just purchased a 1968 LeSabre 400 2 door hardtop:hurray: Very rare car around here! I love the car and have the workshop manuals ordered but if anyone could help me in the meantime I would really appreciate it! I have a balljoint in the steering very...
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