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:jeez:I found this flex plate on E-Bay to use on 63 and below nailhead engines to install ST-400 transmission . This will not work on the 264 &322 engines . Has anyone used this and if so did it work well for you? I have yet to install the ST400 in my 63 Riv and am wondering if this is the way...

This was in the reference part of this site. I hope it helps . There are also serial # listing on here ,you just have to find the location of them on your engine I. Distributor at the front of the engine, tilted to the drivers side Buick AND Cadillac - starter on passenger side, oil filter...

STC's???????

ethnol In Gas/ long term storage Has Anyone heard that storing fuel with ethenol over 30 day the stuff will seperate and ruin the rubber parts in the fuel system?:confused:

Bleeding Brakes I bleed my brakes like this if I can't get anyone to help me . Get a piece of hose that fits over the bleeder snug ( won't let air go by). Put it on the bleeder and ensure it reaches the floor or close to it . Get a clean container put enough brake fluid in it to cover a inch or...

You may want to also pull your valve covers .If you believe you have sludge in your oil pan ,you may also have buildup in the valve covers causing oil to seep past the valve guildes seeing that the engine doesn't have valve seals and the oil can't return to the base. You may have to clear the...

I'm Finding out the bad part about have a 40 + yr old buick in the northeast (@^%$#*&()##!!! RUST!!!):angry: .So my question is does anyone know if there is a place that offer replacement body panels for my 63 riv, rear quarters are the main thing so far .I'm stripping the old girl down to the...

jeep trans I had a 79 Cherokee at the time I didn't know ,but I now recognize the bell housing pattern as a nail head bolt pattern.They also used Chrysler transmission too. This was bolt to a AMC 360 CID engine

I know some of the guys that have been members here more than likely know about this site ,but I stumbled across it and their is a ton of info if you do a search for nailheads the site is www.wedrodder.com:1st:. I 'm more than glad to share this with my fellow nailhead lovers:thumbsup: Rocky

engine color The red and silver are the correct colors for the 1963 401 CID/445 ft lbs torque engine if you do a search of previous post and you can verify this. Bill rock 1963 riv owner

We use this stuff on a S-15 pickup at work.The little 4 cyl was clogged up from alot of short trips.Ran it through the intake,engine oil and fuel. It sure brought the little truck back to life.That was 3 yrs. ago and is still running strong.Since then I've used it in all my gas engined equipment...

I have a question about a switch that mounts on a nailhead engine (65 401)left side rear corner It has alight red wire that is more than likely power in and 2 wires that run down to a switch on the left side of the transmission. Is this switch for the switch pitch in the torque conveter?I know...

will let you know how it works out and take pictures so you can see what I'm talking about

adapter question Hey Bob ,I bought a sleeve that is made to be use to adapted a 400 flex plate for a nailhead.You grind off the larger centering ring (or have it turned in a lathe)then either have it pressed in or drive it in . Have you heard of this type of sleeve? It also keeps the converter...

Message to Bob Hey Bob did you get the picture of the back of the nail head bell housing?