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    Vacuum advance at max at idle

    Running manifold vacuum is fine and will deliver great off-idle response and instant response at cruising speed, 35-40 mph. This is because after you start the engine you will pull most if not all of your vacuum advance from the distributor cannister. Therefore, you will be running your initial...
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    Getting rid of points

    Install a Pertronix electronic ignition system under the stock distributor cap. Easy to do and very reliable. Otherwise do as Tom says and make sure you have the stock resistor wire doing it's job. To check it, turn the ignition to the ON position and use a meter to measure the voltage at the...
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    Steering to light

    All good thoughts, for sure. Good luck with the LeSabre...
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    Steering to light

    Be aware that too much negative caster will also make the steering too light, especially when driving. Someone may have set it this way because the steering was too stiff. Think of a shopping cart and how the front wheels flop around to make the cart easier to turn; same principal. If you have a...
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    Fix it or not?

    Remove or let it stay rusted open. When these cars were daily drivers the heat riser valve was designed to let the engine heat up faster in cold weather. These cars are no longer our main (daily) transportation and therefore the heat riser valve is not necessary. Just be grateful it rusted in...
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    Manifold Paint/Gaskets

    Here is an old hot rodder's trick for cast iron exhaust manifolds. Use a product called Slip Plate Graphite Lubricant in the aerosol can and your cast iron manifolds will look like new (dark Grey finish) and the finish will last forever. Will not burn off or discolor. And, if you ever need a...
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    1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner For Sale

    kensgs01 submitted a new listing: 1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner For Sale - 1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner For Sale View the entire listing here...
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    1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner For Sale

    This air cleaner is in #1 car condition. Triple plated show-chrome with acorn nut, Super Wildcat decal, and new filter element. Absolutely gorgeous, as nice as it gets. I was going to use it for a future project car but that project is not likely to happen now. If interested let me know and I...
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    New Purchase 1965 Skylark GS

    Check this site out. I'm sure they can help... https://65gs.com/
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    1959/1966 Buick 401/425 Nailhead Quadrajet Intake Manifold [Deleted]

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    3925 AFB Carburetor Wanted [Deleted]

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    1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner lid/top [Deleted]

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    3925 AFB Carburetor Wanted [Deleted]

    Yes I am, Bob. Thanks for the heads up but those carbs you pointed me to on ebay are totally wrong for a Buick Dual Quad setup. Wrong numbers and would have linkage nightmares trying to make them work. But thanks again...
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    3925 AFB Carburetor Wanted [Deleted]

    kensgs01 submitted a new listing: 3925 AFB Carburetor Wanted - 3925 AFB Carburetor Wanted View the entire listing here...
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    1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner lid/top [Deleted]

    kensgs01 submitted a new listing: 1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner lid/top - 1964-1966 Buick Dual Quad Air Cleaner lid/top View the entire listing here...
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