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    263 engine w/automatic

    Hey gang, I have an opportunity to buy a rebuilt 263 that was from an automatic car.Will it work with a standard?I understand the crank is different.Is there a way to make it work? thanks,Ray
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    Setting valves

    Hey gang, I had to replace the head gasket on my 53 263 St8.The Felpro kit came with a steel gasket.Can someone tell me the way to adjust the valves? My manual is not very helpful or I'm just too stupid.Can anyone explain how to in plain language. thanks,Ray
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    248 head on a 263

    Hello fellow members, My 40 Super has a 263 motor from a 53 Special in it.I have been unable to correct an overheating problem and have narrowed it down to a possible crack between the valves.The question is : I have a perfect 248 head from the original 40 motor,Will it fit on the later...
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    Straight from H-ll Eight.

    Here's the woe is me.A month or so ago I asked about whether a 322 would fit in my 40 Super.Luckily I was advised no,but I did get a 263.5 from a 53 Special.My old engine got so angry it overheated and seized.(never rely on 68 year old guages)Anyway I installed it in my car and after some...
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    st8 seizure

    Okay,my 40 super that seized up.I poured oil in the cylinders and got it to run.Seems to have power but the smoke from St.Helen's has nothing on this.Going to do compression test once my son returns the tester.
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    st8 seizure

    Well it was the thirteenth.Anyway driving home from a car show in Cobourg my 40 Super threw a belt and my 68 year old temp guage was sleeping.The car's engine locked up and I towed it home.Today,I went out and it cranked over and had spark,but it won't start.Any idea where to start to figure out...
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    Rear differential swap

    Hey Guys, I have a 53 Buick Special rear diff available from a car going to the scrappers .It has a st8 3speed standard.Here,s the big question.What ratio would it be? And would it go into my 40 Buick Super ? Hope someone knows as I think it leaves tomorrow. Much appreciated. Ray
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    Automatics for St8 (248-263.3)

    Hey,Was there an automatic transmission put behind the smaller straight 8"s ? thanks
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    248 automatic transmission

    Hey Everyone, Me again.Regarding that 50 Roadmaster with he 320 automatic.Will the Automatic transmission hook up to my 248 engine in my 40 Super ? thanks,Ray
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    Engine swap

    Hello everybody, I have an opportunity to get a 50 Buick Roadmaster 320 cu.in motor with automatic fairly cheap.Can anyone tell me will it fit in my 1940 Buick Super ? I have a 248 standard now,but it's tired and needs rebuilding. thanks, Ray
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