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That or the infamous heat riser that is sandwiched between the passenger manifold and header is leaking. The weighted flapper valve has two inside bushings for the shaft flap to rotate on These bores an/or bushings get worn and exhaust leaks through them making a distinctive gurgle. If that...

Thanks for this most important correction. I was looking at my tank but for some reason wrote top instead of bottom as I have done this procedure a couple times on my 57 and have reconditioned the tanks as well so don't know what I was thinking that you would not have to drain the tank. Old n...

No the tank does not need to be drained as the outlet is at the top of the tank, just have it no more than 3/4 full or less and no problem. The I.D. of the hose is the same I.D. as your mechanical fuel pump inlet and the same diameter as the outlet nipple at the top of your fuel tank. Gate...

No guys do not fret. Yes for 1957 Buick ditched the metal fuel lines in favor of running an OEM factory rubber fuel line from the tank over the top of the axle and forward following the outer passenger's side frame, over to the inner wheel well then over to the fuel pump. The frame has clips...

Go to a company called Restoration Specialties. https://www.restorationspecialties.com I have used them for my mounts. They have a complete catalogue on numerous type mounts, bolts, fasteners, etc Both Steele and Metro are very limited for this sort of thing. Seal / Trim moldings are more...

Tell me again how eliminating the cool smooth factory foot starter relay is somehow an improvement via a hacked external push button ? Personally no, don't think so. You know there is a simple way to keep the foot switch when going with a 1-wire alternator. Go over to AACA Buick group and do a...

good photos but sorry none of them are even close to the original tint or color of factory Buick paint tone and hue ... even if someone attempted to color match via a computer or index card ... refer back to my photos of factory original paint on engine and compare. Remember old leaded gas...

... nice setup ... btw if your 364 is from a 1957-59 10:1 ... Century, Super or Roadmaster the factory cam is already pretty tall in duration to almost lumpy and really no need mod cam. If sourced from a Special 57-58 ... then the cam is short winded.

No he is looking for the DiNoc checkered pattern Buick used for 53. The Road Master had the reddish pattern and it also came I believe in gray, green and blue as well.

... yes but remember just getting something to squirt fuel into your manifold electronically alone is really no better than your foot and a good solid carb. Without matched injectors, psi settings, brain capabilities for both efficient fuel mapping changes and real time spark control you will...

OZ40 ... your idea about the efi setup looks pretty good and thanks for the link ... however, make sure their brain has the capability to accept spark curve firing advancement input capabilities. To get the true advantages and street drivability out of a conversion is to make sure it can accept...

If you do this post a lot of pictures cause we all like pictures as they say a thousand words ... and they go with beer and chips too ...

I exhausted myself some 10 years ago researching the almost mystical legend of the correct nailhead aqua blue factory GM paint. Here is what I either discovered or concluded: Many of the folks offering a replacement "Match" to factory I think did so by using an original engine as a calibrator...

So you have the center and not the cone ends ? On a side note, If you had them TriValent chrome plated instead of Hexavalent they will contrast with any existing authentic factory Hexavalent chromed parts and will stand out appearing as a silvery chrome paint next to the original blueish...

What bumper parts do you have ... front / back ... ?

By overheating what exactly do you mean ... Is water coming out of the overflow and/or are you just looking at the temp gauge position ? Where exactly is the needle position when you observe your overheating. As noted above the service bulletin stated the new mid model year temperature gauge...

New Wanted Listing: Need proper nailhead valve cover grommets and blocked intake manifold gaskets A new Wanted listing has been posted by BornBuick: Need proper nailhead valve cover grommets and blocked intake manifold gaskets The description for this listing is...

I thought I would get a good set from Egge Machine. So I ordered and received a cam gear, chain and crank gear manufactured from S.A. Gear Manufacturing Company - Automotive Timing Components out of Bedford Park, Il. The cam gear appears to be cast and not 100% steel. It lacks the proper...

My take above is just in reporting facts and not opinions. I suppose one should have a point of view but I rarely do. Apples to oranges in comparing 50 year old oil specs to any given time frame up till today oil specs and then tomorrow will still be as different as todays blend stocks are to...

You may want to try these guys. They are in my neck of the woods and have communicated with them regarding my 57 radio and have responded promptly and concisely. With that said, I have never used them but plan to when I get my radio out this spring. I believe they deal with speaker rebuilds as...