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Hello :waving: everyone, I conducted a search and learned that a manual '55 can be converted to power steering. My question is,do I need to change out the steering column? Thanks in advance to all who respond. iddie :shifter:

Hello :waving: everyone, I conducted a search and learned that moving from manual to power steering can be done.My question is,does the manual steering column have to be replaced with a power steering column? Thanks in advance to all who respond...

Hello everyone, Well,I've got a big hole in my '55 Special's muffler.Where do you guys buy your mufflers? iddie :shifter:

Good morning, Is removal & installation of the dashboard a fairly straight job,or are there tricks of the trade that I should be aware of?Mine is a '55 Special.Thanks.

Hello Everyone, I am considering purchasing a car in New Hampshire & having it shipped to me.Do any of you know of an honest car carrier from that area? Thanks. iddie :shifter:

I have two exhaust manifolds with numbers that appear to be 1167888 & 1167770.They are rusty but not cracked or broken.They are too big for my little 264 so I'm assuming they're from a 322 or larger.Do any of you guys have those numbers on your exhausts? Thanks...

Good morning, Does oil weight REALLY make any difference relative to whether or not an engine will leak?I have a neighbor who is aware of my leak problem (I should say my Buick's leak problem :laugh_4: ),however,he suggested that I move to a heavier oil like castrol 20/50.When you guys find some...

Good morning everyone, The manual doesn't tell how many foot pounds the camshaft bolt should be tightened to on the '55 engine.I don't want it to be too loose,and I'm afraid of overtightening it.Would you mind letting me know what you would tighten yours to?Thanks in advance for your help...

Good afternoon, I just put my crankshaft back in to my '55 special (again) and I'm trying to make sure I have the timing chain installed the correct way.I've done this before and I have the shop manual,I'm just having a bad day.I've got to make sure # 1 & 4 pistons are at TDC,and I can't get...

What is the worst that can happen if I replace my original main bearing cap with a cap from a different block.I'm wondering if my cap is worn excessively :coo: .Thanks for your thoughts. iddie

Hello everyone, Does anyone know where I can locate a good running,non-leaking ' 55 264 engine? I'm not having any luck here in south carolina,probably because this is Ford & Chevy country.I've been watching ebay...

Good morning, Does anyone know if a '56 engine will bolt up to a '55 3 speed special without modification? Thank you, iddie

Good Morning, I have given up on trying to locate and stop my original engine's oil leak.I've changed rear main seals,had the crank seal rebuilt,and the leak remains.I've had it with this engine and I need your thoughts.I am looking for another engine that will bolt right up to my ' 55 special...

Good morning, Does anyone have a number for front shocks on a '55 special? :waving: Thanks in advance for your replies. iddie

Hello everyone, Has anyone had the privilege of trying to locate a crank kit for a 264 cu.in.engine for a ' 55 Buick ?I have tried NAPA,Advance,Carquest,Burns,& a host of smaller suppliers with no luck.Thanks in advance...

Hello everyone, This is related to the rear main seal.Have any of you been successful in dropping the crankshaft just far enough to pull the rope seal through and then re-tightening the bolts?The engine is still in the car and I want to feel that I've done everything I could before I pull the...

Good morning everyone, On the drivers side exhaust manifold there is a thermostatically controlled metal valve.On my Buick this valve always gets stuck/frozen.I am thinking that if this gets stuck in the closed position I've got big problems.I try to keep it free with penetrating oil,but it...

Hello everyone, Has anyone stopped what appears to be a rear main leak without pulling and tearing down the engine?I developed a big leak yesterday while driving and I'm trying to narrow it down,but I think last years rebuild on my '55 special is in serious trouble.I was so afraid of this...

Hello everyone, I need a little help.My license plate lights on my '55 special with 3 speed stopped lighting.I tested the wires and have juice to both light sockets.I tested the bulbs and both light when I hook them up to a battery and wire leads.When I put the bulbs back in to the sockets they...

Hello everyone, I'm just checking in again.The '55 Special 3 speed is still starting & taking me on short trips & bringing me back home.I am so grateful to all of you who have helped me throughout my adventures.I've still got lots of work to do including shocks,and some electrical stuff ,and as...