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I brazed in a piece of cast iron that I ground the edges to match the hole. The donor was a busted wood stove. I say brazed but, I... -
RRW74 replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..I brazed in a piece of cast iron that I ground the edges to match the hole. The donor was a busted wood stove. I say brazed but, I...
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RRW74 replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..FINALLY!!! I was beginning to wonder if anyone knew why I was doing it! You called it, exactly right! If I were a wealthy man, I'd...
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firstofeight replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..How did you repair the hole in the block? Ben
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Bbob k. mando replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..just meme-ing ( rather poorly ) about how a 1950s Straight 8 Buick into a modern-ish Chevy pickup wasn't something i have on my 2025...
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Bbob k. mando replied to the thread FLEXPLATE.might have more luck on British or Rover board as the 215ci Buick is the same thing ( in SAE dimensions ) as a 3.5L Rover. also...
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Okay. I'm throwing my shop manual in the fire pit. 1952 Buick 263 valve in head compression ratio: 7.2-7.5. Now that I stand both...
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RRW74 replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..Okay. I'm throwing my shop manual in the fire pit. 1952 Buick 263 valve in head compression ratio: 7.2-7.5. Now that I stand both...
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RRick Smith replied to the thread Will this work??.old info 20 years later HF has upped their game (and prices too, but still cheaper)
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RThey are in the neighborhood of 600 pounds fully dressed. A 1000 pound engine stand will be more the enough for your needs.
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RI am going to attempt a rebuild on a 1967 430 engine. I have never rebuilt an engine. My first step is to purchase an engine stand and...
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firstofeight replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..Mine agrees with Bittmann Ben
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Book suggests stock compression ratio of 6.6:1 to 7.2:1, depending on head gasket.
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Ssuncoupe72 replied to the thread rope seal in timing cover on a 70 350 buick.i bought the fel pro timing cover set and it has the correct seal for the application and went back 2 model years purchased that seal...
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RRW74 replied to the thread Buick 263 C/1500 build..My shop service manual says that initial compression for a 230 straight 8 should be between 6.6 and 7.2 to 1 for all models. But, the...
