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:D The 235 is capable. Just need to let her breath! Probably less expensive than a V8.
Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsKnDGjFeEM Consider split manifolds and dual exhaust.
What carb are you using? Is it jetted right? Metering rods connected and working as designed. Floats where they need to be? Maybe you have to...
I was leery about buying a car long distance/e-bay. I looked for cars within 250 miles radius of my home. The search and wait was long but not...
It's not just a motor. In the law's eyes the law has been broken. Breaking laws comes with consequences. I understand the OP is innocent of what...
Personally I would get my paper trail together that shows the engine was purchased in good faith and was clean to your knowledge. Then a lawyer....
If the numbers come up as stolen I don't think you have a leg to stand on. Obviously this number was hammered to hide the numbers. The cop is...
Really looking nice and coming together!
Cool shot!
I'm thinking the fella wants a few moments alone with your truck. :D Cool truck!
Super nice!
What carb are you running?
Perhaps the electrical tapping sound is your coil finding a way to ground at another route as your ground strap is missing.
If it is in my garage it is significant and famous. To me anyway. :)
http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2008/11/01/hmn_feature19.html
Good point
Check your old coil. Could have been damaged in the original debacle with the missing pin in the cap. Consider replacing the ignition module as...
Also, what type of ignition and fuel system are you running? Sometimes blueish smoke can be rich running.
What color smoke? Lingering black or white smoke? Can you post a video? When is the smoke present? Under heavy acceleration, idle or no matter...
At the end of the day this is your best answer.
If you are confident the lines are free from air then it is a matter of brake adjustment and letting the shoes settle in. These drum systems like...
Now just wait a minute. They offered up a gas tank cleaning because it is clogging the filter? When did the owner plan on telling you this?...
The ballast resistor knocks down the voltage to the coil so the coil has a long life firing. It usually knocks voltage down to about 8 or so. You...
4 brrl 4 speed 2 exhaust
Nice looking Buick.
I like the scoop on the nose. The red on the wheels is a nice touch. Enjoy!
It is not always a overheating of the cooling system. The swill they call gas these days can provide a host of troubles when it is very hot and...
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Get the rust removed as best you can. Start soaking the piston with light oils where they meet the cylinder walls. Might need a week or two of...
Some other food for thought, I know with the 264/322 aftermarket pistons can not be up to snuff either. Same with the push rods. In short, save...
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