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I hope that you have a torque wrench to replace the rear main cap. As far as your continuing leak. ???????? Try and get some help to replace it...
The rear main was not leaking bad before so start with the simple things. You changed the oil pan gasket. It could have slipped. The pan is...
I just did it on that picture above and came back as this.[ATTACH] So much for AI!
That'll do it. Glad you found it and you have been learning well.:)
That immediately makes it a vette engine no matter what the year or displacement!:eek:
Anyone that is orange because they came from a vette.:D
Thay all appear to be seals. steering box, transmission, and rear axle. After long periods of sitting they are prone to leak but may seal back up....
It is corvet orange;). Nuff said:eek:.
ABSOTIVLY NO!
59 chevs were X frame and the Buick appears to be a perimeter frame still using radius rod rear suspension.
Also replace that leaking rear seal or you will never stop the leak.
You can get a pressure reducer / check valve off of evil bay for under $10.00 and put it on the drum section and should take care of the problem....
Does it have any sort of proportioning valve, either factory adaptation or aftermarket?
Never a bad idea even if you do not go with front discs. Just be sure to add the check valves if staying with drums.
@Mikko_ Did you ever get it re-wired?
Put a return spring either on the undercar or under dash linkage. Somewhere to fully pull the clutch pedal fully up. With it slightly depressed it...
I use a heavy copper plate on the back side and mig them then grind them down.. The bigger ones you could do with screws.
Perseverance. Consistency pays dividends. Keep an eye on the plugs for a while to make sure it is not running too lean. If it starts to get hot...
After you change one thing and run it, check your plugs. Learn how to read them and adjust accordingly you do not want it running too rich or too...
Try a size smaller rod. Then if that makes it a little better go another size smaller. If going smaller fails try going bigger. I hate the...
Shake down runs will reveal the weakest link.:( Never give up though. Now you know you need to rewire it and be thorough.
Here is a WAG and I do not remember.:confused: Is your fuel tank vented? If you don.t know try running with the gas cap loose.
I'd drive it.;)
If you have to replace the crank pulley get the harmonic balancer and help save the bearings. Babbitt is hard to find anyone to do it and get it...
Before you start it only put in about a quart of Rotella 10W30 and 3 quarts of Kerosene. run it for about 5 minutes at idle. It wont hurt it and...
You wouldn't need all of that ^^^^^^. I would start with a quart of red, white, then add a pint of black and brown. That would actually be less...
Budget build? You are shopping for paint in the wrong places. Do you not have a Tractor Supply near you?
While you are drilling the running board holes do not forget to drill a drain hole in the spare tire well.:D Just a reminder in case you forget.:cool:
@RaginPin3Appl3 Do these cars have the sock filter in the tank? Been so long since you were there I forget if you did anything with the gas tank.
^^^^^^^? Ich Veis Nicht.
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