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Wow. What a day. The Beast Is ALIVE!!!!! I installed new battery cables. Then i put a little gas in the first three cylinders. I pumped the carb...
I checked for compression and all cylinders had some compression. Couldn't get real accurate reading with the cranking issue.
Removed the old cables and figured out where TDC is. Yeah I think the cables are a problem. Off to the auto parts store. The cables I bought are...
Excellent point. I plan on only getting the engine running with the 12v gauged cables. 4ga and 2ga. Then I will decide if I will convert or not....
I got new battery cables today and did a little more research. Team Buick had a good dist. wiring diagram. Tomorrow I will tear into it and post...
Duhh. Why didn't I think of that. Got the remote start switch, got the compression gauge. Now all I need to do is learn how to use them......
Let me back up a second. I think I spoke too soon. I can get the mark twice with 180* difference at the distributor. ????
T Fritz n Dan. You guys rock. Using the peep hole (which I didn't even know existed) I checked TDC. Dude, 180* off. Dan, you were right on the...
T Fritz n Dan. I will check both of those also. Thanks guys. To be continued..........
To check TDC I cranked until the intake on cyl #1 closed and right before the exhaust valve opens. Looking from the passenger side, #1 is at...
Gotta fully charged battery with a charger in start mode. Old cables though. That will be next. Good Call.
OK. I've search high and low. I need help. 1951 Buick Straight 8. Been sitting for 30 years. Pulled off the old ignition and put mystery oil in...
I think I'll just clean my garage and work on it in there. If my wife has to walk past it everyday she'll literally be throwing money at me to get...
I need to clean up my Buick until I am ready to paint it or I clean out the garage. What should I do? Spray paint, grind or strip it and etch it?...
Originally from Rochester NY and now living in Midlothian TX (30 mins south of Dallas).
Hello everyone, I love old cars. My previous cars were a 1969 Buick Wildcat Convertible and a 1971 Buick Riviera. I've always been a D.I.Y. and...
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