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Smack each one with a small hammer to shock the threads, and apply steady pressure with a 6-point socket. Next step is extractor sockets.
I am also interested in those dimensions.
When I was growing up in the late 50's and early 60s, flatheads were around in a lot of cars. My 53 mainline, Like @lothiandon1940, is going back...
Those pictures say it all!
As Mark stated will adjust the clutch. The shift bushings are available from Eckler's as a Kit. Dennis Carpenter may also have them.
Try Fatsco Transmission Parts.
I am using an early Chevy C10 column in one of my Buicks, and the spline is the same for the 41 Buick Sports wheel I am using. Like Jim said, the...
For things like that, I use painter's tape and Rustoleum black enamel in a can using a medium brush. Durable and touches up easily.
Like @Kerrynzl, LL100 works for me.
@Bandit Billy is just funning you as he is a die-hard Flatty fan. I am working on pulling the 302 SBF out of my 53 and putting an 8BA back in....
Avgas. Just saying....
Troy, Yes, you will need to remove the shaft to get the switch out as the bezel needs to be unscrewed using a wide flat blade screwdriver. Nice...
Calling @Crazy Steve to the white courtesy phone....
I went to old car salvage yards for years and a lot of times the mission was fasteners- Place bolts, carb studs, generator and alternator bolts,...
At my age more time to finish my pair of cars.
^^^^ my formula right now is 276 CI, modified Mercury intake with a 2G carb., Chevy dizzy, port job, and headers. HP will land where it lands.
Since the later (1952) Mercury 255 was rated @ 125HP with 7.2 to 1 compression, 150 HP should be fairly easy to obtain. I am going to try to get...
Tamco now has the annual 35% off sale starting today through 5 December. Got the e-mail this morning.
The outer painted ring is slightly "peaked" at the top, and as @nickthebandit states, is held at the top by a hooked clip. Remove the bottom...
I had an old hot-rodder (now I fit that bill) tell me years ago when I asked that question- 3.25 to 3.50 for non-OD transmissions, 3.55-3.90 for...
^^^^ The oil filter housing design changed in mid 61, so the early 401s had the earlier longer style. Oil pumps changed in 62 as most of the...
Most E-Bay sellers will not ship internationally but check with the Martins @ Centerville. I will also look and see if I have one. I believe I...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333558454391
The 3 main Buick guys on the net are Centerville Auto Repair, TA Performance, and Best Offer Counts (E-Bay mostly). Mid 61 thru 66 will be the same.
^^^^, yeah me also. It inspired me to pick up a 49-53 Merc intake. Now to just figure out which 2G to put on it.
While the floorboard does not need modification, it will require a "pan" that fit on the side of the transmission tunnel for the shift linkage and...
Gonna have it ready for Sutherland next year?
Buick was continually making changes over the years on this engine. The block changed in 57 when the 364 came out, oil pump changes, filter...
This is a thread that I will be following closely, as I plan to put a flatty back in my 53. Also shooting for 150 HP. The 2CG post intrigues me....
The parts for the Ford 49-56 rear are slim and none. Bearings can be sourced locally, Kanter carries a crush sleeve, but that is about it. I used...
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