The Jalopy Journal
Yea, I'm definitely leaning towards replacing all the lines now. I will replace steel with steel, I was just wondering why some people do that....
Thanks for the advice Koolkat, I think I may end up replacing the entire fuel line. I have heard of some people replacing all the fuel lines with...
Yea Rickybop, I'll be sure to disconnect it before I blow the line out. Thanks for making sure! I need it sometimes! :)
Ironpile, I'll make sure to check the exhaust too. Gman, I just cleaned the filter at the fuel pump, I think I'll blow the line out back to the...
Jonnie, that is one of the companies I order from the most :) They have been great to work with!
That's interesting...I also found small pebbles in the filter in the inlet fuel line for the pump...along with a bunch of other crap. Maybe I...
Mike, your Buick looks good by the way :)
I have a 2 bbl Stromberg, I think I have all the springs I'm supposed to have on there. I found out the choke stove pipe for the automatic choke...
Just wanted to update...I rebuilt the fuel pump and it's pumping a little better. I discovered the jets in the carb are not really functioning,...
Hi Mike, Did you ever figure out what was going on with your automatic choke and why there was no tension on it? I have a 1953 Buick Special...
GassersGarage...the shop I took my tank to soldered/welded the pinholes in the bottom of the tank, gave it a chemical bath overnight, and then...
I ordered a fuel pump kit tonight from oldbuickparts.com, hopefully they have good quality parts, and I won't have the problems with it like the...
I removed the sending unit before I took the tank to the shop...
No, I haven't checked the line from the tank to the pump yet, I'll do that in the next day or two, and let you know. Would it help to put in a...
Yes, the gas cap is vented, it's brand new, bought it last fall. I have the original reusable fuel filter on there still, but tonight I installed...
Hi All, I was hoping to get some help troubleshooting my 53 Buick Special. When idling, and at lower speeds, the engine runs like a top, no...
Ok, I got some help from my boyfriend and I got the new wheel bearings on and tightened down correctly. No more squealing! Thanks to everyone...
Thanks for the willingness to help me everyone, it's kinda tough going through all this for the first time solo, I appreciate it. I'll post pics...
How about I take some pictures tomorrow and post them, so you have something to look at? I think that would be easier...
Ugh, I'm sorry, I think I'm just making all this more complicated than it really is, I can't even get the names right!
Well, I'm going to have to use some force to break the old outer cones loose, cause I have to get them off so I can put the new ones on hehe. I...
Oh okay, that makes more sense to me. Thanks! I'm sorry, I'm still getting the lingo down. I didn't mean to call it the outer spindle, I...
Welcome fellow Ohioan :) Good luck on your build, you will find lots of good information in this forum!
Welcome to the site! Nice Buick, I've got a 53 Special. There is a lot of information on here about Buicks, it's been very useful. Good luck with...
Welcome! You'll figure out the site in no time, there is a LOT of great information on here...the search thread function at the top is a good...
Thanks Dale, I found the manual for my Buick, and found the same. Ok, so, what does it mean when it says 'bearings are preloaded at least one hex...
Hi all, I was hoping someone could answer my question about how to properly adjust wheel bearings for a 1953 Buick? I just got all new bearings...
Nice chop! Very nice lines, flows well, and looks mean :)
Sweet looking 50 by the way! :)
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