I have one of these but the engine's siezed. I think water got into one of the cylinders when the car was sitting for a long time. The trim piece in the middle of the hood can leak when it rains. It was a problem with these cars when new. The starter switch began in 1934 and was used in numerous configurations with the 1958 incarnation being the overall best design. Sometimes the water manifold will seal when the engine warms up and the car is driven for a while. You may luck out on that. The freeze out plug will have to be replaced - a fun job.
Earlier 58's had the air cleaner that would drain water directly into the carb (from that leaky trim piece)....but late builds had a different lid that had a small cone/dome shape right at the stud to keep water from draining in. My Roadmaster has the crappy un-domed air cleaner...my Limited has the dome.
@@antiqueautomotiveservice Yes, you're 100% correct. There was a mid year change in the air cleaner design. It also helps to have the hood insulation in place. Mine didn't. I think that may have been the culprit. I don't remember which air cleaner mine has. I haven't opened the hood in quite a while. It's been sitting in the garage a couple years gathering dust. :-(
Thanks Adam for keeping the real world experience there for us. Woulda been real easy to edit it and in 3 minutes say “hey I had all kinda issues but I got it running”. Learning more and more about pre 60 Buicks!
@@1940limited I think I remember someone telling me that before. I don’t think I ever saw a ‘34 Buick. Dad had a ‘36 Buick, the ‘36 stands out in my mind for that reason.
@@jamesbulldogmiller You are correct in that 36 had the gas pdla starter. It just wasn't the first year. Packard also had that set up from 46-53. Pontiac with straight 8s had it for one year in 1937.
Fuel Pump: The aftermarket pump listing for these cars is sometimes inaccurate. The pump that won't clear the control arm is for 1959 on up. The correct pump fits 1957 and 1958 only and is available from Buick parts places. The pump you have on there will work and bolt to the block, but it's not the right one. That's why it wouldn't clear the control arm. If you decide to replace it make sure you're getting a pump that's for 57-58 only. I had the same problem with a 58 Buick years ago. The NAPA pump wouldn't fit. It was supposedly the right one for 57-60, or something like that, but the listing was incorrect. I got the correct pump from either CARS or Bob's Automobilia.
I just looked in my Master Chassis parts book from 1962. AC part number for 57-58 is 5621635. Short number is 4399. That's the 2-piece fuel pump. My 58 has that. Your Limited might as well.
Glad. to find you.. Greetings from Saskatchewan. My 58 Special rad started leaking after a flush yesterday .I know the feeling .And I'm about to bring home a 59 Buick 2 door and a 60 Lesabre 4 door. Non runners.. Will be interesting..
Replace the condenser. My 58 would stall out when it got hot. I could be anywhere. Hot and cold, expansion and contraction would cause the condenser to short out.
Have fun with the vacuum booster/master cylinder assembly if it needs work. I just noticed you're the man with the 58 Limited for sale. I guess I didn't have to tell you all this stuff. You seem to know 58 Buicks pretty well.
All Buicks from the late 30's to 1960 had the starter switch on the carburetor. Switch ignition to ON and depress the gas pedal until starter engages. There is a neutral safety switch on these cars, so there is no possibility it can be started in gear. Unless it's been bypassed.
Now that the engine is running properly that starter switch should kick out and only engage when the engine is off. A god radiator shop should be able to fix the problems you're having.
@22:05 HOORAY !!
Yes, I wish mine ran.
your channel just randomly showed up today, glad it did, informative videos, thanks!
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I have one of these but the engine's siezed. I think water got into one of the cylinders when the car was sitting for a long time. The trim piece in the middle of the hood can leak when it rains. It was a problem with these cars when new. The starter switch began in 1934 and was used in numerous configurations with the 1958 incarnation being the overall best design. Sometimes the water manifold will seal when the engine warms up and the car is driven for a while. You may luck out on that. The freeze out plug will have to be replaced - a fun job.
Earlier 58's had the air cleaner that would drain water directly into the carb (from that leaky trim piece)....but late builds had a different lid that had a small cone/dome shape right at the stud to keep water from draining in. My Roadmaster has the crappy un-domed air cleaner...my Limited has the dome.
@@antiqueautomotiveservice Yes, you're 100% correct. There was a mid year change in the air cleaner design. It also helps to have the hood insulation in place. Mine didn't. I think that may have been the culprit. I don't remember which air cleaner mine has. I haven't opened the hood in quite a while. It's been sitting in the garage a couple years gathering dust. :-(
@@antiqueautomotiveservice I just looked at mine and it has the domed air cleaner top, but it didn't keep water from getting into the engine.
Thanks for another engaging "get 'er started" journey. Great to see vintage machines being maintained.
Cool videos love watching you bring these old autos back too life.❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Fun to see! I have a 58 Special 2 door hardtop back here in Sweden.
Keep those videos coming Adam!
Awesome!! Really informative. Thanks!!
Good job saving another one!
Thanks Adam for keeping the real world experience there for us. Woulda been real easy to edit it and in 3 minutes say “hey I had all kinda issues but I got it running”. Learning more and more about pre 60 Buicks!
The miracle worker strikes again!
Edit; 1934 (thanks to G Bridgman)
1936was the first year for Buick’s accelerator start switch
Thanks for that!
No, it was 1934. Just a technicality, but wanted to mention it. :-)
@@1940limited I think I remember someone telling me that before.
I don’t think I ever saw a ‘34 Buick.
Dad had a ‘36 Buick, the ‘36 stands out in my mind for that reason.
@@jamesbulldogmiller You are correct in that 36 had the gas pdla starter. It just wasn't the first year. Packard also had that set up from 46-53. Pontiac with straight 8s had it for one year in 1937.
Fuel Pump: The aftermarket pump listing for these cars is sometimes inaccurate. The pump that won't clear the control arm is for 1959 on up. The correct pump fits 1957 and 1958 only and is available from Buick parts places. The pump you have on there will work and bolt to the block, but it's not the right one. That's why it wouldn't clear the control arm. If you decide to replace it make sure you're getting a pump that's for 57-58 only. I had the same problem with a 58 Buick years ago. The NAPA pump wouldn't fit. It was supposedly the right one for 57-60, or something like that, but the listing was incorrect. I got the correct pump from either CARS or Bob's Automobilia.
Awesome thanks!
I just looked in my Master Chassis parts book from 1962. AC part number for 57-58 is 5621635. Short number is 4399. That's the 2-piece fuel pump. My 58 has that. Your Limited might as well.
Glad. to find you.. Greetings from Saskatchewan.
My 58 Special rad started leaking after a flush yesterday .I know the feeling
.And I'm about to bring home a 59 Buick 2 door and a 60 Lesabre 4 door. Non runners.. Will be interesting..
Good luck on the non-runners! Always exciting to get them going again.
Replace the condenser. My 58 would stall out when it got hot. I could be anywhere. Hot and cold, expansion and contraction would cause the condenser to short out.
Have fun with the vacuum booster/master cylinder assembly if it needs work. I just noticed you're the man with the 58 Limited for sale. I guess I didn't have to tell you all this stuff. You seem to know 58 Buicks pretty well.
I thought the starter switch was underneath the clutch pedal as a safety switch so it will not move if it's in gear
All Buicks from the late 30's to 1960 had the starter switch on the carburetor. Switch ignition to ON and depress the gas pedal until starter engages. There is a neutral safety switch on these cars, so there is no possibility it can be started in gear. Unless it's been bypassed.
Now that the engine is running properly that starter switch should kick out and only engage when the engine is off. A god radiator shop should be able to fix the problems you're having.
What carburetor is on that engine? It looks like a Carter wcfb or Rochester for four jet.
Rochester 4 Jet for sure.