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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: September 01 2022, 09:27:26 PM »

That's what I read somewhere so that's good. I'll research all the vacuum routes because there's seems to be quite a bit. Power steering pump is on

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 30 2022, 03:04:19 PM »

There's a block off plate right there.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 30 2022, 01:18:12 PM »

 

Not necessarily after lunch, but Saturday is my goal. Bought new vacuum lines, and I may have to source some "T's" because I eliminated the.....EGR stuff? I think that's what that is. Lol. I need to grab a oil pressure gauge for the priming too. I'm hoping for no leaks of course. Today I wont be able to get to it, but tomorrow I'll get the TC bolts in and torqued down so I can put the inspection cover on. I appreciate the support in all of this

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 30 2022, 10:19:37 AM »

Good morning gents! Got the engine in the car, bellhousing bolts tightened, motor mount bolts tightened, crossover pipe on, and the starter on. I'll keep you guys posted!!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 18 2022, 01:27:29 AM »

 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Oil drain tube

« on: August 12 2022, 12:26:44 AM »

I don't care for the oil drain tube at all Lol

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 12 2022, 12:23:41 AM »

With everything quiet, you can actually hear the air coming out as well. Pretty neat stuff and I'm learning so much.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 09 2022, 04:46:35 PM »

I really like the setup on Steve's site for the oil pressure sending unit. I have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge, but I haven't found that T-piece similar to that setup.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 09 2022, 04:38:58 PM »

Now on to the cam sensor installation process. It looks pretty straightforwar d after reading and watching the youtube videos. My main focus with that is making sure I'm on the compression stroke. These new balancers are super nice because they come with the TDC marking as well as the 25* after TDC mark. I thought that was pretty neat. I ordered a new brass oil feed block. It's a bit more narrow and it should be easier to get in. I'm struggling to get the damn thing to face forward after being tightened all the way. Makes me wanna say to hell with the oil pressure sending unit.    Anyways, I'll keep you guys posted. I ordered another oil dipstick tube as well because mine broke off

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 29 2022, 04:23:28 PM »

I got the motor mount bolts out of the original and put the new motor mounts on the new engine. I'm using a ported throttle body but I had move over the piece that the accelerator pedal linkage connects to as well as the IAC. I talked to TA Performance and the guy Mike is a nice guy. He informed me to add a clear coat to the balancer that I ordered from them because out of the box, they INDEED will rust as they are. I'm so close, yet so far away. I got my stock pulleys off and painted them. They look incredible. Tonight my intent is to move the fuel rail and injector wiring harness over. I did get the oil block off plate installed along with the motor mounts. This process seems never ending. Lol. I hope you all have a great weekend.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 29 2022, 12:13:36 AM »

That stuff was already done when the other engine was built, and all of the bolts were torqued to spec. I'm reusing my fuel rails for now until I upgrade my fuel lines and new rails. I ordered the ground stretcher kit as well as the kit moving the fusible links. I'm actually excited about getting the electrical cleaned up a bit. I'm also moving over my IAC, TPS, crank sensor, cam sensor, throttle body linkage, knock sensor, and my serpentine belt bc it seems to be in good shape.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 24 2022, 10:55:38 PM »

The engine is out of the car!!!! I can't believe I did that on my own(minus the actual physical strapping and motor pulling). I was very disappointed to find that all of my bellhousing bolts were loose in addition to my compressor bolts, and both motor mounts. One of the bolts in the oil pan was halfway backed out as well. Needless to say I'm on cloud nine regardless! Thanks for all of the assistance and I look forward to posting pics of it idling

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General Buick Tech / Re: I need you guys to bail me out. Lol

« on: July 01 2022, 11:44:16 PM »

Dude you are a godsend!!!  I wish i could donate to you or something. I’ll read these links. Thank you

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General Buick Tech / I need you guys to bail me out. Lol

« on: July 01 2022, 05:50:39 PM »

Ok, so me and my cousin Charles built custom dashes, and since the completion of my dash, I think we removed the VSS circuit because I'm getting a Malfunction code 24, my mph doesn't show up on my scantool, and my TC isn't locking. Please explain what we fucked up so we can fix it. Lol. The speedometer I'm using runs off of GPS so I didn't think I'd need that long annoying cable.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: June 22 2022, 11:15:57 PM »

Gotcha