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« on: July 05 2023, 05:11:11 PM »
Yeah that's incredible fuel economy!!!!
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« on: June 30 2023, 11:02:42 AM »
Ok, so I will admit that I didn't even have to time to diagnose the voltage issue during said time of said problem because I was pulling my new motor back out due to a bearing issue. Lol!!!!! That trumped everything, so during installation of the fixed built motor, I remembered the voltage issue and decided to post about it. I'll have more info for you guys here shortly. Everything breaks as I fix something else with this damn thing. Like now my accelerator pedal is touching the floor, so I think I may have to order a new accelerator cable. I'm thinking that the same may hold true for the TV cable as well to the trans. We'll see.
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« on: June 26 2023, 03:09:58 PM »
Finally got my valve cover bolts in, so now I can put oil in the car and prime it again. I'll get around to doing that tonight. Wish me luck!
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« on: June 15 2023, 02:47:36 PM »
It definitely is wise advice for sure, and that's exactly why I talk to you guys. The DP is installed, grounds are done, sensors are connected, TC bolted to FW, valve covers on, IC finally installed as well. I need to purchase some anti freeze and hose clamps. I'm almost there gentlemen. I have a good feeling this time around. I'll be in touch!!
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« on: May 30 2023, 12:36:42 PM »
Good morning Grumpy!! I'd be flintstones if I attempted to drive that car as it is. I didn't realize how bad it was. The floor pans are already delivered.
I got the engine in, bell housing bolts in, crossover pipe on, starter bolted up. My new TC bolts showed up today. I'm making some steady progress
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« on: May 23 2023, 09:04:04 PM »
It has to be the battery then. The old alt was working fine before that mistake. The new alt has the same results as the old and the only thing that I haven't addressed is the battery. I'll borrow one for confirmation. Thank you Steve. I'll keep you posted and let you know what I find. In other news, I got the bug and ripped out all of my interior, including the carpet. I'm either gonna have to buy a new floor pan or get mines welded. I'm gonna get some opinions on it from some local talent. 
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« on: May 23 2023, 12:06:33 PM »
Good morning guys. So, for a quick update: I'm getting my car moved to install this engine once again. I'll begin working on it on Sunday evening and hoping to be done before noon on Monday. I've bought a new set of valve cover gaskets, serpentine belt, and new plug wires to match the vacuum lines.
One of my main concerns on my mind right now is that before I removed the new engine the first time, my voltage was not where I needed it to be. Prior to the engine swap my voltage was ok. New engine go in( I will admit that the positive terminal on the battery did get shorted when I went to install the new heavy duty alternator cables) and when the car was running, all I got was 11.9-12.2 volts. The positive terminal on the battery is shit I will admit, but it was enough juice to start the car. I went and got a new alternator hoping it'd fix this voltage issue(plus I wanted a new shiny one anyway) after this incident, but the voltage was still low. Is there a fuse anywhere in particular that I should look at? The positive terminal on the battery won't allow me screw the battery lug all the way tight due to the short that occurred( i intend to get a new battery but I'm not interested in throwing money at parts if that's not the issue).
So let me make this simple. Lol.
Old engine, voltage was good. Old alternator, new battery.
New engine, I installed the heavy duty kit from Caspers, ground relocation kit, and the new fusible links kit from the starter. Accidentally ran the a cable from the positive battery terminal to a negative terminal on the alternator, battery terminal melts a little. New engine had to come out anyway due to bearing issue.
I'm going in for round two of the new engine installation with these said voltage issues on my mind.
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« on: April 17 2023, 01:24:01 PM »
Lol!!!! I think you may be right! 
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« on: April 17 2023, 09:17:54 AM »
Good morning gents!!!! I picked up my motor yesterday!! I'm glad we caught the problem early because nothing was harmed. Turns out that the bearing in #5 rod wasn't properly seated in the tang. That was the origin of the problem. The bearing has been replaced. No crank damage is evident. All the rods have been checked using Plastigauge and all of the bearings are at .0020" I appreciate all of the assistance from you all with this, and I look forward to sending you a video of my second "first start"
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« on: February 26 2023, 11:07:25 PM »
The engine is out and the #5 rod is being checked. The new bearings are ordered so I'm hoping to have some sort of info by week's end. Hope all you guys are well
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« on: December 15 2022, 08:43:10 AM »
Based on the bearing wear, it appears that one of the rods were not concentric on the bottom. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks so much for the support. Since the engine is back out I'm going to address other issues. Specifically front suspension since it needs to be done anyway.
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« on: November 30 2022, 12:06:53 PM »
Engine is coming back out.
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« on: November 09 2022, 08:55:28 AM »
I appreciate the sentiment!! I have a great support system here from the Buick community so I’m sure we’ll get it taken care of in no time. I look forward to sharing the end result with you all. 
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« on: November 09 2022, 12:02:44 AM »
I really appreciate the responses guys. I'm motivated more than ever to finish this car to honor my brother. I'll keep you all posted on the results. Thanks again
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« on: November 04 2022, 11:34:57 AM »
Hey gents, sorry for the absence as me and my family have been railroaded with multiple deaths of close family members. I've been avoiding my car because it's adding to the already stated blues that I've been experiencing.
I have a noise coming from my motor, and after the input from a few, we're leaning towards a lifter that didn't prime properly and now we're trying to quiet it down. We've been adjusting the rocker arms constantly and cannot get it/them to quiet down so I'm leaning towards pulling the intake and starting over from the beginning in regards to the lifters and pushrods. I primed the engine of course before initial start, but maybe I didn't prime it long enough? Idk. On initial startup, the car idled beautifully but I heard a very very slight tick from said lifter/lifters, but it wasn't unbearable. It actually sounded normal if I'm being honest as I listened to a few other buick roller motors with Johnson lifters(they all tick). During the third start, After I allowed the car to warm up that's when the very faint sound of a lifter became an obvious sound of a lifter. The car hadn't been driven or revved up at all and we're currently trying to definitively find the source for the noise. We have confirmed that it's top end so whatever the problem is shouldn't be catastrophic.
I do have a few things I want to try before pulling intake...
I hope all is well with everyone here. I'll keep you posted on my progress with the Buick.
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