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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 24 2023, 10:35:07 AM »

I know im late but happy belated birthday Steve!!!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 07 2023, 04:03:58 PM »

That's a good point. My car would burn up before it makes it.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 20 2023, 09:54:24 AM »

Of course you guys are FB friends! I don't know how I forgot that. Lol. Thank you so much for the info. I'm going to source every piece needed to get this car moving. I can't wait to get to the fun stuff. I'm gonna drive it down to Texas to your farm Steve! Lol

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 19 2023, 09:16:39 AM »

Hey thanks Steve!! Me and my cousin Charles(you remember him right? Lol) built that dash from scratch. I documented everything with the build of the dash as well as the engine. Yeah I have a bunch of little things left to do, but this is definitely a great start. The car sounds incredible. Next things to address:

My gas pedal is just laying on the floor. I'm assuming the cable came undone somewhere and I need to find where/how it connects to the pedal.
The lever for the column shift is no longer sitting in that bracket affixed to the frame, so I can't change gears with the column shifter or the floor shifter currently.
The TV cable for my transmission moves way too much. Not sure why, so I'll check into that as well. Long road, but fast speeds. I'm dedicated to getting this done and driving this season. Thanks for all of the suggestions, input, help, and opinions. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 18 2023, 04:44:34 PM »

Never knew they restrictive. Thanks for the input!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 18 2023, 09:35:55 AM »

https://youtube.com/shorts/G1rTm141Rdc

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 18 2023, 09:20:03 AM »

She LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: A New Best Milage with the BabyMax

« on: July 05 2023, 05:11:11 PM »

Yeah that's incredible fuel economy!!!!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« 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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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: April 17 2023, 01:24:01 PM »

Lol!!!! I think you may be right!