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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: Bob does it again

« on: February 13 2016, 09:29:21 PM »

awesome! I feel like there was a thread here a while back about something like this. I'm glad BE is still developing new products!

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 13 2016, 06:59:57 PM »

https://youtu.be/P1DQnnhRXms

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 08 2016, 09:20:28 PM »

you want it... you got it!


https://youtu.be/M6qgrEsvKL8

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 08 2016, 06:48:24 PM »

I did have to make some alterations, and I recommend some welding.


I still have a lot of footage from the hydroboost install that needs to go up also.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 07 2016, 11:01:50 AM »

I hope to have a video up this week of the unboxing and installation.. . it (the video) didnt turn out very good just because of the lighting under the car.


It looks really good though.

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General Buick Tech / Re: All about the Gray Ghost

« on: February 06 2016, 08:03:34 PM »

that IC looks really good stealthed out... I would have done the same if I could have found a used precsion FMIC. My RJC is a little too pretty.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 06 2016, 07:59:38 PM »

I've finally gotten around to putting more work in on the buick. This wiring is such a ball buster I have a hard time sticking with it. On the other hand, I have gotten:


the parking brake pedal back in
the RJC 3" crossover exhaust installed
the intercooler piping installed correctly
the headliner repaired (I forget if I had updated that or not yet)


I need to figure out where the connector for the turn signal stalk is, I'm sure some google-fu will find it...


I'm getting close though, remaining items:
WB02 installation
finish wiring the gadgets, powerlogger, WB02, etc
send the alky pump out for a rebuild before spring just to be safe....


and we should be ready to roll




I've got a lot of videos shot, I just havent had time to edit and upload...

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: August 13 2015, 07:36:22 AM »

from glen

thank you, it looks like #30 is the part that I'm missing. I dont see the ring anywhere on that diagram though... (Its not the one that holds the handle on)


I'll have to look at the ash tray lid a little closer, I didnt see anywhere for a spring to go at first glance.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: August 11 2015, 08:18:19 AM »

I'm still not sure where that c-clip in the photo came from... or the little spring.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: July 31 2015, 02:27:26 PM »

almost done wiring, this takes a lot more patience than I typically can handle.


Anyhow, while cleaning up in the console and shifter. I came across this broken spring and weird c-clip.


Maybe these are clues to making my shifter button work again. but I dont see how exactly. I can see how the button is connected to the J-hook thing that controls detent and lockout in the shifter. Is it as simple as putting a spring on the bottom of the J-hook and through a hole above it? Then what is the c-clip thingy?

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Knowledge Base Articles, Submissions, and Comments / Re: Hydroboost Conversion

« on: July 08 2015, 11:01:58 PM »

within the next week, racing Friday and Saturday with the sprint car, so no GN work for a couple nights. I have about 1 more day of wiring and getting the WB02 installed. After that we should be good for a fire, break-in and leak check. Still need to fab an exhaust and get the alky pump rebuilt/replaced and if all goes well it should be time to tune before the employee car show on the 24th.

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A/C, Heating and Cooling / Re: replaced A/C condenser, what next?

« on: July 08 2015, 10:57:46 PM »

a/c gauges and suction pump was what I was looking for... is there a specific "suction pump"

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A/C, Heating and Cooling / Re: replaced A/C condenser, what next?

« on: July 08 2015, 02:54:24 PM »

uhh... I'm obviously not an HVAC tech, what tools are needed to do this?

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Knowledge Base Articles, Submissions, and Comments / Re: Hydroboost Conversion

« on: July 08 2015, 09:32:45 AM »

my point is that I havent started the engine (for the first time) yet... so I'm trying to bleed the brakes and the pedal feels totally dead. I cant imagine that there is that much air in the system and I'm getting clear fluid with no air at the wheel cylinders.

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A/C, Heating and Cooling / Re: replaced A/C condenser, what next?

« on: July 08 2015, 07:35:11 AM »

Is there anything to consider to evacuate the system or anything?