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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: September 20 2022, 11:12:17 AM »

Good morning gents. I am officially going through the "no start" tree. I'll keep you all posted. I'm taking a mental break as this is extremely exhausting and frustrating. Lol

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: September 16 2022, 10:28:19 AM »

I'll get it fired up Sunday. Thats the goal. I'm in San Diego on vacation currently.

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General Buick Tech / Re: 1985 Grand National Update

« on: September 15 2022, 10:31:24 AM »

Incredible work! I love the audio setup. Super clean install.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: September 11 2022, 01:10:20 AM »

Got the engine primed tonight, and the cam sensor seated properly. The TC is bolted to the flywheel and the inspection cover is on. No leaks were found during the prime so I'm pretty excited about that. We're almost there gents!!

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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.