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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by Steve Wood on Today at 10:27:42 PM »

Glad to see you are human at least in part of the time!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« Last post by nocooler on Today at 05:21:39 PM »

Hands are way to clean !! 

Nitrile gloves ftw!

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« Last post by nocooler on Today at 05:21:07 PM »

Just spray it down with Flex Seal or put an adult diaper on it.

That's what they are going to do when you start "leaking" lol!

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General Auto Tech / Re: nocooler's firechicken thread

« Last post by nocooler on Today at 05:16:55 PM »

Well, I apparently was supposed to learn some life lessons working on this POS. I put it back together last weekend and went for a ride - it puked a trail of trans fluid when I pulled back in the driveway.
Upon inspection, I found a few issues: the vent had clogged, the bushing I replaced in the pump moved forward and took out the front seal, and the pump gasket wasn't installed 100% it twisted a tad.
So I ordered another pump gasket/bushing kit and it came in last night at 5 pm. At 9 pm I took it for a ride and while not without issues it's not leaking any transmission fluid for the first time I can remember! Of course, I made a pull on the test drive, and when I shifted into high - it just banged the limiter. Without engine braking, it felt like I broke something.  But when I went to downshift at the next stop, I realized I was just a moron and forgot to put the cotter pin in the shift linkage. Sure as shit the cotter pin was right where I left it on the bench.
Today I fixed the driver's headlight - as it wasn't popping up. Somehow the linkage got bound up on the limiters but after fighting to get it apart, I was able to figure it out and get it all sorted out.
I'm waiting on a patch from Holley as my dash isn't displaying the WBo2 data but other than that, the upgrade from v2 to v3 went flawless and I have some new features to test out.
I think it's ready for an oil change, fuel filter, injectors, and some more boost!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Steve Wood on May 31 2023, 12:46:12 PM »

That is extremely wise advice!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by Grumpy on May 31 2023, 09:29:43 AM »

As long as ya keep working on it your fine. BUT if ya stop time fly's by quickly and many never get back to it. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by phil_long 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

« Last post by Grumpy on May 30 2023, 10:45:21 AM »

Phil why don't ya try an use it for the summer like it is. It's pretty easy to get tired of a dead car. Do as I say not as I do. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« Last post by phil_long 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

« Last post by Steve Wood on May 23 2023, 08:49:49 PM »

I would take that alternator and have it tested. Something is zapped. It or the battery.