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Today, 11:15 AM

Art started a thread New guy. Building a 1979 231 to put into a 1967 Jeep Commando. Old Daunless was blown in New Member Introductions!

Looking for information on intake manifold. I took the turbo off of the engine because of clearance issues with the master cylinder. Wondering If an...

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02-20-2019, 11:08 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread '66 4.9L 300 - Skylark - Cracked Intake in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

alternatively, crate your current motor and trans for resto purposes and put whatever you want in it for hot dogging around. yeah, i figured that...

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02-20-2019, 05:40 AM

66Ruby replied to a thread '66 4.9L 300 - Skylark - Cracked Intake in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

Thanks for the great info. I think I will keep it simple and just pull the manifold, blast, braze, paint and call it good. As much as I would love...

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02-19-2019, 07:44 PM

Bob replied to a thread New to team buick in New Member Introductions!

Yes, build threads are in "Projects and Journals". Don't get too excited about the albums though, because we are going to do a major change to...

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02-19-2019, 06:38 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread New to team buick in New Member Introductions!

yer durn tootin it's permitted! we've even got an 'Album' option under the 'Community' tag. if you're going rip some "assphalt", does that mean...

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02-19-2019, 06:16 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread '66 4.9L 300 - Skylark - Cracked Intake in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

the 300ci was only in production for 4 years ... and the first year ( 1964 ) was aluminum heads and intake. so, yeah, there's not much aftermarket...

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02-19-2019, 05:52 PM

dclift replied to a thread 62 Special Heater Core Removal & Replace AC box in Climate Control, Heaters and A/Cs

Thanks Todd. This is what I need. I started to go from the outside, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks again.,

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02-19-2019, 03:23 PM

BUICKNATION525 started a thread New to team buick in New Member Introductions!

This is my 1st to say hello to all of TEAM BUICK members, so..... Yo what's up everyone:thumbsup: I've been around the block a time or two. ...

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02-19-2019, 02:42 PM

TODD replied to a thread Motor Code help in Buick Identification and Decoding

It could have come from a '73 Gran Sport, but not likely. The code XF 'regular' 455, equipped with dual exhaust, was one of the Gran Sport engine...

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02-19-2019, 02:28 PM

TODD replied to a thread New Guy in Buick Identification and Decoding

The JT indicates it is the 4bbl high compression rating - same as the '61 Invicta original motor. HP is 325; compression ratio is 10.25 (requires...

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02-19-2019, 06:37 AM

ailimac replied to a thread Wanted Window Regulators for 47 Buick Special Series 40 Sedanette in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

Thanks for the lead Todd

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02-19-2019, 05:31 AM

61Invicta1970 replied to a thread New Guy in Buick Identification and Decoding

I believe the number is JT508. Do you know if having skirts caused Buick to use different hubcaps, mine are mismatched (front and rear). Thanks for...

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02-19-2019, 03:44 AM

TODD replied to a thread New Guy in Buick Identification and Decoding

On the VIN: 6 = series - Invicta H = year - 1961 4 = assembly plant - Kansas City 019634 = sequential build number, starts at 001001 On the...

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02-19-2019, 02:44 AM

TODD replied to a thread Wanted Window Regulators for 47 Buick Special Series 40 Sedanette in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

Pete, The LF regulator is GM part no 4113790. Www.2040-parts.com shows to have one for $20 under Pontiac 4113790. Another possible supplier...

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02-18-2019, 11:46 PM

TODD replied to a thread 62 Special Heater Core Removal & Replace AC box in Climate Control, Heaters and A/Cs

Luckily the heater core comes out from the engine bay side. Removal appears to be straightforward going by the attached pages from the shop manual....

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02-18-2019, 09:54 PM

Need4speedny started a thread 1966 Skylark 310 Wildcat in New Member Introductions!

We have a 1966 Skylark that was going to be a project of a family members who’s no longer with us. It was running fine before it was parked years ago...

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02-18-2019, 05:54 PM

61Invicta1970 replied to a thread New Guy in Buick Identification and Decoding

Apparently auto correct is on. I bought an Invicta, need help with decoding the VIN (6H4019634) from this site it seems the car was built in Kansas....

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02-18-2019, 05:11 PM

Bob replied to a thread Switch Pitch Calibration in Transmissions and Drivelines...

Glad Larry uploaded that, the one on my '66 Riv is a little different.

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02-18-2019, 05:02 PM

TODD replied to a thread Help with Stromberg AAV 16 dual carbs. in Fuel Systems, Intake to Exhaust

Ted, attached are pages from the Buick master parts list, shop manual, and service bulletins showing front and rear Stromberg carbs for the 1941...

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02-18-2019, 12:04 PM

LARRY70GS replied to a thread Switch Pitch Calibration in Transmissions and Drivelines...

At idle, the converter should be in high stall, off idle, low stall, then back to high stall at 60% and WOT, when the transmission kicks down. The...

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02-18-2019, 09:41 AM

66Ruby started a thread '66 4.9L 300 - Skylark - Cracked Intake in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

I am dealing with a small crack on the side of the coolant temperature sensor well. Has anyone else experienced this and is it a common problem. It...

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02-18-2019, 09:35 AM

66Ruby started a thread 66Ruby in New Member Introductions!

Helping my Dad to get this '66 Skylark back into near perfect condition. Love all the info on this site.

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02-17-2019, 09:37 PM

Bob replied to a thread Switch Pitch Calibration in Transmissions and Drivelines...

I was messing with that about a year or so ago, but my idle switch was working properly. Looking at the manual, it appears that the switch rolls...

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02-17-2019, 04:10 PM

IHeartGroceries started a thread Switch Pitch Calibration in Transmissions and Drivelines...

I've poured over tons of threads, read the manual and still have a few questions regarding this cockamamie Switch Pitch setup of my 67 Skylark. Just...

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02-17-2019, 03:22 PM

Steb replied to a thread Motor Code help in Buick Identification and Decoding

Any chance this motor came from a 73 GS or does that really matter?

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02-17-2019, 03:09 PM

Steb replied to a thread Motor Code help in Buick Identification and Decoding

Thank you for your reply. That is what I had assumed for years. It would have been like hitting the lottery for it to have been anything else. I...

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02-17-2019, 02:04 PM

Buford26 replied to a thread Motor Code help in Buick Identification and Decoding

43X168xxx 4 = Buick 3 = 1973 model year X = Fairfax, KS 168xxx = sequential number, range for Fairfax was 100001 to 200982 for 1973 (this would...

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