Pending....

[phil_long]

not if it takes you five hours to do a compression test on one cylinder! LOL

I don't think it's really that bad, but, when you are doing something the first time, it always takes longer....

LMAO!!!!!!  It only took that long because i needed a second hand.  Needed someone to turn the key as i watched the gauge.

[phil_long]

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/timingchain.html
 

[phil_long]

I have SOOO many questions, but i wont tackle them all at once. Are the parts provided earlier in this thread available anywhere? Are they special and should i only order from Rock Auto? Thanks

[gnonyx]

Only potential good news is that i got the Radiator dropped off.  Guy told me to call him monday.

what happened to the guy that was going to work with you?

Hi Phil, What ever happen to other guy who was going to help you?

[84 BuickGNYorkPA]

I would take it apart before ordering parts... I got my timing set here  http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/itemdesc.asp+ic+1851014+eq++Tp+ just beware, this is a candy store for our Buicks... so don't look around this website.... I like Mike and bought most of my parts through him on my last build.


Like I said, I would take the front cover off and see what you have to work with.... good luck! (look how much you have learned already in the last 2 weeks)




Chuck

[earlbrown]

no way that job gets done in 4 hours

Nope....

'cause if you pull the timing cover, I have another article for you to read 

[phil_long]

Only potential good news is that i got the Radiator dropped off.  Guy told me to call him monday.

what happened to the guy that was going to work with you?

Hi Phil, What ever happen to other guy who was going to help you?

I guess some things are too good to be true. The day i was suppose to take the car to him, he and his girl got into it. I dont know about what, nor do i care. At that point I realized i was going to have to do this shit myself. Its reasons like that why i dont depend on anybody to do shit for me.

[phil_long]

I would take it apart before ordering parts... I got my timing set here  http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/itemdesc.asp+ic+1851014+eq++Tp+ just beware, this is a candy store for our Buicks... so don't look around this website.... I like Mike and bought most of my parts through him on my last build.


Like I said, I would take the front cover off and see what you have to work with.... good luck! (look how much you have learned already in the last 2 weeks)




Chuck

Thats a good point, because i have definitely learned a lot over the last week.

[phil_long]

no way that job gets done in 4 hours

Nope....

'cause if you pull the timing cover, I have another article for you to read 

Lol. Oh wow.

[phil_long]

Holy crap!!! 129.99??  the parts i've been looking at as a whole came out cheaper! Lol. Whats the catch?

[Steve Wood]

though that says standard chain, the pic looks like a double roller and you do not need, or want, a double roller on a stock camshaft engine...no need to panic....

Okay, it meant standard length...but you don't need a double roller

[Steve Wood]

Add a pan gasket to the parts list.

I would also replace the water pump and I think you said it may have been dripping anyway.

And, go make your brother pay you back the money he owes you.  Then see if Earl can supply you with one of his reworked front covers and oil pumps...then you will be good to go

[phil_long]

I thought that pic was of a double roller!! Glad to see i aint tripping. Earl rebuilds those things? I'll upload pics as soon as i get the front cover off. This is truly a pain. I dont how its possible to drop that oil pan giving the location of it.

[Steve Wood]

You remove all the bolts and slide it out.  Sometimes it may catch on a counterweight and you will have to rotate the crank until it is no longer hanging on the weight

Don't know if Earl has one on hand, but, from what I have seen, his are the best available

[phil_long]

AND, i have to get the car in my garage so i can work on it in there. This is minor stuff to do, but its stuff to do nonetheless.