Can You rebuild a 1977 Buick Skylark fire engine?
Believe it or not I rebuilt this engine using used parts from another 1976 231 odd fire engine that I got from my local wrecking yard. These particular engines were made from 1975-1977 and the parts can be interchangeable. If a mechanic was doing this with me they would have said “NO WAY DON’T DO THAT” almost every step.
When to take the Hood out of a Buick Skylark?
REMOVE YOUR HOOD WHEN YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THE ENGINE OUT. IT HELPS TO REMOVE THE FRONT BUMPER, THIS ALLOWS THE CHERRY PICKER TO GET CLOSER TO THE ENGINE CENTER.
How much torque does a Buick Skylark have?
Turn Engine Over. This will drain all the rest of the fluids out and then take the oil pan off exposing the crankshaft. Crankshaft, Main Caps and Piston Rods. The main bolt has 111-225lbs of torque on it not including years of sitting on here, it will take allot to break this bolt free.
How do you remove balancer from Buick Skylark?
When the main bolt is removed they machine press-fit the balancer onto the crankshaft and it is no easy task taking it off, you will need to rent a harmonic balancer remover tool or also called a puller from your local auto parts store.
Why is the air not going to the cylinders?
When I put a piece of plastic in front of the carb intake and pull, the plastic is drawn in. Since the air leak must be small enough to still pull air in through the carb and since the only place for that carb air to go is the cylinders, why is the start spray not poping or puffing or something?
How long has jbugs been selling VW parts?
JBugs has been selling classic VW parts for over 26 years. As enthusiasts, JBugs only offers parts that we know, we trust, and we would install on our own vehicles. The staff and customer service team own and restore their own classic VW’s to learn more about these vehicles and to pass that knowledge and understanding along to the customer.
Why does my gas engine draw air but not go?
Considerable air is being drawn in through the carb with each pull. It seems that what ever leak there may be is not big enough to stop air from being drawn by the moving piston. This also means the valves are working. This means that at least some of the starting fluid is entering the cylinder as a gas.