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    Engine Detail

    I use mineral spirits.
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    87 gn part out

    Just sent you a PM. Is the car tilt or non-tilt? I am in need of non-tilt parts. I also need the plastic piece that mounts to the back side of the steering wheel. Please contact me at jh_malo@yahoo.com.
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    Non-tilt Column Parts

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    Non-tilt Column Parts

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    Non-tilt Column Parts

    I am in need of a couple of non-tilt column parts for my '87 GN. I need the metal collar that rotates when the shifter is moved and the plastic trim that mounts at the back side of the steering wheel. I need gray for a GN but I can paint if another color. Thanks.
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    FS 1987 GN interior

    Got a no-tilt column by chance?
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    No-Tilt GN Column

    Repairing an attempted theft on my no-tilt GN and need a few column pieces that are not available. I can specify what I need if you want to part it out. Otherwise, I'll just take the whole thing. Respond here or email me. Thanks in advance.
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    Performance Shops in Detroit Area

    White Racing in Warren, 9 Mile just West of Groesbeck (586-756-3026). Highly recommended especially for tuning. Had very poor results with another large outfit in the area, though they are not Turbo Buick specific. I was working on a GN for a friend that I was not able to finish. Sent it to...
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    GN heads

    GN heads wanted All- I'd like to get hold of some stock castings to screw around on the flowbench with. I'm looking for freebies and condition doesn't matter as I'll be cutting them up. I'll pay shipping or will pick up if you're near Detroit. Please email me at james.malo@gm.com. TIA.
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    Porting school of hard knocks

    Thanks, 87GN_70GS. The post has been edited. Thanks for the kind words, turbot2496. I am happy to help. You've all been of assistance to me at times. Lord knows I need all the help I can get!
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    Porting school of hard knocks

    Pictures I had intended on including pictures, but my digital camera sucks. I will attempt to procure a decent camera and try to post pix in the next week.
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    Porting school of hard knocks

    Good day, all. I am currently rebuilding an '87 GN motor, which includes porting and flow testing of the heads. Having done the bowl work, I found that the port responded favorably the more material I removed from the pushrod pinch. Well, I found out the hard way how wide the intake ports can...
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    Cam degree specs

    Does any one have info on where a stock '87 GN cam should be degreed? I'm looking for intake or exhaust centerline numbers. Also, is there an optimum timing point for the stock cam that is different than stock? I will be installing a T/A Perf. multi-keyway t.c. and would like to degree while...
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