Recent content by Turbobug

I am reverting back to a NA engine after years of dealing with major leaks in the rear main seal of the 3.8 Buick. The complete turbo set-up is for sale on ebay. Wasn't sure what it is worth. I listed it for $650 . Any thoughts? Thanks for all the help from this forum. The turbo did kick...

I put a new crankshaft in an turbo 81 engine. I am reassembling and tried to line up the timing marks on the cam and crankshaft timing chain gears. There is a distinct mark on the cam gear. I can't find a corresponding mark on the crank gear. What am I missing? Also, did all V6 engines...

Thanks for all the help. I do remember one set of instructions saying to wet wire the sealant, but I had no idea what that meant. Now I know!!! I looked at the knurling and cleaned that area with a solvent the first time around. It looked pretty good. I'll double check when I redo it this...

Thanks Charlie.

It was cold in the shop. Pot bellied stove while I was working on it, but freeze a-- cold after. I'll give it another shot today with heat. Any thoughts on the break-in period?

My 59 Turbobugeye project has hit a speedbump. The engine is running great and the torque/speed is awesome (actually a little frightening).:eek: I'm on my third attempt to stop a persistent rear main seal oil leak in the recently rebuilt 83 turbo engine. My first attempt was made using...

Hey, Thanks for the help.....AGAIN!! I don't know what I would do without the help I get from you all. I'll be back as soon as I get the new seal in and fire it up again. I will likely need some help tuning it in. Can I post videos?

OOPs! Missed the updated Bugeye engine pic. Here it is:

OK I'll mull the filter over a bit. If I use one, I'll stick the Oil pressure sender after the filter. That should signal a clog, right? Here is the rear seal set I plan to buy. This is my first stab at a link. Let me know if it works or not.1986 BUICK REGAL T-TYPE Crankshaft Seal Also...

Ok, I'm going to bend some pipe this week. So, this turbo saver you mentioned.....I'm guessing its some kind of mini-oil filter that gets installed in line between the pump and the turbo, right? Where can I get it? I checked eBay and a couple of parts sites with no luck. I found cheap...

Based on Charie's recommendation I finally fired up the 83 Buick Turbo engine sitting in a 59 Bugeye Sprite without the turbo hooked up. It ran great until the rubber hose from the oil pump to the turbo blew off. I reatteched it and tightened it down snug and its OK so far. That brings up the...

Thanks. I'm planning to try to match the wiriring diagram this week to see if I get smoke :( or spark :) .

I am working on your substitute PEVR setup. Thanks for creating a great alternative. Would like your expert input on the proper way to wire 1979 vintage ESC to my V6 Buick turbo, using an after-market ignition system harness, not a stock Buick harness. Knock sensor and distributor wiring is...

I'm ready to hook up the 1979 vintage ESC to my V6 turbopowered 59 Bugeye Sprite. This is going to an after-market ignition system harness, not a stock Buick harness. The connection to the distributor is a no brainer since the ESC has the connector plug to fit up to the input plug on the...

Yep. The original engine was a 948 cc (58 ci) and it pumped out about 48 hp and 52 Ft Lb of torque. The curb weight was about 1500 lbs. The car I got was already cut up for dirt track racing Not sure what it had in the engine compartment. It started out with unibody-like construction but...