Just squeezed a 1983?? Buick Turbo V6 231 engine in a 1959 Bugeye Sprite.:biggrin: (photo)This is my first Buick turbo engine project and I'm having some problems with the finishing touches. I've been reading the threads in Before Black and got a lot of tips, but still am in need of help:
1. Where does the screw in knock sensor go? Intake manifold? If so, which hole?
2.There are two wires coming out of the electronic "TURBO" box on the knock sensor set-up. One is large and pink...the other smaller and green. (Photo) I'm guessing the pink is the + wire. is the green the ground? Don't want to fry it since they seem hard to come by.
3.What's the best position for the distributor? (photo) Seems like the only place that allows for adjustment without hitting something is vac adv out by the fan.
4.There are more intake manifold openings on the front than I know what to do with. (photo) Which ones are a must use and which can be blocked?
5. Related question - Where does the second small pump outlet hose go to...the intake??
6. Carb - Which of the 4 hose fittings is for the vac advance? Can the other 3 be blocked off? (photo)
7. Whats the carb hose fitting on the back for? What about the hook shaped carb fitting near the top driver's sdie just above the carb fuel inlet?
8.Vac hose from TH 350 Trans. What's the best place to hook in? Carb? Intake?
9. Engine did not include timing marks. I think later marks were made of plastic and inserted in 3 raised holes. Is this a salvage item or is there an aftermarket source?? Dip stick tube missing... how long is tube?
10. What's the sensor at the front of the exhaust manifold on passenger side for?
11. Where do I find an exhaust fitting (gasket/ downpipe) for the turbo exhaust side? Looks like a special item to me.
Thanks for any help. I'm almost ready to fire this death trap up and hit the track.
1. Where does the screw in knock sensor go? Intake manifold? If so, which hole?
2.There are two wires coming out of the electronic "TURBO" box on the knock sensor set-up. One is large and pink...the other smaller and green. (Photo) I'm guessing the pink is the + wire. is the green the ground? Don't want to fry it since they seem hard to come by.
3.What's the best position for the distributor? (photo) Seems like the only place that allows for adjustment without hitting something is vac adv out by the fan.
4.There are more intake manifold openings on the front than I know what to do with. (photo) Which ones are a must use and which can be blocked?
5. Related question - Where does the second small pump outlet hose go to...the intake??
6. Carb - Which of the 4 hose fittings is for the vac advance? Can the other 3 be blocked off? (photo)
7. Whats the carb hose fitting on the back for? What about the hook shaped carb fitting near the top driver's sdie just above the carb fuel inlet?
8.Vac hose from TH 350 Trans. What's the best place to hook in? Carb? Intake?
9. Engine did not include timing marks. I think later marks were made of plastic and inserted in 3 raised holes. Is this a salvage item or is there an aftermarket source?? Dip stick tube missing... how long is tube?
10. What's the sensor at the front of the exhaust manifold on passenger side for?
11. Where do I find an exhaust fitting (gasket/ downpipe) for the turbo exhaust side? Looks like a special item to me.
Thanks for any help. I'm almost ready to fire this death trap up and hit the track.