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Buick 231 V6 HEI Conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jzeber, Aug 12, 2004.

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  1. Oct 1, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    IIRC from a few years back when I was looking into that option it was *theoretically* do-able to use the FI from FWD motor on a RWD block, albeit with some wierd directional stuff due to the engine orientation difference.

    Some queries posted to the http://www.gnttype.org/ might net you some more insight.

    While the theory sounded good, the project was past my abilities...so moved onto the only "bolt-in" FI for the Dauntless....which is an entire 4.3 Chevy...;)
     
    Boyink, Oct 1, 2004
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  2. Oct 14, 2004
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    OK, I finally have the right distributor with the vacuum advance. I am currently running points type dist. What is involved in this swap? My understanding is this:
    Remove old dist, coil and resistor.
    Install new dist, plug wires (bigger 7mm-8mm)
    Hook up the tach to tach side plug on dist
    hook up wire that went into the resistor to the batt. side.
    Run all plug wires and it should start right up?

    Right?
    Thanks
     
    jzeber, Oct 14, 2004
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  3. Oct 14, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    yes

    But don't forget grinding the intake bolt and intake to get it to fit.
     
    sparky, Oct 14, 2004
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  4. Oct 17, 2004
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Hey Sparky,
    Thanks for the info. Do you have a pic of what needs to be ground off?
    Thanks
     
    jzeber, Oct 17, 2004
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  5. Oct 17, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Look at the front left of the intake.

    There's a bolt there. ;)

    Someone here can get pics for you I'm sure.

    Oh, replace it with a button head bolt that helps.
     
    sparky, Oct 17, 2004
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  6. Nov 22, 2004
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Firing order on the 231 OF V-6 is?????
     
    jzeber, Nov 22, 2004
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  7. Nov 22, 2004
    MOP

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    MOP, Nov 22, 2004
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  8. Nov 24, 2004
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    As always thanks for the quick response and excellent info.
     
    jzeber, Nov 24, 2004
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  9. Nov 24, 2004
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    If I am reading the info correctly all Buick v6 engines, OF or EF all have the same firing order, correct? 1-6-5-4-3-2
    Thanks
     
    jzeber, Nov 24, 2004
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  10. Nov 24, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I thought that was the only firing order for a Buick V6?
     
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