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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Something about those Riv motors keep them going strong. Long after the body dies the motor is still going strong!

How did that new coating you used on your supercharger hold up throughout the summer?
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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They didn't give you the SC and fuel rail when you purchased the motor?
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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Didn't include the SC, TB, or starter. Those are typically removed and sold seperately (unfortunate, as I'm needing another 94/95 L67 TB right now, and wouldn't have minded getting a spare starter).

I specifically chose the Riv motor (or a PA motor) for demographics. Buicks are typically purchased by more 'mature' buyers who tend to baby and not abuse the cars. Bonnevilles are typically purchased and driven by baby-boomers or younger. I knew my chances of getting a cherry motor were better if I went with demographics.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Buicks are typically purchased by more 'mature' buyers who tend to baby and

hummm not sure about that i got over 100 run this year

bye the way nice motor they must be getting rare in those condition stock i know here they are
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Very hard to find in this condition around here. That'* why I'm going to rebuild Zilla'* old motor for a spare short block. Ready to go in when I need it in either car.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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that looks like a good motor you have there Bill

i never thought about the front and rear valvetrains being different like that but it makes alot of sense, granted ive never ripped apart a FWD engine
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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This should be a very interesting topic since I KNOW what he has planned.

Take your time Bill. Do it right. You have a good three or four months.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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You don't know all of it.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Didn't include the SC, TB, or starter. Those are typically removed and sold seperately (unfortunate, as I'm needing another 94/95 L67 TB right now, and wouldn't have minded getting a spare starter).

I specifically chose the Riv motor (or a PA motor) for demographics. Buicks are typically purchased by more 'mature' buyers who tend to baby and not abuse the cars. Bonnevilles are typically purchased and driven by baby-boomers or younger. I knew my chances of getting a cherry motor were better if I went with demographics.
that is a genius idea
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Well then I just may have to come back and find out you secretive little biatch. :P
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