I found my missing main bolt, thank god, the bolts themselves arent bent, but the heads are off center from the shaft/shank of the bolt. Weird. ANYWAY, I was wondering if one of you fine gents could help me with the torque specs and engine identification. The only number i could find on the block is the number stamped on the front where the timing cover would normally cover it. I looked it up: nothing. I was told the engine was a '77 and I saw the car it was from, a '76/'77 buick, but it was a gutted stock car so i couldn't properly identify it. I couldnt really find the casting number for the heads either, but I assume it's still there, since they are the original heads, to my knowledge. They seemed to be smog heads as they were the same faded blue/green that my block and pan were. From some searching, I found that from 76 to 77, the bolt torque went down from 115ftlbs to 100. That is a fairly big gap. I just dont want to chance it.
Also, my head bolts, some are corroded and rusted from sitting for so long tilted with fluids still in the block in a barn (built within 10 yrs so no real danger but those cold *ss Iowa winters) so should I invest in new ones? Do i have to change anything if I go to studs?
And my V6 starter and front accessories should bolt right up right?
Sorry for all the questions. I'm just nearing D-Day and I want to be sure.
And would I have to clearance the Heater box thing on the firewall? I remember blake442 having to do that with his swap into that wagon but that was an older engine. ANY help is appreciated.
Also, my head bolts, some are corroded and rusted from sitting for so long tilted with fluids still in the block in a barn (built within 10 yrs so no real danger but those cold *ss Iowa winters) so should I invest in new ones? Do i have to change anything if I go to studs?
And my V6 starter and front accessories should bolt right up right?
Sorry for all the questions. I'm just nearing D-Day and I want to be sure.
And would I have to clearance the Heater box thing on the firewall? I remember blake442 having to do that with his swap into that wagon but that was an older engine. ANY help is appreciated.
