66 Skylark Buick V-6
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 4:50pm
Topic: 66 Skylark Buick V-6
Posted By: MartyMabe
Subject: 66 Skylark Buick V-6
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 12:36pm
Just a few PICS of the re-install of the OEM 1 BBL Carb and Intake back on OOPS! I thought I needed a 2-BBL Carb and Intake on the old girl- but it just drank more fuel. Did nothing for performance. GPS at 40 MPH with Reid Pinkham in the back .      ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 1:08pm
All I know is that time at SJRR you surprised me with it's performance  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: oldcuda
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 1:33pm
| Had a 21 Slickcraft years ago with same engine and it moved it right along.Probably 3 times heavier real good motors. |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-06-2014 at 12:27am
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Looks like the cam has some wear. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: May-09-2014 at 3:25pm
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Great motors, unique sound, had one in a 69 Jeepster ran 90mph with the little V6. Do the marine versions have the 80pound flywheel? It makes the motor almost unstoppable once you get that flywheel spinning ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: May-09-2014 at 4:39pm
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Marty, Big Problem. You are missing two cylinders.  Donald |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-10-2014 at 10:41am
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Those 225's had quite a history. Mopar then jeep and finally a Chris Craft marine. They were fantastic engine. I know they even went through several firing order changes as well. I too had one is a Jeepster. Yup, great engine. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-10-2014 at 11:04am
| They weren't a Buick engine? |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-10-2014 at 11:20am
| I'm a Willys fan, grew up with them towing CC's. No doubt I'd LOVE to find a Jeep with the 225 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-10-2014 at 7:27pm
Bruce, Yup, you are correct that the 225 was a GM engine. I had one of my senior moments when I stated "Mopar"!  Googling the 225 comes up with some great history especially a couple changes made with the firing order. They were trying to smooth out the engine. The one I had (my dads) in the Jeepster seemed fine but back then I was just a "kid" (16} and didn't know the difference!  It was a commander convertable. I remember plenty of off road miles I put in on that Jeep!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Riley wrote:Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: May-11-2014 at 4:54pm
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Pete its a Commando...as in I go Commando Dauntless V6 from Buick... aka Odd fire. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: May-11-2014 at 5:15pm
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I drove mine through the world famous Rubicon when I was 18 years old...off road is where the V6 shines. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: May-12-2014 at 12:10pm
By what I understand- yes it's the heavier flywheel. This is what balances the crank in this Odd-Fire Motor design. OOPS! Went back and added the final pics to the 1-BBL install... must've forgot to add those  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |