Guest angelorayhurst Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey, I'm new here and just got a 1972 Skylark Custom..1st Buick pretty impressed with it..Needs a lil work..I was looking at a craigslist ad and it has a 1970 GS for 5k..( 1970 Buick GS 350 For Sale -) in Stockton CA. Anyways maybe a great deal..So thought I would pass it on to fellow Buick fans and hello all..(let me know if anyone snags it..I'm curious and don't have the money now to take a look..)(or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Welcome Aboard Matey! Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Welc ome to the forum, and you are sure up early, or late? Enjoy the car. And please consider joining the BCA. You can find the info on the main part of the web site. In case you came to the forum by another route, it is Buick Club of America - BCA - Welcome.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angelorayhurst Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks for the welcome guys...It was a late night for me..I will be joining the Buick Club and a big thanks for the invite and info..I just learned I will be needing a 350 engine for this 1972 Skylark Custom..Weak compression/ bad rings..So if anyone has a 350 that will fit for sale at a reasonable price I'm interested..I,m in the Bay Area California..Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Congrats with the car and welcome aboard, too!The '71 Skylarks were nice cars.As for the engine, what you've mentioned would NOT be a death-note for the engine as it should be fully rebuildable . . . unless there are other reasons for the issues you've noted. Some of the parts might not be as plentiful as for similar Chevys, but I suspect they are out there. It would be better, I believe, to find a quality machine shop competent in rebuilding Buick engines (a KEY thing!) and let them rebuild it (probably just needs a .030" overbore to get the bore cleaned up, with new OEM-quality rings and bearings, plus a valve and valve guide check). By the same token, if the bores aren't worn too much and piston skirt clearance is not too great, just a set of rings and bearings might do it. I feel this would be a better way to do it rather than buying another engine that might be getting ready to be just like the one you've got.If it still runs decent, I think I'd put some oil detergent additive with a fresh oil change and drive it for a few tanks of fuel. If the compression doesn't improve (with hopefully freed-up rings, rather than worn rings), then you've had a chance to look around for a good engine machine shop, too. Then put some fuel system cleaner in it, too, for good measure. This will also allow you to get better acquainted with the car, too.Just some thoughts,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Welcome to the Forum and the Buick Club of America!NTX5467 offers up some good advice (as usual).Lot's of good folk here on the forum ready to help you.The National event is heading west to Portland, Oregon in 2014.Hope to meet you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angelorayhurst Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for the GREAT info...I will be doing some more research and trouble shooting..That sounds like a good plan that I will try and report back if it does in fact work..Also many thanks for the welcome..You guys have been very helpful and supportive..Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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