[AT] Rationale for firing orders

Landen Schooler skoullar at ix.netcom.com
Tue Mar 23 21:33:09 PST 2004



Phil Auten wrote:
> 
> Buick (GM) engineers had to redesign the crank and cam for the 231
> (3.8L) V6 to reduce the vibration caused by the old design, which was
> a V8 with two cylinders removed. It was originally designed for the GMC
> pickups back in the early 60's.

Ah, no. The GMC V-6 engines were 60 degree even fire engines.

Landen Schooler
Palmyra, Iowa


 I have one of the last odd fire versions
> in a '76 Buick Skylark (looks like a Chevy Nova) sitting in my carport
> right now. It's waiting for me to find a round tuit to replace the timing set
> so I can sell it and make room for another tractor or two. Has a regular
> V8 GM HEI distributor on it. Just two empty spark plug holes!
> 
> Phil
>




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