[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[charlie hill]

Cecil,  I figured that is where it had to be but that's still ridiculous.
It would be different if there wasn't room for it somewhere else but
for sure there is room under the hood of a Caddy for a starter.  If nothing
else it could be installed out the back of the bell housing like on boat 
engines
and some of our tractors.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cecil Bearden
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2016 10:59 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

Charlie:

Starter is under the intake manifold.   That Youtube is one of the best
things on the internet when you want to find out how something is done.

Is there a way I could install a Buick 3800 engine in the 98 Cadillac
even if I had to change the transmission.  Would it be a computer
nightmare or is it possible?

Cecil in OKla


On 10/1/2016 2:51 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> Starter inside the engine?  SAY WHAT?????????
>
> Does that engineer still have a job?
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve W.
> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 5:09 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine
>
> Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> Charlie:
>>
>> This 98 Caddy is what I would call Mint condition.   It must have been
>> kept in a temperature controlled garage.  A non-smoker, and no wear on
>> the seats.  70K miles.  I am going to keep it, and find another one for
>> parts to fix my MIL's car.  Thanks to Steve W. for his info.  I had just
>> about decided the Northstar Performance kit was the only way to go.
>> The time factor is what is the big problem.   I just have to get the
>> shop cleaned out and go to work.  It is about #23 down the list to get
>> repaired.
>>
>> Cecil in OKla
>>
> The engine is actually a great design just a couple areas of bad
> execution. Capable of a LOT more power.
> Just that the thin block deck thickness combined with the small bolts
> with fine threads and having the bottoms open to hot acidic coolant to
> hold the heads down was a dumb idea.
>
> That and locating the starter inside the engine!!!
>

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