Did We Break In Our Buick 430 V8...Or Just Break It? (Riviera Revival #9)

The ultimate test continues for our 1967 Buick Riviera! If you caught Episode 8, you saw us drop the classic 430 V8 back into the engine bay and make our first attempt at firing it up—only to run into some immediate snags. Welcome to Episode 9 of the Riviera Revival! Picking right up where we left off, this episode is all about working through those start-up glitches and pushing through the critical 30-minute engine break-in process (split into three 10-minute cycles). As you’d expect around here, getting this big-block dialed in wasn't smooth sailing. With the motor fighting us on starting and running smoothly, we had to roll up our sleeves, grab the timing light, and dive headfirst into step-by-step troubleshooting to track down the culprit. Did we manage to chase away the gremlins and complete all three break-in runs, or are we headed back to square one? Grab a cold drink, kick back, and join us to see if this classic Riviera is finally ready to roar! What's in this episode: Continuation of the first start attempt from Episode 8 Diagnosing and fixing initial start-up & rough running issues Setting base timing with the strobe light Pushing through all three 10-minute break-in cycles If you enjoy real-deal DIY restorations, classic muscle cars, and honest garage builds, hit that Subscribe button, drop a Like, and let us know what you think in the Comments! ⚠️ Links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you buy through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel, thanks! Here are the products we used in the video: Pyrometer https://amzn.to/3TUCzgp Magnets https://amzn.to/4bXSbpu Endoscope https://amzn.to/4wEeojR Lucas Break In Oil https://amzn.to/467rhbd Leak Down Tester https://amzn.to/4gevmPy Compression tester https://amzn.to/3RULbTC Spark plug wires https://amzn.to/4cxMPBt Narrow Tall Funnel https://amzn.to/4xarEhf Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/45CgDcp Timing Light https://amzn.to/4g7nNLU Get your Half-Assed Restorations merchandise, like T-Shirts, Mugs, and all sorts of useful and whimsical items here 👇 https://half-assed-restorations.print... #BuickRiviera #ClassicCarRestoration #EngineFirstStart #430V8 #GarageBuild