Identify 3.8 engine

[tomfujimo]

I have a swamp buggy with a 3.8 engine, believe to be a late 70,s carb. Dist is front left side. How do i determine exactly what engine i have. Need to rebuild or replace eng. (spun Bearing) Any assistance would be aprreciated.

 

[bob k. mando]

best would be to find the two letter engine code stamping and/or the EIN variant of the VIN.


http://www.teambuick.com/forums/view.php?pg=indent_engine_where

these numbers should tell you exactly what year and specification the engine was.