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oldsmobile-digest      Monday, November 2 1998      Volume 01 : Number 1583



re:trunk moldings
New Purchase
Re: New Purchase
Setting Adjustable valve lash?
Re: Setting Adjustable valve lash?
UNBOUNCE: Racing Experience this past weekend
Re: W-25 Hood Replicas
Garage Stuff 4 sale
455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley carb.
70 442 parts for sale
Re: '69 Oil Leak
engine rebuilders in WashDC
List working again...
Re: New Purchase
ADMIN: List Problem (now fixed)
Re: Garage Stuff 4 sale
RE: New Purchase
Re: T3 repros?
70 hood hinges for a 68? 
Re: New Purchase/alternators
RE: 70 hood hinges for a 68? 
RE: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.
SV: Holley Projection
RE: 70 hood hinges for a 68?
Re: New Purchase/alternators
heater help
RE: New Purchase/alternators
Re: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.
Re: New Purchase
Re: New Purchase
Newbie Head Questions
Re: 70 hood hinges for a 68?
Re: 70 Trunk Molding/ answer
RE: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.
Re: wheels
head grounds to what?
Questions about adjusting QuadraJet
"Puddle" Picture

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 01:34:15 -0500
From: Kyle Roe <karoe@us.ibm.com>
Subject: re:trunk moldings

deck lid moldings are the same on '70-72, HT, coupe, vert, supremes. The Verts
and Supremes have those funny little quarter panel end caps, the others dont;
there is a difference in the way they attach. Verts and Supremes have a little
speed nut, and the ht and coupes have 2 philips screws; they all look the same,
just attach different. didnt pick up on the comment about being along the
bumper.

Kyle
karoe@us.ibm.com

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 01:59:46 -0500
From: dgerow@student.stonehill.edu (Daniel R. Gerow)
Subject: New Purchase

Not really much to say...but I purchased a '71 Cutlass Supreme from a
faithful Olds List member today.  I'm very happy with it, so on and so
forth.  Unfortunately it will be my daily driver.  It's got the usual
350/TH350.  A Holley 600 carb and such.  Real nice car actually, real
solid.  It keeps the 4-4-2 out of the salt, but I hate to put it through
the rigors.  I was told to scour your collective brain for any
information related to this year as I am sure some of you are
specialists in this field.  I was told by the previous owner that an
replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  Is this true?
Just wondering for future reference.  Any other wacky things that I
might encounter...please send 'em my way.  Thanks alot all.  Take care.

Dan Gerow
dgerow@student.stonehill.edu

- --
- ---------------------------------
Daniel R. Gerow
WSHL General Manager
http://www.stonehill.edu/wshl
http://www.stonehill.edu/~dgerow
- ---------------------------------

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 01:41:06 -0500
From: Todd <todd@wvadventures.net>
Subject: Re: New Purchase

At 01:59 AM 11/2/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Not really much to say...but I purchased a '71 Cutlass Supreme from a
>faithful Olds List member today.  I'm very happy with it, so on and so
>forth.  Unfortunately it will be my daily driver.  It's got the usual
>350/TH350.  A Holley 600 carb and such.  Real nice car actually, real
>solid.  It keeps the 4-4-2 out of the salt, but I hate to put it through
>the rigors.  I was told to scour your collective brain for any
>information related to this year as I am sure some of you are
>specialists in this field.  I was told by the previous owner that an
>replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  Is this true?
>Just wondering for future reference.  Any other wacky things that I
>might encounter...please send 'em my way.  Thanks alot all.  Take care.
>
>Dan Gerow
>dgerow@student.stonehill.edu
>
>--
>---------------------------------
>Daniel R. Gerow
>WSHL General Manager
>http://www.stonehill.edu/wshl
>http://www.stonehill.edu/~dgerow
>---------------------------------
>
>
>I was told by the previous owner that an
>replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  Is this true?
>Just wondering for future reference. 

i have a 72 cutlass supreme i had bought a new Altenator about 3 weeks ago
and i got it from a local parts store after i turned my old one in i had
paid 18 or 19 dollars if i do remember right.

Todd

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 01:15:07 -0600
From: "Tracy H. Shires" <twodogs@ou.edu>
Subject: Setting Adjustable valve lash?

Well, I finally have the engine back together, but I'm still a little
paranoid about setting the lash.. - even though my bent valve problem was
from bad valve guides..

So what is the best way to set the lash? I have one of Mondello's
adjustable roller rocker kits, I also put a timing tape on the balancer.

Thanks,


T. H. Shires				81 C/S/B Rckt 350
Denton, Tx				    3 Sticks
ICQ #14636138
					
Mailto:TwoDogs@ou.edu		   
http://students.ou.edu/S/Tracy.H.Shires-1/

University of Oklahoma
Mechanical Engineering


"If it was put together, it can be taken apart."

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 01:53:49 -0600
From: "mbloomer" <mbloomer@gateway.net>
Subject: Re: Setting Adjustable valve lash?

Hydraulic or solid lifters?  For hyd lifters set the cyl on the heel of the
cam (TDC between comp and power strokes).  Tighten the rocker 
down while spinning the pushrod with your fingers.  Stop when you feel
the pushrod begin to drag.  This puts you at zero preload on the lifter.
Add another 1/4 to 1/2 turn to preload the lifter.  1/2 for a stock cam 
and 1/4 for a radical grind.  If your worried about bending more valves
due to tight valve to piston clearance be sure to spin the motor by hand
with the plugs out and watch for any tight spots.

Mike B
mbloomer@gateway.net

>
>So what is the best way to set the lash? I have one of Mondello's
>adjustable roller rocker kits, I also put a timing tape on the balancer.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>T. H. Shires 81 C/S/B Rckt 350

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 06:46:57 -0400 (AST)
From: Greg Beaulieu <ab348@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: UNBOUNCE: Racing Experience this past weekend

Too many addresses in the original header; forwarding.

Greg Beaulieu    ab348@chebucto.ns.ca    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From:	WMACHINES@aol.com
Subject: Racing Experience this past weekend

Hello to all and one.  Well November 1st was the last day the Milan
Dragway in Milan Michigan was open.  So I thought for kicks, just one last
time to the track.  I made my first time trial and ran a 12.40 @ 108 mph. 
My mph was down and my time off.  As I returned to the pits, I heard a
whinning sound, but it sounded like my tires.  Well time trial number
two..  Got to the burn out box and did a good tire heating, smoke
billowing burnout.  Then to the starting line.  light goes green, I stomp
and heard rrraaaaahhhhhh Clank!!!  Yep, tore the posi carrier in half.  I
just shreaded it.  I bro- in-law did run 12.17's with his car with no
problems. 

Now the big question, Does anybody have a posi carrier from 71-87
olds,pont,buick or chev corporate 10 bolt for sale.  I don't car what gear
is on it, but I do need a posi.  Nothing outrageous please, I could buy a
new one for 337.00. 

Thanks,  Racer in need
W MACHINES (Mark Prince)
72 442 W-30   broke  :(

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 04:14:23 -0800 (PST)
From: S-MAN <super442@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: W-25 Hood Replicas

- ---Shang <shang@connect.net> wrote:
>
> Sorry for the repost, forgot to edit the subject..
> 
> Has anyone bought a W-25 replica hood from US Body Source? I am
> wondering how difficult it is to "modify" for the from moldings.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Stephen Hoover
> Dallas, Texas
> '70 Supreme
> 
- ------No big deal...just drill the holes and bolt on. Sometimes they
get back logged and get a little slow, but be patient, and you'll get
a nice hood in the end. I've installed several of their hoods, and
always been happy with them.
                  Later,
==
John McJunkin ( The Sman ) mailto:super442@yahoo.com  
  ICQ # 16956740      Lithia Springs, Ga.
TOPLESS--1985 Cutlass--frog442's 84---my 69 442 
1982 Cutlass Cruiser Wagon(g-body)--soon to be V-8 !
http://members.tripod.com/~SuperOlds/
Check out my Burnout page-send me pics of your's and I'll add it
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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 08:43:19 -0500
From: "Robert Schinkel" <docbob@caninet.com>
Subject: Garage Stuff 4 sale

PLEASE!
E me direct and
I'll get back to you A.S.A.P
 
 Robert Schinkel
 docbob@caninet.com
 
 1966  B cylinder heads  (bare heads) >   $100
 
 1967  C cylinder heads with small heat riser hole>   $200
          Magnufluxed  -  complete
 
 1968
 Wiper Switch > $25
 442 grill emblem >   $40
 Nos Side marker light gaskets>   $10 all
 Nos front bumper rubbers (corner by fender)>  $20
 Ashtray Door >  $8
 Convertible top cylinders > $20 ea.
 Rear defroster switch > $20
 Motor mount heat shield > $8
 Conv. Top latches  >20.pr
 Conv. Vent windows with frames good chrome incl. glass  >$75.pr.
 Reverse light lens good condition > $10
 442 Carb  #7028251 >$100
 442 Air Cleaner w/lower tube>$75
 Intake for 442 398662 with choke> $50
 Choke pulldown only >$20
 Power Antenna Switch  >$20
 Plastic headlight doors > $125
 
 1969
 Wiper switch  > $20
 Radio plate (uncut)> $20
 Rear defroster Switch & wiring > $25
 Ashtray Doors   > $8
 Convertible top cylinders > $20
 Convertible Trunk Lid rustfree  > $150 
 Hood Hinges > $20pr
 442 Ashtray door with woodgrain Exc.>$10
 Motor mount heat shield  >$8
 glove box door - black w/woodgrain>$20
 Conv. Top latches >$20.pr
 Vacuum trunk switch >$20
 Taillight lens and some housings >$15 ea
 442 Taillight lenses $20ea
 69-72      Power window motors >  $15 ea.
 69 350 4 bbl runs excellent $250 tranny included..
 Parting 69 Cutlass

 1970
 Rear Spoiler - VRG - >$350
 Southern Trunk Lid (Holiday Coupe)  > $175 exc.
 Tail light lens (Cutlass) >  $15 ea
 Tail light lens (Supreme) > $20 ea
 Nos 455 Oil Dipstick tubes  > $20
 Lower Dash AC Vents (none 8 Track)>$75
 Dual Gate Shifter(shifter only)>$150
 Wheel Well Chrome (HC) complete set> $100
 Rear liscense plate brackets  > $10ea.
 Nos pass. side headlight frame(plastic)>  $50
 8 Track Complete (E me for details)>$100
 Nos fender script "Cutlass"  >  $25 ea
 Nos Horn Contact (sport wheel)  >  $25 ea
 F85 fender script >  $30 pr.
 Ashtray Doors  >  $10
 Body Chrome - 1" spear type across middle of door,fender,and 1/4 >$30
 Dash Plaques (Plastic around gauges W/ wood grain)   >   $20
 Convertible top cylinder > $20
 Hood Hinges > $15
 Motor mount heat shield> $5
 Conv. Top latches> $20.pr
 455 heads E casting> $100
 Convertible Top Switch  > $60
 1 NOS rear Wheel well Molding>$50
 69-72      Power window motors> $20 ea.
 
 1971 & 1972
 Front bumper directional lens> $8 ea.
 72 fender mount antenna - complete> $20
 Tail light lens > $12 ea. or $40 for set of 4
 Trunk lid script "O-L-D-S-M-O-B-I-L-E">  $20
 4-4-2 emblems set for 442 Grills >$30
 T handle  (that opens hood) > $10
 Ashtray Doors > $10
 Dash Plaques (Wood Grain area around gauges) >$10
 Convertible top cylinders  > $20
 Hood Hinges   >$15
 Rear ¼ panel supreme extensions (supremes only)>$10
 Motor mount heat shield  >$5
 Conv. Top latches  >$20.pr
  69-72      Power window motors > $20 ea.
 
 1973
 Carb         7043256  >$40

1974 & 75
Southern Fenders > $100ea.
442/Hurst Hood > $150 exc.

Parting 1969 Cutlass. 

 Shipping is extra 
 Robert Schinkel
 docbob@caninet.com
 905-357-4454

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:03:49 -0500 (EST)
From: "C. Casteel" <earthsci@POP.usit.net>
Subject: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley carb.

Sorry to take up the bw. The recently rebuilt 455 is running very rich (no
smoke, but very strong fumes) 

For reasons I won't go into here, the car has a new, out of the box, Holley
650 carb. with electric choke. The carb was put on without any adjustments.
Since I'm mechanically handicapped and there's no paperwork on the carb
still around, I need some pointers as to how to adjust the carb.

Is there a web site that outlines this? Or can any list members offer some
assistance?

Please e-mail privately to earthsci@usit.net. Thanks.

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:04:35 EST
From: SOMMERVLLE@aol.com
Subject: 70 442 parts for sale

Hey list just ran across a few more parts this week end if any one is
interested let me know, Thanks Chris
70 442 HOOD. with very little surface rust but really excellent shape and
tongue 125
70 442 passenger HC door w/glass same as above 125
70 442 HC trunk lid same as above 125
and a few other little parts car has been worked over all ready and just a few
good savable parts are left. Car has set under a half barn for a while and
oldman is getting ready to hack it up have a few pics of the car. these are
the prices that he is asking for it. Remember to add shipping. Let me know if
you are interested. Thanks Chris
  
LOCATION: FAYETTEVILLE NC
PHONE:910 487-1540 HOME
910 396-5420 WORK
E-MAIL: SOMMERVLLE@AOL.COM

CHRIS SOMMERVILLE
69 442SC
70 442HC (FOR SALE)
70 W31
AND A FEW PARTS FOR SALE!!!!!!!

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 06:41:34 -0800 (PST)
From: Rock Man <rockman20@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: '69 Oil Leak

Lloyd,

I have this same problem on my 69 Olds Cutlass "S" (less the burning
oil on the manifolds) I have found that mine is leaking out from the
rear gasket on the intake. Take a small mirror and place it back there
and see if you can find an area that looks like it has a gap or if
there is oil anywhere around there. Good luck!

Del




- ---Lloyd Ferguson <ferguson@1stnetusa.com> wrote:
>
> I've just noticed that my '69 Cutlass 350 is leaking oil on my
driveway
> after a drive.  It seems to be dripping from around/between the
starter and
> the flywheel cover on the LHS with a secondary puddle under the
middle of
> flywheel cover (could be running down the cover and falling off the
low
> spot).  Before I get my ramps out and remove the flywheel cover has
anyone
> got any insight into what this could be and what is involved in
fixing it?

==
Rock-Man's Page
http://www.angelfire.com/nd/RockMan
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass "S"
1986 Honda Accord DX

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:13:45 -0500
From: Todd Morris <toddmorr@us.ibm.com>
Subject: engine rebuilders in WashDC

I'm seriously considering having my 455 redone, the right way.  Can anyone
suggest a quality OLDS engine rebuilder within say 2 or 3 hours of WashDC?
Thanks.

Todd Morris
71 442

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:14:44 -0400 (AST)
From: David Potter <potter@csuite.ns.ca>
Subject: List working again...

We've solved the problem, it was a configuration problem with all our
mailing lists, and now restored.

Sorry for any inconvenience...

david potter

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:25:34 -0500
From: "Chris Brown" <Elric@dclink.com>
Subject: Re: New Purchase

 I was told by the previous owner that an
>replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  >Dan Gerow
>dgerow@student.stonehill.edu


I thought I had run itno the problem with my 72 Supreme, but it was a matter
of looking at the alternators the guys had ( I ended up getting mine at
Parts America).
Mine has an external regulator, but when they rebuild the alternators they
use the cases for either, so you may end up with an external regulator
alternator, with an original internals case and vice versa.  Get the thing
bench tested it will be able to tell you.  also it doesnt matter if the plug
is on top or in back the positioning just depends on the case they used.
you may even have to get a new plug as they ised the connections for either
or, depending on what they had.  Its a difficult process to find it but they
have them it might just not look like yours on the outside.
The rebuilds are also sort of universal as some cars have a separate ground
wire running to the alternator.  just use the hook ups you need and dont
worry about the other connections.

Chris Brown
72 Cutlass Supreme

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:31:31 -0400 (AST)
From: Greg Beaulieu <ab348@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: ADMIN: List Problem (now fixed)

Any posts made between approximately 0930 EST and 1200 EST Monday probably
never made it to the list (can't be sure about the digest though). A
config problem here at Chebucto caused all messages to bounce. Sorry for
the inconvenience.

Greg Beaulieu    ab348@chebucto.ns.ca    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 10:33:22 -0700
From: Cliff Simpson <csimpson@ucalgary.ca>
Subject: Re: Garage Stuff 4 sale

Hi Robert,
	if the 1969 convertable trunk lid has the little piece of
stainless trim across the bottom like the all 442's had then
I'd buy it or just the trim.  I think this trim may be
unique to the 442's and it's different than the large cast
piece that read OLDSMOBILE.

	You probably don't have it but thanks for your time anyway.


>  1969
>  Wiper switch  > $20
>  Radio plate (uncut)> $20
>  Rear defroster Switch & wiring > $25
>  Ashtray Doors   > $8
>  Convertible top cylinders > $20
>  Convertible Trunk Lid rustfree  > $150

- -- 

Cliff Simpson
csimpson@acs.ucalgary.ca
'69 442/400/th400/3.23p (Kermit)

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 10:39:45 -0700
From: "B. Sanders" <blaines@strata3d.com>
Subject: RE: New Purchase

>  I was told by the previous owner that an
> >replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  >Dan Gerow
> >dgerow@student.stonehill.edu

I'll bet if you look around you can find a place locally that rebuilds
alternators and such.  There's a place here in my dinky little town that
does this.  If you ask them to, they will rebuild your original alternator,
and when you get it back it looks like brand new, because they bead-blast it
and everything.  I had the alternator on my '64 Corvair rebuilt by them for
$45 I think, and it comes with a 1 year warranty.  But I had them rebuild
the alternator on my '76 Ch*vy truck over 2 years ago and it still works
perfectly.  Look in your yellow pages and see if you can find a rebuilder in
your area.  The ones you buy at autoparts chain stores are junk, in my
experience.

Blaine

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:42:20 EST
From: KarlAune@aol.com
Subject: Re: T3 repros?

In a message dated 98-11-01 21:22:53 EST, you write:

<< What are the good used ones worth?  I've seen several of them in the
 yards the last few weeks.  Kind of have to vote with Mike Rothe though,
 I like a little more light in front of me.  Must be the old people thing
 again. >>



Not at all.
Use halogens for safety.
Use T3 headlights for show.
No conflict.

The preceding was a Chris Ruper-ism!

SOM
&KA

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:43:29 -0600 (CST)
From: George <cutlass@one.camd.lsu.edu>
Subject: 70 hood hinges for a 68? 

Sorry if this appears double, but somehow my first post about this did 
not go thru yet:

Dear List, 

I am fixing to get a later year set of hinges/springs for my 68 cutlass. 
As you 68 owners sure know the 68 hinges dont open up very far (basically 
it only gives you room to check the oil... how tall were the people in 
68? 4foot?)

However: Will a set of 70 hood hinges interchange and have a bigger 
opening angle? (I read this somewhere in the FAQ and I am sure my head 
will appreciate this...)

Thanks, 

George

- --------------------------------------------------------------
'68 Cuttlass S Conv. 
http://estimator.camd.lsu.edu/georg/sparetime/olds.html
- --------------------------------------------------------------

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:53:52 -0600
From: "mbloomer" <mbloomer@gateway.net>
Subject: Re: New Purchase/alternators

I agree, we had a place in SE Virginia that did the same.  They did
all sorts of electrical including alternators and starters.  My shop
installed only thier products if they had one available for that
application.
Never saw one of theirs fail but since I left the area have seen the chain
stores 1 yr warranty stuff go bad one after another.  Not to bad if you
spend the extra dough on the lifetime ones, though.  What ever happened
to quality?  I also ran into the same problem on my 68 as they didn't list
it in thier books.  If you care more for functionality than originality, opt
for
an internally regulated upgrade.

Mike B
mbloomer@gateway.net

>
>I'll bet if you look around you can find a place locally that rebuilds
>alternators and such.  There's a place here in my dinky little town that
>does this.  If you ask them to, they will rebuild your original alternator,
>and when you get it back it looks like brand new, because they bead-blast
it
>and everything.  I had the alternator on my '64 Corvair rebuilt by them for
>$45 I think, and it comes with a 1 year warranty.  But I had them rebuild
>the alternator on my '76 Ch*vy truck over 2 years ago and it still works
>perfectly.  Look in your yellow pages and see if you can find a rebuilder
in
>your area.  The ones you buy at autoparts chain stores are junk, in my
>experience.
>
>Blaine
>
>

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:02:17 -0700
From: "B. Sanders" <blaines@strata3d.com>
Subject: RE: 70 hood hinges for a 68? 

> However: Will a set of 70 hood hinges interchange and have a bigger
> opening angle? (I read this somewhere in the FAQ and I am sure my head
> will appreciate this...)

I don't know about '70, but I know '69 hinges will work, and they open up
farther than '68.

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:12:04 -0500 
From: Fernando.Proietto@ec.gc.ca
Subject: RE: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.

I also use a Holley 600cfm carb and it also tends to run a little on the
rich side. Your Holley should have two fuel/air adjustment screws, one on
either side. I f believe, when looking at the carb from the front of the
car, the right side should control the primary and the left the secondary.
The procedure I use for adjustment is as follows: Begin with the primary
side and turn the  screw in all the way, BE CAREFUL when you get to the end.
When you feel the slightest resistance you have reach the end, in this case
the end is the fuel boat walls. Don't try and go any further as you will
pierce the fuel bowl walls and give you tons of problems. Start backing the
screw outwards until the idle begins to stumble or if you have a vacuum
gauge installed you begin to lose vacuum. At the this point turn the screw
1/2 or 1 turn back in, what ever yields the least amount of vacuum loss. Do
the same for the other side. That should give you a very close setting to
what it should be. You should get a Hayes - Holley repair manual. They list
all sorts of Holleys and how to setup/repair them Very inexpensive and I use
it every time I try something out on my Holley. Good luck..

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	C. Casteel [SMTP:earthsci@pop.usit.net]
> Sent:	Monday, November 02, 1998 9:04 AM
> To:	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject:	455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley
> carb.
> 
> Sorry to take up the bw. The recently rebuilt 455 is running very rich (no
> smoke, but very strong fumes) 
> 
> For reasons I won't go into here, the car has a new, out of the box,
> Holley
> 650 carb. with electric choke. The carb was put on without any
> adjustments.
> Since I'm mechanically handicapped and there's no paperwork on the carb
> still around, I need some pointers as to how to adjust the carb.
> 
> Is there a web site that outlines this? Or can any list members offer some
> assistance?
> 
> Please e-mail privately to earthsci@usit.net. Thanks.

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 19:10:19 +0100
From: "Trond Pedersen" <trondped@c2i.net>
Subject: SV: Holley Projection

>Does anyone have any experence with Holley's projection systems?  I'm getting
>tired of messing with the carb on my 75 H/O.
>Keith

Been there, done that.
I used the 670cfm analog injection w/closed loop on my 350 in a 80 cutlass 
worked out just fine.
I also put it over to the 455 when i change the engine in it. didnt get to try 
it out and adjust it to its max sense the car died (but i think it was to 
small )

By the way is ewery body getting double messages or is it just my server????

Trond-Jarle
mailto:trondped@c2i.net
icq:15898213

69 f85 sc
86 cheby pickup

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:15:46 -0500
From: Padavano.Joe@Orbital.COM
Subject: RE: 70 hood hinges for a 68?

> However: Will a set of 70 hood hinges interchange and have a bigger
> opening angle? (I read this somewhere in the FAQ and I am sure my head
> will appreciate this...)

I don't know about '70, but I know '69 hinges will work, and they open up
farther than '68.
___________

True, however you either need 69 (or service replacement) fenders, or you
need to modify your 68 fenders.  The bolt holes are different between the
68 and 69 fenders and hinges.  The 68s use two bolts, the 69s three
different bolts.  The service replacement fenders have nuts tack welded in
all five locations, so they work either way.  To use later hinges on the 68
fenders requires adding the nuts in the appropriate places.  Not sure if
the extra holes are drilled on the 68 fenders (on the other hand, the 69
holes _do_ have the holes drilled for the 68 bolts, just don't have the
nuts welded in place).

Joe Padavano
padavano.joe@orbital.com

66 442
68 W-30
69 H/O
69 442
70 W-30

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 13:10:58 -0500
From: "Thomas P. Smith" <smithtp@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: New Purchase/alternators

> I agree, we had a place in SE Virginia that did the same.  They did
> all sorts of electrical including alternators and starters.

        Or...if you don't mind doing a little wrench turning of your own, 
Summit
sells rebuild kits for both internally and externally regulated alternators in
various amperage output levels.  Usual disclaimers here, but it may be an
option.

- --
Thomas P. Smith
1971 Cutlass S 350
smithtp@ix.netcom.com

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 10:38:52 -0800
From: Rob McIsaac <rmcisaac@sutton.com>
Subject: heater help

I have a 1988 toro trofeo and I can't get any heat. My a/c compressor
seems to be on all the time. Is there a fix for this, or are some parts
in order?
rmcisaac@sutton.com

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:49:33 -0700
From: "B. Sanders" <blaines@strata3d.com>
Subject: RE: New Purchase/alternators

>         Or...if you don't mind doing a little wrench turning of
> your own, Summit
> sells rebuild kits for both internally and externally regulated
> alternators in
> various amperage output levels.  Usual disclaimers here, but it may be an
> option.

Yeah, it's not hard to do yourself, either.  Just make sure you have an
impact wrench to get the pulley nut off and back on again.  Otherwise it's
apt to come off at an inconvenient time many miles from home.  Been there,
done that...

Blaine

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 13:39:57 -0500
From: "Thomas P. Smith" <smithtp@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.

> Your Holley should have two fuel/air adjustment screws, one on
> either side. I f believe, when looking at the carb from the front of the
> car, the right side should control the primary and the left the secondary.

Both screws are for the primary side idle mixture.  The right screw is for the
right side primary idle mixture and the left screw is for the left side primary
idle mixture. Each bore, including the secondaries, has one idle discharge
port.   Although the secondaries do have idle discharge ports (known as four
corner idle) there is no external mixture adjustment for the secondary idle
circuit.

The Holley website has a technical information page at
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/TechServ/TechInfo/TechInfo.html
This provides information and guidance on adjustment and setup for Holley 
carbs.

- --
Thomas P. Smith
smithtp@ix.netcom.com

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 10:57:58 -0800
From: Bob Blanchard <bob149@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: New Purchase

 I was told by the previous owner that an
>replacement Altenator is literally impossible to find.  Is this true?
>Just wondering for future reference.  Any other wacky things that I
>might encounter...please send 'em my way.  Thanks alot all.  Take care.
>

it is probably a early 71 with a externally regulated unit. They are getting 
hard to find, but it is pretty easy to swap in a internally regulated one.

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:57:16 -0600
From: "Austin Schroeger" <austin@lsol.net>
Subject: Re: New Purchase

I'm pretty limited in this answer, however HotRod or Super Chevy or Chevy
High Performance (can't remember which one it was) had an article about
swapping an external regulated alternator with an internal one.  The mag was
a few months ago  Sorry i can't remember which magazine.  Maybe someone else
knows?

Austin J. Schroeger
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
http://www.g-body.org / http://members.lsol.net/austin
austin@g-body.org / austin@lsol.net
Home ICQ: 16380613 / Work ICQ: 7328959
1984 Monte Carlo SS (400+ HP / 406CI)


>it is probably a early 71 with a externally regulated unit. They are
getting
>hard to find, but it is pretty easy to swap in a internally regulated one.
>

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:05:36 -0500
From: Jason Adcock <jadcock@vt.edu>
Subject: Newbie Head Questions

Uh-oh...I've turned into a cylinder head newbie!  :-)

I got two #4 small-block heads from Joe Padavano (thanks Joe!) this weekend 
(my first two Olds 
heads) and my roommate and I started working on one of them right away.  I 
can't believe we got the 
valve train out of there with only an open-end wrench and a pointed electrical 
probe (to pop out 
the valve keys) and didn't damage any parts!  Anyway, I have a few questions:

1)  How do you know if the head has hardened valve seats?  Joe said that the 
head had been off the 
block at least once because there was an after-market head gasket on there.  
Is there a possibility 
that hardened valve seats were installed?  How would I find out?

2)  The valve seals on the exhaust valves were all crispy and flaky.  So, 
we'll just put new seals 
in all the valves.  Question:  how do I find out what color they are?  It's a 
#4 head off a hi-comp 
'67 330.  Will all the 330 heads (#4) have the same seals?

3)  Any information anyone could give me about this head would be great.  The 
FAQ doesn't have the 
valve head diameters.  All I found out is that they're 60cc chambers.

Thanks in advance guys and gals!

Jason Adcock
Blacksburg, VA
ICQ: 5860857
E-Mail: jadcock@vt.edu
Web: http://www.cslab.vt.edu/~jadcock

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:09:50 EST
From: RPTW32@aol.com
Subject: Re: 70 hood hinges for a 68?

Hinges for 69 & up are different than the 68's in that they have three
mounting holes for fenders. They will not interchange. However I remember
reading that someone referenced that hinges from a 69 firebird will bolt up to
the 68 Olds A body fender and give the extra lift that all the 68 guys are
looking for.

Rgds,
Rob Thomas
69 442

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:10:37 EST
From: W30442CS@aol.com
Subject: Re: 70 Trunk Molding/ answer

In a message dated 98-11-01 21:23:48 EST, you write:

>
>If I remember right from my 72 S that the mldg is different between
>the HT's and the Supreme/convert but I know a junkyard that has 
>2 70 HT's in it.
>
>Mike B
>mbloomer@gateway.net
>
>

thats right, the supreme/converts are differant length, well sorta.  the two
pieces on the ends are diff. length.  the long one that runs along the bottom
of the deck lid below the lock is the same.  there made of stainless steel and
can be buffed to look new.                steven,  w30442cs@aol.com

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:19:28 -0500 
From: Fernando.Proietto@ec.gc.ca
Subject: RE: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting Holley car b.

Thanks for the update Thomas, it's been awhile since I messed with my
Holley. One thing I enjoy about this list is the vast knowledge it holds. I
can always count on get the information from many...

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Thomas P. Smith [SMTP:smithtp@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent:	Monday, November 02, 1998 1:40 PM
> To:	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject:	Re: 455 running very rich... Questions about adjusting
> Holley car b.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Your Holley should have two fuel/air adjustment screws, one on
> > either side. I f believe, when looking at the carb from the front of the
> > car, the right side should control the primary and the left the
> secondary.
> 
> Both screws are for the primary side idle mixture.  The right screw is for
> the
> right side primary idle mixture and the left screw is for the left side
> primary
> idle mixture. Each bore, including the secondaries, has one idle discharge
> port.   Although the secondaries do have idle discharge ports (known as
> four
> corner idle) there is no external mixture adjustment for the secondary
> idle
> circuit.
> 
> The Holley website has a technical information page at
> http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/TechServ/TechInfo/TechInfo.html
> This provides information and guidance on adjustment and setup for Holley
> carbs.
> 
> --
> Thomas P. Smith
> smithtp@ix.netcom.com
> 

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 13:18:09 -0600
From: Eric <big_olds@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: wheels

Nope, full-size cars have a wider 5-bolt pattern, unless Late model
Cutlass's went to this??, but the 70's Cutlasses use the small 5-bolt
pattern.

Mark Hahn wrote:
> 
> I need to know if alloy wheels from a late model FWD Cutlass will fit on
> my 75 Delta 88.
> 
> TIA
> 
> Mark Hahn
> 75 Delta 88 Royale Convertible
> Cincinnati Ohio

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:39:12 -0600 (CST)
From: hitson@i1.net (roger hitson)
Subject: head grounds to what?

Hello all,

First, apologies if this shows up twice. Sent hours ago & haven't seen it.




Back of passenger side head of my 350 has a small ground strap attached. 
Assume it connects to something on firewall, but most likely looking bolt to 
connect seems to have some plastic between what would be end of ground strap 
& firewall. Doesn't seem like it would be much of a ground. (BTW, is an A/C 
equipped car).

Any info appreciated.

roger hitson

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 11:28:13 -0800
From: Chris Sparks <mrada@catalina-inter.net>
Subject: Questions about adjusting QuadraJet

Hi everyone,

With all the questions/answers regarding adjusting a Holley, how about
adjusting the lean/rich mixtures for a QuadraJet (I assume that is what
I have in my 68 442).

- -- 
Chris Sparks
68 442 SC - Frosty
68 442 HT - Scarlet
68 442 HT - Saffron
82 DRB    - Dr. "B"
http://www.catalina-inter.net/mrada

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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:22:06 -0600
From: "Mark Tupper" <mtupper@palacenet.net>
Subject: "Puddle" Picture

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Gary,

Here is a small HTM page (Gary.htm) that uses the "puddle" effect.

Just unzip everything into it's own directory and double click on Gary.htm
to see how it looks.

While the relative angle of the photo makes the car look cool, it sorta
messes with the ability to get a decent "reflection", especially of the
neon. If you have a more "level" picture the results might look better...not
that this is that bad.

All the files included in the ZIP will need to be copied to your web server,
and a page edited with the code in Gary.htm

That's about it...if you have any questions let me know.

- -Mark Tupper     1987 442    (OCA 30666)
 mtupper@palacenet.net     http://cyberglyphs.com/442/

PS. My monitor died last night, so I just (now) updated the links page on my
homepage to include your link there. :)



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