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oldsmobile-digest        Friday, June 4 1999        Volume 01 : Number 1997



Re: Raising engine
Sold my baby
Re: Flex Fans (Electric)
Re: Hypothetical Cold Air Induction System
Re: Distributor Question
Re: Steering question
425 cams
Re: INDY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
69 olds 442 power window motor problem
Re: Sold my baby
RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
[Fwd: [Fwd: Are you interested in a 1966 f-85 2drht parts car]]
Whats the cam specs? JM2225
Re: safety first
Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225
Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225
Re: Edelbrock carb tuning
Re: Low cost of steel
Re: norwalk/why people race Cutlasses
Re: Low cost of steel
Re: Oooooh! Me! was: Wanna Buy an Engine Plant?
Re: Manuals for my OLDS
Re: Distributor Question
Re: general info
Re: Buying a set of mags. Who's got the good prices?
' 77 Cutlass for sale
GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE............
Re: safety first
Re: oldsmobile-digest V1 #1996
Re: Buying a set of mags. Who's got the good prices?
rocket talk or other Olds chats?
Re: Low cost of steel
68 442 with a 350??
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
FS: New stuff
[none]
Re: Oooooh! Me! was: Wanna Buy an Engine Plant?
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
A great source for Olds Parts
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
Re: safety first
Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225
Re: Edelbrock carb tuning
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
69 350
Re: 68 442 with a 350??
Rally-Pac
Re: Manuals for my OLDS
Thanks for the replies
updated webpage(danger these pics)
Re: 425 cams
Re: posi question...
saftey  first
Points type distributor hook up
Re: Goo Be Gone
Hypothetical turbo (WAS:Re: Hypothetical Cold Air Induction System)

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:00:36 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Raising engine

>  If it's a bit tight,
>> pull the 
>> header out and put a gradual dimple in the tube with
>> a 
>> ball peen hammer.  It also helps if you meditate
>> first!
>==============================
>
>Alright, I'll take your word for it.....but if the
>above doesn't work, I'm resorting to the 20LB "ball
>peen" hammer and the case of "meditation" called MGD. *LOL*


You familiar with old mopars?  I once had the pleasure of installing
large tube, 6 piece, fenderwell headers on a 67 barracuda with a
440 in it.  I had to pull the engine 6 times to get everything fitted.
In comparison, your Olds should be easy.  Might be a good idea
to have a friend with you as it's kind of hard to hold the header
from the bottom and get the bolts started at the same time.

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 19:08:37 -0400
From: Kurt Heinrich <old442@erols.com>
Subject: Sold my baby

Tuesday night was a sad night for me.  I sold my 442.
No more rumbling exhaust or hard launches for a while.
I'm still undecided what the next car will be... 442 convertible,
Starfire convertible, maybe a Super 88.

BTW, listed at Byrcemans on Friday and sold it on Tuesday.  Definitely a
good way to sell a reasonably priced car.

- --
Kurt Heinrich  (mailto:old442@erols.com)
71 442      (sold)
95 Aurora
OCA# 30442

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:16:09 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Flex Fans (Electric)

>New one on me. Of course it's a Chevy so reliability was never considered.
>Failure is accepted as a standard feature. No flames, all in fun. :-)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>>
>>Production electric water pumps are on the LT1 corvette engines for the
>>Impala SS.


I thought I remembered reading that these engines have the water
pump driven off the cam from the back side.  Oh well, it's a chebby
anyway, so it doesn't really matter, now does it?

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:21:51 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Hypothetical Cold Air Induction System

>  Hmmm, would it be possible to somehow connect an aftermarket electric
>AC system to the intake?  I've seen aftermarket AC systems that fit
>under the dash, maybe one of these can be set up to blow cold air into
>the carb?  I wonder what effect this would have on performance? 
>Anybody have any ideas?
>
>Stefan


As others have pointed out, the tradeoff in hp gained between hp 
used would kind of out weigh the benefits.  Another idea is to 
simply draw your air off the cowl.  that dead space down where the
windshield wiper rods are is full of cool, high pressure air.  Just run
a NASCAR style air cleaner that is enclosed and runs straight back
to the firewall.  If you have a non-AC car with the vented kick panels,
they pull off the same area.  Gets quite a flow at speed.

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/
 

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:23:18 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Distributor Question

>Hey everyone....I was just looking through JEGs at distributors, and I 
>noticed that dual point distributors are LESS expensive than all the 
>others....aren't dual points supposedly better?  Comments/questions?
>~Greg

Dual points are better, as compared to single points distributors.
They are not as good as a good electronic setup though.

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 16:25 
From: "John Carri" <jcarri@alesis1.usa.com>
Subject: Re: Steering question

Gail Bedosky wrote:

>I have a '72 Olds Cutlass 'S'. It has the traditional 'floaty' feel 
>to the steering. Does anyone know of a fix for this, or is it just 
>something that will forever be with the car?
>Thanks in advance, all the best,
________________________________________

The short answer is: no, you can make things much, much better, but it 
will take time and money.  My Supreme was so "floaty" when I got it 
that it was quite scary to drive, it's much better now but I still 
have a long way to go. Here are some of the things that can be done to 
improve the steering feel:

1) Adjust the steering-gear for minimum free-play. There is an easy 
adjustment for the sector/worm spacing, and a difficult one for the 
axial end-play, even just the easy one by itself will make a 
difference, and cost you nothing, so it's a good place to start.

2) Align the car to have much more positive castor. Up to about 4 
degrees of positive castor (top of spindle further back than bottom of 
spindle) will greatly improve road-feel. You'll need an alignment guy 
with his wits about him to do this, the usual "its not in the 
computer!" droid won't do. (I haven't done this yet because I still 
have some worn suspension parts to replace first)

3) Get big fat swaybars on the car. I have a 1 1/4" front bar off a 
junkyard 1981 Trans Am on my Supreme, it cost $10 plus $25 for the 
poly endlinks and bushings to mount it from Energy Suspension. You can 
use the front bar off any 1970 - 1981 Camaro/Firebird, but the Trans 
Ams have the fattest ones. The aftermarket also has bars in many 
sizes, but they cost *much* more. To get good handling you need a 
matching rear sway bar. (I still don't have a rear bar and my car 
understeers or "pushes" in turns).

Now we're getting into more expensive things to do:

4) Get bigger wheels, and tires with shorter sidewalls. I went from 
14" wheels with 215/75/14 tires to alloy 16x8 wheels off another late 
80's Firebird with 225/60/16 tires. They are the same diameter as the 
14" tires, but the shorter sidewalls make the car much more responsive 
to steering inputs. I paid $120 for my used wheels (through the 
Recycler, local free ad. paper), about $200 for my tires, and about 
$50 to have them mounted on the rims and balanced.

5) Get stiffer shocks, and if possible stiffer springs. I have KYB 
Gas-A-Just shocks ($120 for all 4) and Hotchkis springs ($250 approx) 
on the car, and they make a significant improvement over the mushy 
stock shocks and tall, floppy, stock springs.  Global West, HO Racing, 
etc, all sell spring/swaybar packages, and it is a good idea to use 
the recommended swaybar/spring combination from one manufacturer.

6) If any part of the front end is worn, replace it. This includes the 
idler arm, tie-rod ends, ball-joints, bushings, & centre-link. (So far 
I've replaced lower arm bushings, ball joints, and idler arm on my 
car.)

7) If you really want better handling and road feel consider 
converting to taller spindles and bigger front disc brakes. There's 
some info on this in the FAQ, and much more in the heads of other 
listees. I'm collecting parts for this swap now.

8) If you still have any energy or finances left, swap in a 
higher-effort, fast-ratio steering gearbox.  Info on this too exists 
among listees and on the FAQ. The gearbox can be scrounged from a 
junkyard (with many caveats) or obtained from Global West, Lee 
Steering, or many other rebuilders. Cost is from $200 to $500 for a 
rebuilt unit depending on whom you buy it from. (Some day I will do 
this, for now I still have much left to do!)

Well, there you are, that's about all I can think of!  If you do this 
stuff one bit at a time it's not so bad!


- -John Carri
'72 Supreme
'73 RoadRunner

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 18:45:17 -0500
From: "Walker" <pwalker@megavision.com>
Subject: 425 cams

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I am unsure of the cam I would use. I have 3:08 gears, will have a =
TH/400, and it gets driven everyday.
Would appreciate any suggestions or similar experience.Thanks.

John

67 CS

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:41:34 -0400
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: INDY

Anybody know typical specs for those motors?

drc



>Love those 10500 rpm Olds motors!

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:43:57 -0400
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday, Ransom Eli Olds, June 3, 1864!

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:47:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: The Sugarmans <sugarman@berkshire.net>
Subject: 69 olds 442 power window motor problem

2 days ago we said, the motors still work!

today the passenger window died.

so, we can't figure out how to get it out, to raise the window,
as the rains may be approaching...

any help?

we're going to need a new motor too...

aaron

sugarman@berkshire.net

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:01:31 -0400
From: "steve harris" <meso@pamlico.net>
Subject: Re: Sold my baby

Does this mean the web site is gone too?  I made a link from my site to
yours a few months ago.  Do I need  to remove it?  Can't have those dead
links in there.  Sorry to hear of your loss dude.
meso@pamlico.net
Steve
North Carolina
ICQ#26466860
http://members.xoom.com/DR_OLDS/442index.html
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Kurt Heinrich <old442@erols.com>
To: Olds List <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 7:08 PM
Subject: Sold my baby


> Tuesday night was a sad night for me.  I sold my 442.
> No more rumbling exhaust or hard launches for a while.
> I'm still undecided what the next car will be... 442 convertible,
> Starfire convertible, maybe a Super 88.
>
> BTW, listed at Byrcemans on Friday and sold it on Tuesday.  Definitely a
> good way to sell a reasonably priced car.
>
> --
> Kurt Heinrich  (mailto:old442@erols.com)
> 71 442      (sold)
> 95 Aurora
> OCA# 30442
>
>
>

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:58:18 -0400
From: "Master Costanzo" <costanzo@netcarrier.com>
Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Yeah, nice call man!
I'm singing right now!


Ray Costanzo
87 409 Cutlass
84 3.8 Calais
Bucks County, PA
mailto:costanzo@netcarrier.com
http://www.user1.netcarrier.com/~costanzo


> -----Original Message-----
> From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> [mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of Dave Cullen
> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 7:44 PM
> To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
> 
> 
> Happy Birthday, Ransom Eli Olds, June 3, 1864!
> 
> 
> 

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 19:59:53 -0400
From: Kurt Shubert <wmachine@en.com>
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: Are you interested in a 1966 f-85 2drht parts car]]

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Iam located in Liberty Missouri, the car has a few electrical problems
and a
shattered motor mount from impact but I just want to get rid of it and
focus
on my pontiac my # is 816-792-3151 if you want give me your address and
I can
possibly send some pics of the car. If you want a 66 owners manual and
orig
window sticker you can have those too.

Joe

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Iam located in Liberty Missouri, the car has a few electrical problems and a 
shattered motor mount from impact but I just want to get rid of it and focus 
on my pontiac my # is 816-792-3151 if you want give me your address and I can 
possibly send some pics of the car. If you want a 66 owners manual and orig 
window sticker you can have those too.

Joe


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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:12:34 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Whats the cam specs? JM2225

I've been trying to find the cam card for the engine I had in my 
72 that's on my web page.  I couldn't find it (lots of stuff got 
burned up in a warehouse fire a few years back) but I did
find my receipt from Mondello and the invoice which list the
cam as MON-JM2225.  I don't have a Mondello catalog anymore
but could somebody look this up and give me all the specs?
Should be a 106 centerline .500 plus lift cam but for the life of
me can't remember the duration.

TIA
Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:29:54 EDT
From: Socalolds@aol.com
Subject: Re: safety first

Steve, 
That is an excellent idea. If you come up with a way I have several olds fans 
out here in california that would adapt the idea.
Keep thinkin'
Dennis

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:34:36 -0500 (EST)
From: hurst455@webtv.net (Corey Putnam)
Subject: Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225

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intake lift .512
exh lift .523
in dur 274deg
exh dur 280deg
in @.050 230deg
exh@.050 236deg
lob sep. 108deg

  If you`re talking about the 22-25-10, then all the numbers are the
same except for the 110 on the lobe seperation. 

Corey Putnam
75 H/O W-30(down for awhile)
87 Regal w/Olds 455(Mama`s ride)
H/OCA #0915A
OCC #0208
OCA #031264
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Boulevard/4930


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I've been trying to find the cam card for the engine I had in my 
72 that's on my web page.  I couldn't find it (lots of stuff got 
burned up in a warehouse fire a few years back) but I did
find my receipt from Mondello and the invoice which list the
cam as MON-JM2225.  I don't have a Mondello catalog anymore
but could somebody look this up and give me all the specs?
Should be a 106 centerline .500 plus lift cam but for the life of
me can't remember the duration.

TIA
Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/



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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:39:44 -0500 (EST)
From: hurst455@webtv.net (Corey Putnam)
Subject: Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225

  Here`s another one, this ones a MP22-25 the other was a JM22-25

in lift  .523
exh lift  .541
in dur  274deg
exh dur  280deg
in@.050  238deg
exh@.050  246deg
lobe sep  110deg

Corey Putnam
75 H/O W-30(down for awhile)
87 Regal w/Olds 455(Mama`s ride)
H/OCA #0915A
OCC #0208
OCA #031264
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Boulevard/4930

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:48:32 -0400
From: "M. Gillespie" <mgillespie@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: Edelbrock carb tuning

> Hello,out there!
> I recently installed an Edelbrock carb on my Cutlass and have a tuning
> question.I was wondering how to properly adjust the idle mixture
> screws.I was told adjust one screw at a time to obtain max rpm,then
> adjust the idle speed screw to lower the rpms down to the proper
> range.Is this correct? When I tried to do is,I had very little to no
> change in rpm,whether I backed the screw out a quarter turn or five
> turns.The way it was described to me,I expected a quite noticable change
> in rpm.
> Anybody have any advice or experience with these carbs?
> Thanks!
> Greg
> '70 Cutlass Supreme SX

The Carb owners' manual on the Edelbrock site,
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/eps_intro.html describes the correct
procedure. I set mine this way and it works fine. you definitely should see
an RPM change. are you using a good tach?
Usually the correct settings are about 1 1/2 turns out from a fully closed
position. It's a good starting point anyway. Be careful not to tighten the
screws down too tight or you'll ruin the seat.
Another way to set the carb is with a vacuum gage. Adjust each of the screws
to obtain maximum vacuum at idle speed.
==============================================
Mick Gillespie, Melbourne, FL
69 Cutlass Conv.
80 Toronado Brougham
mgillespie@sprynet.com
http://home.sprynet.com/~mgillespie/oldspage.htm
==============================================

The engine should be warmed up for any of the calibration procedures.

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:55:57 -0400
From: "Rob Lewis" <fever@planeteer.com>
Subject: Re: Low cost of steel

I was getting $95 last year $40 this year per ton
for shreddings.Do you for-see a turn around in the near
or far future.
I realize you don't have a crystal ball.just and educated guess.
Thanks 
Rob


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> From: WMACHINES@aol.com
> To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: Re: Low cost of steel
> Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 11:24 PM
> 
> In a message dated 99-06-02 21:49:43 EDT, you write:
> 
> << Well just took the majority of the rusted out 442 to the scrapyard.
Went 
> in 
>  and told them I had a load of auto scrap.  They said to dump it over
there.  
>  I asked if I should drive on the scales first and they told me that the 
> steel 
>  market was depressed and it wasn't worth anything. BUMMER.  
>  
>  Question to ponder .... If steel isn't woth anything why are cars so 
>  expensive these days??????
>  
>  PS Lots of parts still available.
>  
>   >>
> Thats because the Japs, Brazilians, Russians and Chinese have dumped 52 
> million tons of junk steel into this country.  America only consumes 
> 110million tons a year.  The good news is that steel is out of the system
now 
> and the big three are buying only high quality steels from US Steel, 
> Bethleham, National, Werlington, AK and one other intergrated steel mill.
> 
> My .02 cents worth
> regards Mark Prince
> National Steel- Great Lakes Steel Division 
> job: Millwright

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:11:51 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: Re: norwalk/why people race Cutlasses

In a message dated 6/2/99 10:38:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
costanzo@netcarrier.com writes:

<< Why are the 90's cutlasses so popular in drag racing?  Is some reason other
 than the fact that they are Oldses and all should bow down and worship?
 There's got to be something else.
  >>
          An almost serious answer would be they are Oldsmobiles that are 
aerodynamic??..........

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:14:33 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: Re: Low cost of steel

In a message dated 6/2/99 11:26:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
WMACHINES@AOL.COM writes:

<< the big three are buying only high quality steels from US Steel, 
 Bethleham, National, Werlington, AK and one other intergrated steel mill. >>
   Don't forget LTV Steel in Cleveland, Ohio

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 21:16:10 -0400
From: Paul Hartlieb <plh@nbn.net>
Subject: Re: Oooooh! Me! was: Wanna Buy an Engine Plant?

Oldsmagnet wrote:
> 
> > > Would a 455 Omega be the fastest Olds
> > > ever built if it was available??
> 
> I'd still have to argue for the Starfire (Monza platform)  They don't get 
much
> smaller than that, I'm ~sure~ it's gotta be a lot lighter.

The problem is, they could barely fit a 305 in there (from what I'm
told).  I don't see how a 455 would ever fit.

Paul
- -- 
Paul Hartlieb
Myerstown, PA
mailto:plh@nbn.net

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:23:00 -0400
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Manuals for my OLDS

Factory manuals should be available from Helm Publications.

www.helminc.com

or 1-800-782-4356

drc

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:24:38 -0400
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Distributor Question

'Cuz they're a royal pain in the butt to adjust, and the electronic setups
do it better.

drc

- ---------------------------------------------------------

>Hey everyone....I was just looking through JEGs at distributors, and I
>noticed that dual point distributors are LESS expensive than all the
>others....aren't dual points supposedly better?  Comments/questions?
>~Greg
>

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:34:59 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: Re: general info

In a message dated 6/3/99 5:57:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
lbiggs@intertek.net writes:

<< New to me. Auto Zone has service manuals on CDs at the front counter.
 Popular Mechanics produced. Interesting but have never seen or used one
 before. >>
 
           I have not used the CD's from Autozone, but i have used CD's from 
Alldata. My friends shop uses them and for the most part, they are great.  
Granted, it is a business, so i am sure there is some major money involved to 
get a complete of CD's. His cd's start at 1982. So the muscle car guys 
(1966-1972) would be out of luck. Also, the cd's will only work with a 
computer that has Alldata's chip or some other type of decode-ing device. I 
have tried unsuccessfully to load his software onto my hard drive. ( i know, 
copyrights and stuff.)  I can use his computer at his work. This makes it 
nice when working on side-jobs at home.    Maybe if there was enough demand, 
Alldata and other would make cd's for older cars. I am sure it would be 
cheaper to mass-produce cd's than a 200 page mannual.............SCOTT 

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:40:32 -0400
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Buying a set of mags. Who's got the good prices?

Anybody ever get the prices for Coker SSII's? I thought they were in the
$160 range, but not sure.

The Pep Boys auto parts chain carries American Racing. Some are nice, but
they need Rockets.

drc

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:44:08 EDT
From: Bbymks4@aol.com
Subject: ' 77 Cutlass for sale

             On my way home I saw a ' 77 Cutlass Supreme Broughm for sale. It 
looks
   like a daily driver, but the price is only $ 500.00. It's Burgandy in 
color, (white top)
   red interior  with red and gold striped cloth seats. It's got: bucket 
seats, and 
   console, (column shift) Keystone Raider mags, (front tires are worn, but 
the backs 
   are still good) cruise, tilt, electric windows, and single exhaust. Thats 
about all I 
   can tell you about it from looking at for about 2-minutes. It's located in 
Renton
    Washington, the phone # is (425) 277-7184. It also said that it ran good. 
    if you're interested, give it a call. 
       
      Steve 1-' 73 442 restoration project
      that hasn't really started yet, but it's
      already out of control, and way over
       budget.....

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 18:47:27 -0700
From: BC <beastmaster@earthlink.net>
Subject: GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE............

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE
LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the
second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Reading what people write on desks can teach you a lot.
7) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
8) Puppies still have bad breath, even after eating a tic-tac.
9) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
10) School lunches stick to the wall.
11) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
12) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
13) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.
2) There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to
look.
For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles
don't hurt.
3) One reason to smile is that every seven minutes of
every day, someone in an aerobics class pulls a hamstring.
4) Carsickness is the feeling you get when the monthly payment is due.
5) The best way to keep kids at home is to make a pleasant atmosphere.
And let the air out of their tires.
6) Families are like fudge . . . mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
7) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
8) Laughing helps. It's like jogging on the inside.
9) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

10) My mind not only wanders; sometimes it leaves completely.
11) If you can remain calm, you just don't have all the facts.
12) You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie our shoes and
wonder what else you can do while you're down there.

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:43:46 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: Re: safety first

In a message dated 6/3/99 6:20:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, meso@pamlico.net 
writes:

<<  I know of several old Camaros in
 the bone yard.  Will the seat belt system from one them work?   >>
          
     One other question. I know that in the seat belt base, the part that the 
seat belt rolls back into, has a lever that loks the seat belt under hard 
braking. Is it possible that the levers would be at different angles due to 
different mounting locations in the car??    Maybe the worst thing that would 
happen is the seat belt would lock durning a turn or something??     I have 
had the seat lock when reaching over into to glove box!!...........Just some 
thoughts........SCOTT

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Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 08:59:59 -0500
From: "David Dillon" <mar@wc.ffni.com>
Subject: Re: oldsmobile-digest V1 #1996

1961-62 F-85/Cutlass with aluminum V8, about 2700 pounds.

mar@wc.ffni.com
Dave and Jody Dillon
Medaryville, IN

Subject: Re: Oooooh! Me! was: Wanna Buy an Engine Plant?

> > Would a 455 Omega be the fastest Olds
> > ever built if it was available??

I'd still have to argue for the Starfire (Monza platform)  They don't
get much
smaller than that, I'm ~sure~ it's gotta be a lot lighter.

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:54:32 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: Re: Buying a set of mags. Who's got the good prices?

In a message dated 6/3/99 9:44:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
david.cullen@snet.net writes:

<< Anybody ever get the prices for Coker SSII's? I thought they were in the
 $160 range, but not sure.
 
 The Pep Boys auto parts chain carries American Racing. Some are nice, but
 they need Rockets.
  >>

          I have 3 sets of Olds rims. 2 sets are from an 1982 Supreme, and 1 
set is from a 1974 Olds something ( 14 x 7 )  I might keep the 74's, but i 
usually get around $125 for a set of four rims. I have enough trim rings and 
center caps for one set of the 1982 rims. The rings and caps are not show 
quality, but at least they are there.      I might bring some of my other 
Olds part to Norwalk to sell.  I'll hold them for anyone on the list to look 
at / buy before i hit some swap meets.   I have--
     -  1972 Cutlass Supreme- 1 rear bumper complete with lenses, brackets 
and licence plate holder   $95 dollars 
	- 1972 Cutlass Supreme - 1 front bumper no lenses, repaired behind 
licence plate goes    $65 dollars
            more parts to list as i organize the garage..........SCOTT 
		
     -  1972      

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:59:06 EDT
From: OLDS44272@aol.com
Subject: rocket talk or other Olds chats?

           If the Rocket Talk thing is still going on, can someone send me 
the link privately?   If that is not being used any more, can we create, use 
something else?   I have AOL, it would be nice to have a chat room about 
Oldsmobiles. I know there are alot of other internet service provides, so the 
Rocket Talk thing was cool........SCOTT

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:05:41 EDT
From: WMACHINES@aol.com
Subject: Re: Low cost of steel

In a message dated 99-06-03 21:17:41 EDT, you write:

<< the big three are buying only high quality steels from US Steel, 
  Bethleham, National, Werlington, AK and one other intergrated steel mill. >>
    Don't forget LTV Steel in Cleveland, Ohio >>
Thats the other one, I couldnt remember their name. Thanks

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 22:23:46 -0700
From: chris <chris-aw@IntNet.net>
Subject: 68 442 with a 350??

I'm looking into buying a 68 442 however the engine is a 350 instead of
a 400. All my information says the 68 442's came only with a 400. They
say they have talked to the original owner  and he says thats the way he
ordered it, a (turnpike cruiser maybe) 2-bbl 350.  If thats the case,
should the oil fill tube match the last 6 digits of the vin# and is it
possible for these numbers to not match and still be the original
engine? How do I confirm this?  Casting # is 395558_2    is this a 350
number? The 400's has the  "C"  heads while this 350 are head castings
of  "5" ? Does this sound right? In this unique case, how do you price
this car?  As another note, the car does not have power breaks.  I have
absoluty no information on the 350 so any help would be apprecieated.
Please email me at:   chris-aw@intnet.net
Thanks

Chris

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:23:58 EDT
From: COUPEKING@aol.com
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

'68 442's ALL had the 400" engine, 'G' block and 'C' heads. A 'Turnpike 
Cruiser' option was available on it, which was a 2bbl carb and a ?2.56 
rearend.
But the 350 was not an option on this car. The motor is not original. 
Peter
coupeking

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 22:30:19 -0400
From: J Chermack/C&M Classic Parts <chermac@exis.net>
Subject: FS: New stuff

Hello everyone,

	Here are a few new items that we have in.

NOS Hurst/Olds Floor Mats  $175.00
NOS 73-77 Vista Cruiser/Wagon Roof Rack  $90.00
NOS 69-75 Toronado front Hub Bearings $100.00 ea
NOS 68-77 Sport Wheel Contact $25.00 ea
NOS Oldsmobile New Car Brochures 1940-1977 $Inquire
NOS 64-66 Standard Rear View Interior Mirror (non day/night) $45.00
NOS 68 Hurst/Olds 442 Grille  $97.00
NOS 70 Hood Moldings (pairs)  $260.00 set
NOS 70 Cutlass Supreme Grilles $150.00 pr
66 442/Cutlass Front Bumper (show chrome)  $400.00
66 442 LH Fender (mint, no rust) $275.00
66 442 Trunk Molding (fair cond) $45.00
66 14" Turbine Hubcaps (decent drivers) $40.00 set
66 "98" Tail Light Assm. (good driver)  $40.00 pr
66 "88/98" Hood (mint) $65.00
66 "88/98" LH/RH Fenders (very nice) $100.00 ea
66 "98" Trunk Lid (mint) $70.00
67 425 Short Block (w/stick crank)  $200.00

Jim Chermack
C&M Classic Parts
(757)474-0869

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:23:37 -0400
From: "Candace Burns" <candace@gibralter.net>
Subject: [none]

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:39:40 EDT
From: LOUS69W30@aol.com
Subject: Re: Oooooh! Me! was: Wanna Buy an Engine Plant?

In a message dated 6/3/99 9:17:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, plh@nbn.net 
writes:

<< > I'd still have to argue for the Starfire (Monza platform)  They don't 
get much
 > smaller than that, I'm ~sure~ it's gotta be a lot lighter.
 
 The problem is, they could barely fit a 305 in there (from what I'm
 told).  I don't see how a 455 would ever fit.
  >>

Motion Performance put 427s in Vegas, so when there is a will there is a way. 
 

I wonder what kind of brake upgrade they did, if any.  I remember my sister 
had the Buick model of this platform (Skyhawk I think) with a V-6 and a 
friend of mine had the Monza with SB V-8 and I was always putting brakes on 
those cars.

Lou Principe
69 442 W-30

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:46:53 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

>I'm looking into buying a 68 442 however the engine is a 350 instead of
>a 400. All my information says the 68 442's came only with a 400. They
>say they have talked to the original owner  and he says thats the way he
>ordered it, a (turnpike cruiser maybe) 2-bbl 350.  If thats the case,
>should the oil fill tube match the last 6 digits of the vin# and is it
>possible for these numbers to not match and still be the original
>engine? How do I confirm this?  Casting # is 395558_2    is this a 350
>number? The 400's has the  "C"  heads while this 350 are head castings
>of  "5" ? Does this sound right? In this unique case, how do you price
>this car?  As another note, the car does not have power breaks.  I have
>absoluty no information on the 350 so any help would be apprecieated.
>Please email me at:   chris-aw@intnet.net
>Thanks
>
>Chris


The heads at least are of 68-69 vintage.  You need to check the block to
see if the number matches the vin.  I'm talking about the little vertical
pad
on the drivers side front of the motor just under the part of the head that
has the "5".  If the number matches then it's probably not a 442.  Look for
a 344XX8XXXXXXX in the VIN.  The VIN will break down as follows:

3 = Oldsmobile
44 = 442 V8.  An "S" model V8 would be a 36, Supreme V8 would
                         be a 42,  And a F-85 V8 would be a 32.
XX = body style.
8 = year
X = Assembly plant, should be a letter unless it's a Canadian car, then
        it's a 1.
XXXXXX = Sequential number.  This is what should match the last six
                     digits on the block.  Starts at 100001 for the first 68
and
                     runs to the last 68.  Let's you know if it's an early
or late build.

If all the numbers match then this is a truly rare car.  Seen weirder stuff.
Could have been custom order or something?  If the numbers do match,
get all the info off the car including the numbers off the cowl plate, as
I'm
sure there are many that would be very interested!

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 22:52:03 -0400
From: Dave Tucker <dwtucker@cwix.com>
Subject: A great source for Olds Parts

I just used this guy in CA.  He was very helpful and had great information.
He had all the parts I wanted.  He also advertises in the Journey with Olds
magazine.  I highly recommend him.

Joe Orecchia
34719 Lilac Street
Union City, CA.  94587
(510)489-4251

L8R,

Dave Tucker

OCA # 031534

1965 Olds 4-4-2 Convertible 4-Speed (Target Red)
1999 Olds Alero GLS Coupe (Bright Red)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -----

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:52:45 EDT
From: LOUS69W30@aol.com
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

In a message dated 6/3/99 10:18:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
chris-aw@IntNet.net writes:

<< I'm looking into buying a 68 442 however the engine is a 350 instead of
 a 400. All my information says the 68 442's came only with a 400. They
 say they have talked to the original owner  and he says thats the way he
 ordered it, a (turnpike cruiser maybe) 2-bbl 350.  >>

I believe that all 68 442s came with the 400.  The turnpike cruiser option 
was a 2-bbl on the 400 and lower compression ratio.

This could have been a Cutlass that someone made into a 442.  I would stay 
away from this car.

Lou Principe
69 442 W-30

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:54:46 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: safety first

>    I would like to add some extra saftey to my 71 442.  Is it possible to
>place a more modern seat belt system in this car?   I want to make the
>shoulder and lap harness into one piece.

Steve, this came up a few months ago and the ending consensus was
that it could be done, but nobody really wanted to tackle it.  If you can
find a reel setup from a donor car that mounts in the roof then you could
use the factory mounting to mount this reel to.  By using the whole seat
belt and relocating the reel to the roof you could do it, but then again
when
you get out you'll have a belt going from the roof to the floor, which
wouldn't
look all that great.  Another option is to use a release from a car with
automatic seatbelts for the shoulder strap so that you can simply undo it
and mount the reel by the trans tunnel.  This would let you keep the
original
lap belt, make it less noticeable, and keep more of the original look.  The
down side is that it's one more thing to buckle.  Just a couple ideas, run
with 'em!

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:57:30 -0500
From: "Mike Bloomer" <mbloomer@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Whats the cam specs? JM2225

<<intake lift .512
exh lift .523
in dur 274deg
exh dur 280deg
in @.050 230deg
exh@.050 236deg
lob sep. 108deg>>

Thanks Stephen and Corey.
That sounds like the right cam, though I was off on the 
lobe separation.  Not a bad 350 cam............

Mike Bloomer
mbloomer@mindspring.com
ICQ# 19113713
http://members.tripod.com/CutlassFreak/

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:42:31 -0500 (CDT)
From: George <cutlass@one.camd.lsu.edu>
Subject: Re: Edelbrock carb tuning

I second Mick. Do you run a stock cam? May be a little hairy if you run a 
fairly aggressive cam. That is the only reason why I think you might have 
problems. You also may want to play with the idle (air) set screw.

Regards, George

- ----------------------------------------------------------
'68 Cuttlass S Conv. 
http://www.geocities/MotorCity/Boulevard/8004/Cutlass.html
- ----------------------------------------------------------

On Thu, 3 Jun 1999, M. Gillespie wrote:

> > Hello,out there!
> > I recently installed an Edelbrock carb on my Cutlass and have a tuning
> > question.I was wondering how to properly adjust the idle mixture
> > screws.I was told adjust one screw at a time to obtain max rpm,then
> > adjust the idle speed screw to lower the rpms down to the proper
> > range.Is this correct? When I tried to do is,I had very little to no
> > change in rpm,whether I backed the screw out a quarter turn or five
> > turns.The way it was described to me,I expected a quite noticable change
> > in rpm.
> > Anybody have any advice or experience with these carbs?
> > Thanks!
> > Greg
> > '70 Cutlass Supreme SX
> 
> The Carb owners' manual on the Edelbrock site,
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/eps_intro.html describes the correct
> procedure. I set mine this way and it works fine. you definitely should see
> an RPM change. are you using a good tach?
> Usually the correct settings are about 1 1/2 turns out from a fully closed
> position. It's a good starting point anyway. Be careful not to tighten the
> screws down too tight or you'll ruin the seat.
> Another way to set the carb is with a vacuum gage. Adjust each of the screws
> to obtain maximum vacuum at idle speed.
> ==============================================
> Mick Gillespie, Melbourne, FL
> 69 Cutlass Conv.
> 80 Toronado Brougham
> mgillespie@sprynet.com
> http://home.sprynet.com/~mgillespie/oldspage.htm
> ==============================================
> 
> The engine should be warmed up for any of the calibration procedures.
> 
> 

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 22:12:14 -0500
From: Dan Williams <442much@home.com>
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

All the 68 442s came with 400s.  The turnpike cruiser was a detuned 400
with a 2-barrel.  The number on the oil fill tube is nothing more than
the part number.  Originally, the oil fill tubes had stickers that
indicated the type of engine.  To match the number on the engine, you
need to look for a pad that has a VIN stamped on it.  It is near the
front of the engine on the drivers side.  Unless, the owner can document
this, this is a bogus car.  Why would anybody order a 442 with a 350,
when they could simply get a cutlass S for less money and have the same car?

Yes, 5 heads are correct for a 350 and yes, the wrong engine in a car
devalues it.

- -Dan

chris wrote:
> 
> I'm looking into buying a 68 442 however the engine is a 350 instead of
> a 400. All my information says the 68 442's came only with a 400. They
> say they have talked to the original owner  and he says thats the way he
> ordered it, a (turnpike cruiser maybe) 2-bbl 350.  If thats the case,
> should the oil fill tube match the last 6 digits of the vin# and is it
> possible for these numbers to not match and still be the original
> engine? How do I confirm this?  Casting # is 395558_2    is this a 350
> number? The 400's has the  "C"  heads while this 350 are head castings
> of  "5" ? Does this sound right? In this unique case, how do you price
> this car?  As another note, the car does not have power breaks.  I have
> absoluty no information on the 350 so any help would be apprecieated.
> Please email me at:   chris-aw@intnet.net
> Thanks
> 
> Chris

- -- 
Dan Williams                             442Much@home.com
Marion, IA                             68 442 Convertible
ICQ:  39976002         http://www.442.com/williams68.html

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:08:10 -0500 (CDT)
From: George <cutlass@one.camd.lsu.edu>
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

Lou P. wrote: 

> This could have been a Cutlass that someone made into a 442.  I would stay 
> away from this car.

Lou and the other guys are right, sounds fishy. I would not stay away 
from this car though: Try to buy it for a cheap price and put it back to 
cutlass or just enjoy it the way it is. (This does of course not apply if 
you are looking for an original car) 

If you verify by the vin that it is not a 442 (with a non matching 350) 
you should defenitely tell the seller about it. Also tell him in case you 
don't buy the car, that you will trace the buyer of the car and you will 
make sure that he did not buy it as a "real" 442.
Somebody on the list has done this successfully when he looked at fakes 
and I think you owe this to the olds-fans. Just imagine coming to this 
list or to an olds car show after a quick buy of a fake 442 getting all 
taken apart.

BTW: The casting # you gave us is what I have on my 68 350 which is the 
original matching # engine. Also the #5 heads are the original heads on 
my engine. 

Pricing for this car is kinda hard. I would say it is worth a bunch less 
then an original Cutlass. Please visit www.442.com for the FAQ and you 
will find some more info on models and engines. Check 
www.traderonline.com for average prices on a 68.

Good luck with your search! Hope things work out and you will end up at 
least with a 68!

Regards, George

- ----------------------------------------------------------
'68 Cuttlass S Conv. 
http://www.geocities/MotorCity/Boulevard/8004/Cutlass.html
- ----------------------------------------------------------

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 23:46:26 EDT
From: Mikeytvb@aol.com
Subject: 69 350

about how much do #5 heads bring?  i have a set i might want to sell if the 
price is right.  they will have a 3 angle valve job soon.  that's about it.  
the engine they came off of is from a 69 cutlass....it broke a wrist pin and 
the motor freezed up.  is anything worth saving off the short block?  the 
intake, carb, and dist went on the donor motor.  what about pistons?  can i 
buy just one stock piston?  it's a 4bbl engine which means it's high 
compression and the piston tops look very flat.  it would be nice to put the 
engine back together, but i'm not sure what i'm doing yet.

mikeytvb@aol.com
70 442 ht

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:32:47 -0500 (CDT)
From: George <cutlass@one.camd.lsu.edu>
Subject: Re: 68 442 with a 350??

Dan wrote:

> this, this is a bogus car.  Why would anybody order a 442 with a 350,
> when they could simply get a cutlass S for less money and have the same car?

Well, now that you say this I wonder if this is a possibility. That would 
mean the car should have the 442 vin and a matching # engine and it would 
be exactly that way. Then this thing is something very odd and even 
collectible. The story behind it would be very interesting! Maybe a 
hischool graduation gift from worried parents that did not want to many 
hp for their kid?

Regards, George

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 23:50:03 EDT
From: DROLDS350@aol.com
Subject: Rally-Pac

	I just picked up a rally-pac for my rallye. I am hoping someone out 
there can tell me what I need to do to switch from idiot lights to the 
guages. Would the connectors hook up? I read the FAQ and it didn't help much. 
I'm sure someout there has done this. I would appreciate anyone's comments.
Thanks,
Jim McKeague

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 23:37:24 -0500
From: Gail Bedosky <gailmedic@home.com>
Subject: Re: Manuals for my OLDS

Acrtually, if you'd like the genuine thing for a really great price, go
to:

	www.factoryautomanuals.com

The owners name is Dan Bowers and my husband just got some stuff from
him. He's very happy with what he got and highly recommends him. He got
a FSM from him for our '93 9C1 Caprice for $33. He chatted with Dan and
says he's very helpful and reliable.

Hope this helps.

Gail

Dave Cullen wrote:
> 
> Factory manuals should be available from Helm Publications.
> 
> www.helminc.com
> 
> or 1-800-782-4356
> 
> drc

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 23:41:00 -0500
From: Gail Bedosky <gailmedic@home.com>
Subject: Thanks for the replies

My many thanks to George, Randy Geisel, Ed Binnix and John Carri for
their invalubale suggestions on fixing my steering!

All the best,

Gail

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Date: 3 Jun 99 21:52:46 PDT
From: Randy Hermsen <76cutlass@netscape.net>
Subject: updated webpage(danger these pics)

Hello oldsmo bro & sisters
     Kricket has updated our web page with new pics of the car that sat for 7
yrs.More pics on the way.Warning some of these pics are of a severly abused
oldsmobile not for the faint at heart.Already got my eye on a rear sway for
the 72.Yes I did raise the rear of the car and sized up the 76 sway bar under
the control arms NO WAY.The 76 bar to wide...):
             check out what I rebuilt in a month
        http://mypage.goplay.com/Cutlass72-76/.
                                   Randy
                                     76 cutlass supreme
                                       72 cutlass supreme

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 01:29:46 EDT
From: Oldsfire@aol.com
Subject: Re: 425 cams

Just remember, if its a 66 425, it will be one with the 45 degree cam bank 
angle, and your cam must be for that CBA not the later 39 degree CBA.  I can 
tell you what my 66 Starfire cam was.  It was, I think, Around 278 and 284 
lifts and around 290 duration, if that helps.  Check with Joe Mondello, he 
has a good selection of cams!!

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 02:59:06 -0600
From: "Jeff Newman" <newsance@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: posi question...

The rearend is supposedly an addon, a 3.08 posi that was at one time in a
chevelle, although I don't know if that was stock on that car either.

No matter, as the t/a had no cats, still has a few years before I can get
emissions exempt plates, so no way I could drive it on the street. Too nad,
had to let it go...
- -----Original Message-----
From: Martin Thomas-WLTM07 <Thomas.Martin@motorola.com>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 4:39 PM
Subject: RE: posi question...


>All 403 powered Trans AM's came with 2.56 gears.  If there was a trailer
>option you MAY be lucky enough to get 3.23's.  The Pontiac 400's came with
>3.23's only.
>
>High Performance Pontiac Magazine had an article covering all the T/A's.  1
>year per month.
>
>Thomas Martin
>80 Turbo Trans AM 400 Pontiac Power!
>85 Cutlass Supreme Rocket 350 CCC
>91 Bonneville LE 3800 Buick Power!
>

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 07:25:09 -0400
From: "steve harris" <meso@pamlico.net>
Subject: saftey  first

I was talking with a friend of mine last night.  He has a 1970 Riviera that
I hope to make my own real soon.  The Riv has two reveiver heads.  One for
the lap belt and one for the shoulder harness.  He says it is a factory
thing.  I have never seen another car with this set up.  I think I will go
with that same set up as well.  As was noted in another posting I don't want
the belt hanging down from the roof of the car.  This would be the case if I
used a set up from a newer car.
meso@pamlico.net
Steve
North Carolina
ICQ#26466860
http://members.xoom.com/DR_OLDS/442index.html

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Date: Fri, 04 Jun 1999 08:13:00 EDT
From: The Kid <weaver_kid@hotmail.com>
Subject: Points type distributor hook up

List members,
I am replacing the computer controlled distributor and carb with an old 
Points type distributor and Holley that I had laying around. Anyway, my 
Chiltons book shows a wiring diagram for a points type distributor as 
follows:
- --Wire from distributor goes to (-) side of coil
- --Two wires attach to the (+) side of coil. One (pink) goes to Ignition and 
one (yellow)goes to starter solenoid.

My question is which terminal of the solenoid (+) or (-) does the yellow 
wire connect to? The wiring diagram does not specify this.

thanks, any assitance would be appreciated soon as I plan on doing this 
tomorrow.
E-mail me directly,
Kid Weaver


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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 05:44:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rock Man <rockman20@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Goo Be Gone

- --- GregA80@aol.com wrote:
> Ya know, I just heard this the other day.....Try use
> EZ-OFF, you know, the 
> oven cleaner....It supposedly works great, and it
> doesn't hurt the 
> paint....My uncle just bought a truck and that's
> what the previous owner used 
> to take his company name off the doors....if you do
> use it, let me know how 
> it works...thanks.
> ~Greg the young'n
===================================

Don't get this stuff on aluminum though! On one of my
3-wheelers, I used the EZ-Off thinking that it would
make a great engine degreaser. Well, it did really
take the grease off, but it left my aluminum cylinder
head looking very dull. It has since turned to an icky
grey color. 

Del
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1986 Honda Accord DX And a 1969 Olds Cutlass "S"
1985 Honda Big Red 3-wheeler And a 1983 Honda Big Red 3-wheeler (For Sale)
1981 John Deer Snowmobile And a 197? Massey Ferguson Snowmobile
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 05:50:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rock Man <rockman20@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hypothetical turbo (WAS:Re: Hypothetical Cold Air Induction System)

> Stefan Gadecki wrote:
> 
> > Hmmm, would it be possible to somehow connect an
> aftermarket 
> >electric AC system to the intake?  I've seen
> aftermarket AC systems 
> >that fit under the dash, maybe one of these can be
> set up to blow 
> >cold air into the carb?  I wonder what effect this
> would have on 
> >performance? Anybody have any ideas?
> ________________________________________


Seeing this thread makes me curious then. I have
always wondered what would happen if you went with an
electric turbo. Say you put a variable resistor on the
gas pedal. The harder you stromp the gas the faster
the blower motor would spin. You would think that this
would cure the "turbo lag" that you experience.
Besides that, I never really did like the fact that
you have to have hot exhaust gasses to turn the
turbines. With the electric you could put the inlet in
an area say like the cowl.Also, you wouldn't have to
worry about bearing failure from the turbo when you
turned the car off. Just a thought.

Del
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1986 Honda Accord DX And a 1969 Olds Cutlass "S"
1985 Honda Big Red 3-wheeler And a 1983 Honda Big Red 3-wheeler (For Sale)
1981 John Deer Snowmobile And a 197? Massey Ferguson Snowmobile
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