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oldsmobile-digest         Monday, 14 October 1996      Volume 01 : Number 330


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From: JLoban1011@aol.com
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 23:08:10 -0300
Subject: accessory codes 

On a 63 starfire data plate what does an acc: 2K code mean.  Also should all
true 63 starfire engine numbers begin with JS ?  I've looked at two cars both
engine codes started with "J" only meaning a 10.25 compression.  The"JS" code
I think means the higher 10.50 compression -345HP starfire engine.  I am
assuming these two cars had engine replacements with the more available "J"
engines.  Any definitive help appreciated.  JLoban1011@aol.com

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From: Chris Blumenstein <bluffin@netins.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 01:21:41 -0300
Subject: Classifieds

Go visit Http://www.classifieds2000.com   It's pretty neat!!!!

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From: PHartlieb@aol.com
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 00:06:42 -0300
Subject: Re: Fall Hershey, Part 1 

In a message dated 96-10-10 09:17:38 EDT, you write:

> Is there someone in the Hershey area who can give me the weather forcast
for
>  Friday and Saturday Oct 11-12.  I am driving from Ottawa, and would like
to
>  know what to expect.  Hopefully SUN...SUN...SUN... but will prepare for
>  MUD...MUD...MUD.
>  
>  Thanks
>  Gary Green
>  

Gary,

Guess this it too late for you, as it's 7:30 Friday evening.  Sorry for the
delay.  I got home from Hershey Thursday nite around 10 and was in bed by
10:30, I was beat.  Didn't take time to read my mail.  Anyway, weather should
be fine until Tuesday, 60's temps.  And the mud is almost dry!  Hope you had
a good trip.  Next year let me know ahead of time and we'll meet up
somewhere.

Paul
Hersheypark Happy!

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From: Ed Rogers <rhubarb@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 01:57:22 -0300
Subject: Help ... 442 won't stop !! 

Help !!!

I finally got my '69 442 convertible running tonight (after 6 months).  It
needed a new battery cable and a new exhaust manifold.

Anyway, I get it cranked up, drive around the block, pull it back into the
driveway, and when I turned the key, it just kept running.  I tried turning
the key many times and it just would not shut down.  Finally, it stalled
when I tried to put it in gear.

Here is the story on my car.

1969 442 convertible
73-76 455 Olds engine with stock electronic ignition

One of the things I had to fix was a wire that came off the distributor.
It came from the terminal marked "BAT".  It was connected to a terminal
block attached to the firewall (below the power brake booster).  It was
impossible to get this wire back on the terminal block so I ran it straight
to the battery.  What does this wire do?  Could it be part of the problem?

The ignition switch is pretty shot (I can pull the key out in any position)
but last time I drove it,  it worked fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Ed


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From: Darren Shroeger <redhead@mailmasher.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 02:06:14 -0300
Subject: Re: Re[4]: crossmember 

>      I just got Torque Techs catalog, they offer 3" systems for all A and
>      G-bodies, different systems too for manifolds/cat-back or headers.

So, did the 800 # ever get posted for this outfit?

- -Darren Shroeger 
 '68 442 / 4-speed
 '80 GP Partsrunner / 350 Oldspowered!
 <redhead@mailmasher.com> *new email address*

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From: "Paul R. K. Kuromoto" <suntzu@ohana.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 05:23:21 -0300
Subject: Clutch adjusting

What is the proper method of adjusting the clutch on a 72 Cutlass?  I 
played around with it and it seems to make this "clicking" noise about 
halfway to the floor.  From what I could tell it seems like the throwout 
bearing pivots through a wide range of movement as the clutch is 
depressed and I think the spring clips that hold the bearing to the fork 
are making the click.  Has anyone had a similar experience?

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From: Darren Shroeger <redhead@mailmasher.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 11:20:38 -0300
Subject: Bronze paint, Red paint, Gray paint 

I'm going to re-ask about the '68 engine and wheel paint as only Greg
posted anything in response. Musta been one of the List's slow times.

Basically I stated that the Supercars & Brothers bronze engine paints were
both too light, asked for if anyone knew if the more correct coppery color
was available anywhere. Greg posted:

> My friend Don used Bill Hirschs bronze engine paint on his. Looks great
> and not too light. He advertises in Hemmings.

Interestingly, I spoke with Brother's about the bronze, and they claim that
they offer the ONLY bronze that will pass OCA judging. I specifically asked,
"So it's not too light, like halfway to 350 Gold?" No way, they assured me.
If I remember correctly, Dan Williams had used their paint on an intake that
he had at the Tri-States swapmeet, and it WAS too light. Right, Dan?

Anyhow, on a semi-related note, The folks at Brothers said that the correct
paint to use on the red aircleaners is Ford Red engine paint. They said
that's what Fusick's sells as red aircleaner paint. Has anyone tried this?

Haven't heard a peep from anyone about the gray SSII paint... No one's
repainted their SSII's?

- -Darren Shroeger 
 '68 442 / 4-speed
 '80 GP Partsrunner / 350 Oldspowered!
 <redhead@mailmasher.com> *new email address*

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From: mefco@sprynet.com
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 16:15:22 -0300
Subject: Re: '70 442 weight

Brad,
Your car weighs right around 3700 pounds. Of course, this is with you not in 
the 
car.

Art Fuller

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From: mefco@sprynet.com
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 16:24:24 -0300
Subject: Re: Bronze paint, Red paint, Gray paint

Darren,
Several years ago I bought gold paint from Brothers. It was the ugliest gold, 
not close to correct, that I'd ever seen. They argued that it was the proper 
color. I had seen too many gold cutlass engines to know better. Their solution 
was to send it back and they would give me credit. I didn't send credit, I 
sent 
cash and that's what I wanted. They wouldn't do it. A couple years later, at 
Omaha Nationals, Steve Kinney, owner of Brothers, saw me and told me that I 
was 
right about the paint color, and gave me three cans of the "proper color".
By this time, I had looked at about five different colors of gold at 
Nationals, 
and nobody was scored off for paint.
I used Fusick's bronze for my buddy's 400 and it looked fine. They also have 
the 
 silver paint for your wheels. 
In summary, I don't use Brothers, or any of the others for that matter. 
Fusick's 
has everything you want, and they won't give you any hassle.

Art Fuller

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From: Rocketeer <bparker@nmsu.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 17:19:37 -0300
Subject: Re: Bronze paint, Red paint, Gray paint

> 
> Haven't heard a peep from anyone about the gray SSII paint... No one's
> repainted their SSII's?
> 
I just painted a set of SSII's with their paint, based on pictures I've
seen they seem to be the right dark charcoal gray, they have a textured
finish with some metalflake as well. I'll be picking up another set of
wheels this week that still have the original paint on them, it will
be interesting to compare the finishes. I'll pop off some of the bezels
and compare the color to an area where the elements haven't had much of
a chance to do any damage.

 
Boyd Parker (aka Rocketeer)            __|__
                                      |  |  |  Why drive just a car...
1966 4-speed Cutlass Convertible      |  |  |  when you can ride a rocket !
1970 4-4-2 Convertible                |  |  |
                                      | /|\ |
                                      |/ | \|
                                      |__|__|
                                         |

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