
oldsmobile-digest       Friday, January 2 2004       Volume 01 : Number 4728



Re: Eye protection
Re: Eye protection
RE: Eye protection
Re: Eye protection
Re: Unsafe Driving/Eye protection
Tri pics/Eyes are a good thang
Eye Protection Warning - Please Read
Re: chrome shop
Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88
Wiper Motor
RE: Wiper Motor
Re: Classic Car Insurance
Re: Dualjet parts
Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88
RE: Wiper Motor
(Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!
Re: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!
Re: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!
fuel tank sending unit for 66-67 442
Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88
Re: fuel tank sending unit for 66-67 442

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Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 02:41:58 +0000
From: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>
Subject: Re: Eye protection

At 05:31 PM 12/31/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>I was using the Mig in the shop a few months ago.  The helmet had 
>a lens in place that was so dark I could not see the job, so I did 
>without it. Now I have a viscous separation in one eye and it cannot 
>be repaired. It's like looking through a jelly fish.
>  Yeah, use the eye protection.

Our workplace REQUIRES shatterproof eye protection (glasses or goggles)
even though very little of the activity on the production floor seems
likely to cause a problem. The machine shop requires the same but going
around the sides of your eyes.

My MIG welder came with a very dark filter, #13 IIRC. Way too dark for what
I do and where I do it, so I got a lighter one. Works nicely but I think
I'll get the next darker shade just to be safer. I have enough trouble with
my eyes changing now that I'm turning into an ole fart  ;o\

SteveH

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Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 02:56:17 +0000
From: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>
Subject: Re: Eye protection

At 04:59 PM 12/31/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>Nowadays I'll put on eye protection to sweep the shop floor! :D  
>Well, maybe not THAT extreme, but I AM much more aware of possible 
>dangers and am not afraid to reach for the goggles if 
>there's any chance of anything damaging the peepers.

My family and I haven't had any health insurance since 2000, and it doesn't
look like that's gonna change anytime soon. We've got three kids in high
school and the wife isn't working right now. We also have no savings, no
401(K) or other retirement funds. So my own health is critical to the
livelihood of the whole fambly. As a result, I no longer do some of the
crazy things I used to even only 5 years ago  ;o\

Hmmm... that's not ENTIRELY true... I should also quit lifting and trying
to carry short blocks across the driveway, shouldn't I  ;o\  ;o\  ;o\

When you get married and have others dependent upon you, things change. Or
should, anyhow. You're no longer a young squirt whose parents will take
care of you forever after your car slips off the jackstands onto your dumb
haid ==================8-O

SteveH

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:10:57 -0500
From: "Dave Wyatt" <wyattolds@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Eye protection

Joe,

I am glad to hear your eye will be OK.  Good advice for protecting the eyes 
too.  You cannot be too careful when it comes to the eyes.  As you have 
found out, what should have been a minor bump on the head turned into 
something serious due to a previously unknown condition.  You did the right 
thing by paying attention to the symptoms and seeking help.

Here is wishing everyone a safe 2004!


Dave Wyatt
70  4-4-2
67 Vista Cruiser

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:21:41 -0500
From: "ron fama" <77w30442@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Eye protection

  eye protection is like seat belts,
   most of the time they work.
  i was changeing a rotted brake line out on a 1987 cutlass on the lift, the darn brake fluid ran
down frame rail and dripped by top of saftey glasses next drip afer i repositioned myself got me in
the eye, that burned and cause a irritation with watering and burning for 6 days after flushing and
seeing a doctor, i would take metal any day. witch i have had my fair share of, but to this day i
still wear saftey glasses or gogles.
  although i saw a guy heating the ujoints that had the wax style retainer,he was heateing psai
built up lainched the cap,bounced off shelf and shattered the cutting goggles, his perscription
saftey glasses under goggles deflected hot flying object,
  lesson learned hard way.
  i used to raise car with floor jack and work on it with out stands,till one day i reached for a
wrench to change  oil and jack let go just missing my head, stupid yes, lesson perminitly embeded in
brain, regaurdless of jack mfg its still a seal and hyd fluid. holding up 3000 plus lb car.
  ron
      ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Mark Mullins" <mark@marineaviation.org>
  To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
  Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 9:10 PM
  Subject: Re: Eye protection


  > Joe,
  > Glad to hear that everything is going to be OK.  I once read, "A smart man
  > learns from his mistakes.  A smarter man learns from others
  > mistakes."  Let's all be smarter.
  >
  > M
  >
  > At 10:16 AM 12/31/2003 -0700, you wrote:
  > >Hi All, Happy New Year,
  > >
  > >I just went through some real fun medical stuff the last week.  On
  > >Christmas Eve I had light flashing in the corner of my right eye.  On the
  > >26th, my vision in the right eye was 80% gone, and I was looking through a
  > >gray "snowstorm" with a million black spots and moving squid-like
  > >objects.  Saturday morning I called a club member, and list member, Warren
  > >Victor (vvics442) who is an opthomologist and asked questions.  We talked
  > >again at our Saturday night club meeting and he got me in Monday
  > >AM.  Turns out I had 4 tears in the retina, close to a total detached
  > >retina.  It came from a weakness in the eye from being near-sighted, then
  > >I was hit in the head by a falling floor lamp on the 24th, while
  > >installing new flooring in the house. Point is, could have been being hit
  > >in the head or eye while working on an Olds. Had laser retina surgery
  > >yesterday morning, and it looks like I will see again OK in that eye.
  > >
  > >Olds content--- When you are working on the car, if there is any
  > >possibility of having something hit your face/eye, be sure to wear
  > >goggles.  They are cheap at Home Depot, and can save you a lot of
  > >aggrevation.  I can assure you it was very scary for a few days to think I
  > >could be left with 1 good eye, and I still have a lot of things to do in
  > >life that I need to see well to do, like drive Oldsmobiles, fix them, look
  > >at my younger wife, etc, etc, etc.  The Doc said it is very common to have
  > >car guys/mechanics in his office with serious injury from everyday
  > >accidents they did not think would happen.  Wear eye protection,
  > >especially when you are under a car too.
  > >
  > >Joe Varley
  > >      AZ
  >
  >
  >

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:26:19 -0500
From: Cutlass7276@netscape.net (Randy Hermsen)
Subject: Re: Unsafe Driving/Eye protection

Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net> wrote:

The trooper told him there wasn't supposed
>to be anything between his face and the windshield.
>;o\  ;o\  ;o\
>
>SteveH

Hello,,, Happy New Years!
Steven hit a soft spot,,,,lets just pile a ton of stuff up on top of our dash and hang a huge object off our rear view to block our vision!
Ever see a buncha papers and junk reflect back at ya in the right light on the windshield from stuff on top of dash?
You know whats on my dash.....nothing!
You know whats on my rear view....nothing!

>
>Eye Protection-
I had a flu 10 Years ago and it got in my sinus and  right eye(Orbital Cellulitus).
It blew my face up and i almost lost my eye in 48 hrs.
It was a membrane away from my brain.
The Head and neck surgeon saved my life.
Went in through my forehead and took bone outa my nose and threw my mouth to drain my face.
The eye surgeon in recovery said my eyes looked like they were sprayed under microscope,he asked if i was a mechanic,i told him i cut and polish marble granite for a living.
I do alot of grinding,he said my eye looked like it had scares all over.
Last night i was doing a simple job on the 58 and under car(no eye protection)sure enough stuff fell in my eyes.
NEVER GO UNDER A CAR WITH OUT EYE PROTECTION!
NEVER RUN A LAWNMOWER OR ANY POWER TOOL WITH OUT EYE PROTECTION!
You have 10 chances with fingers and 2 chances with eyes.
Ever tried to drive with one eye,your depth perception is finished.
Drive safe.
Good luck in the new year!
Randy(I can see clearly now)Hermsen
Van.B.C.Can.

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:39:20 -0500
From: Cutlass7276@netscape.net (Randy Hermsen)
Subject: Tri pics/Eyes are a good thang

Happy New Years!
I love my eyes when i look at things of beauty....
The 1/2" spacers are the sexiest!
Nice wide KN filters are on order.
I will probaby be blinded from women throwing there clothing at me through the drivers window as i drive down the street :)
 http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1074440730293_1231_005.jpg 
  http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1074627096777_1231_006.jpg 
 http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1071465020593_1231_003.jpg 
http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1072344407905_1231_004.jpg
  http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1074124131120_1231_002.jpg 
 http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3596099/1073660175753_1231_001.jpg 
Give me a week and the motor will be in car :)
Randy H.
Van.B.C.Can.

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:48:39 EST
From: KS7RACING@aol.com
Subject: Eye Protection Warning - Please Read

Listmembers,

After reading the posts about eye protection (or the lack of it) I remembered 
a sign that's posted all over Camp Fix-A-Plane:

You can walk with a wooden leg,
You can chew with false teeth,
But you can't see with a glass eye.
WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES!

Also, something to be VERY CAREFUL about:

If you EVER need to get an MRI, or ever have to be near a Magnetic Resonance 
Imaging machine that's operating PLEASE GET AN X-RAY OF YOUR HEAD before you 
go.  I believe the actual x-ray picture they want is called a "orbital foreign 
body detection" film.  Most reputable MRI machine operators will ask if you 
have ever had a metal object in your eye and insist on the x-ray if so, but it's 
better to be safe than sorry.  A MRI machine uses a magnetic field strong 
enough to cause a metal object even as small as a sliver to move, and if it's in 
your eye that can be disastrous.

Before I had ear surgery they wanted me to have a MRI. After getting the 
x-ray (which showed everything was OK) I got to ride inside the "big doughnut" and 
not only was that thing loud (they provide ear plugs) I could actually feel 
the magnetic impulses in the screw that's implanted in my wrist (fracture) as 
well as the crown on one of my molars!

We regularly get safety briefings on eye and ear protection, and although I 
knew about the metal in eye/MRI danger already they just added it to our yearly 
required meetings.

TAKE CARE, please!
Ken Snyder
Kansas City, Kansas

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 05:08:28 -0600
From: "Bob" <macs63rd@iols.com>
Subject: Re: chrome shop

Hello  Mike
They are to high priced---better off going to a chrome shop.
Bob
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Stilwell" <Fleetsuper@msn.com>
To: "Oldsmobile" <Oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: chrome shop


> How about The Finishing Touch?  They are in Chicago, and advertise in
both,
> Hemmings and JWO.  www.thefinishingtouchinc.com
> 1-800-403-4545
>
> I've always wanted to get some feedback, as I have several small,
non-bumper
> type items.  Things like the trunk panel for my 442, side scoops, and
valve
> covers, etc.  I had one estimate from Paul's Chrome but wanted another.
>
> Mike Stilwell  OCA #13273
> President - Capitol City Rockets
> http://www.bigmikes442.com
>

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 04:33:30 -0700
From: "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <imp@theriver.com>
Subject: Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88

John,

> Anyone have the 394 (10 1/4 : 1 , 330 hp) Ultra High Comp. engine as a
daily driver, or is it a swap candidate?


The 394 Olds and the Chrysler hemis of the '50s are the strongest first
generation engines ever made. There's no reason to swap out that engine.

Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
imp@theriver.com

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Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 08:04:46 -0500
From: "Lawrence A. Biasotto" <lbiasotto@ce.net>
Subject: Wiper Motor

List,
My 71 Cutlass SX Convertible is in the final throws of completion. 
 Interior is almost in and we are trouble shooting the electricals. So 
far so good but my wiper motor seems to be bad.  Anyone know of a good 
source for a reconditioned one at reasonable cost? I dont have any 
experience with electrical motors but can a novice expect to be able to 
repair it?  I assume it woud be worth the try.  Any comments welcome.  I 
am on digest mode.  Happy New Year!

Larry Biasotto
71 SX Convertible

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 09:04:50 -0600
From: "Dan Bodine" <danbodine@prairieinet.net>
Subject: RE: Wiper Motor

Larry, YearOne has both new GM and aftermarket wiper motors in catalog on
page 55 or online. Cost ya $100 unless you can combine it with a discount
code. PartsPlace is higher for aftermarket.  Tamraz has rebuilt motors, page
A(62) in their catalog but at $79. GM parts may have it for less online if
still available. You need part number. I would go with new GM and use or
wait for yearone discount.

Dan
70 W-31 4 speed
71 442

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 10:59:06 -0500
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Classic Car Insurance

> > Never, ever, tell an insurance company anything that they don't need to
> > know. Certainly never volunteer any information.

> Honestly, I thought of that, but could they decline covering my claim
> if they could prove that I was actually driving the car outside of
> coverage?

You bet. Insurance companies employ expert investigators who's job is to
find out if you were in compliance with your policy. They are really good at
it. Your coverage limitations are in writing, you'll never beat them in
court. If you have an accident, you don't want your own insurance company to
be your enemy. IMO lying to them isn't worth the risk.

drc

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 11:06:32 -0500
From: "Dave Cullen" <david.cullen@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Dualjet parts

> Hi guys, I wonder if it would be possible to find the Dualjet main needle
as
> a replacement? We have, down here, a couple of them, but some jerk has
> removed from all of them the central needle - supposed to regulate the
> mixture...

Are you referring to the primary metering rods? There are 2 of them, under
each ear of the solenoid plunger? I have a 2bbl from an 84 FWD Olds that I
could rob for parts if it'll help...

drc

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 11:56:18 -0500
From: "Randy Geisel" <rocket455@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88

> The 394 Olds and the Chrysler hemis of the '50s are the strongest first
> generation engines ever made. There's no reason to swap out that engine.

I agree with Milton. I used my soon to be sold (it's on Ebay right now) '64
Super 88 as a daily driver. The slim jim leaves alot to be desired IMO, but
the 394 is a good engine.

Randy (almost down to nuttin' but a-bodys again) Geisel

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 14:52:51 -0500
From: "John Nasta" <email@johnnasta.com>
Subject: RE: Wiper Motor

I can get you one, but honestly you could get one at any local auto parts
store. Mail order places usually charge more because they don't ask you for
the core back, so you end up eating the core charge. I do offer people a
refund for the core on some parts, but nobody ever sends them back.

John Nasta


- -----Original Message-----
From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of Lawrence A. Biasotto
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 8:05 AM
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: Wiper Motor

List,
My 71 Cutlass SX Convertible is in the final throws of completion.
 Interior is almost in and we are trouble shooting the electricals. So
far so good but my wiper motor seems to be bad.  Anyone know of a good
source for a reconditioned one at reasonable cost? I dont have any
experience with electrical motors but can a novice expect to be able to
repair it?  I assume it woud be worth the try.  Any comments welcome.  I
am on digest mode.  Happy New Year!

Larry Biasotto
71 SX Convertible

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 18:12:47 EST
From: KS7RACING@aol.com
Subject: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!

Listmembers,

While this is not an Oldsmobile (in fact, it's Japanese) it is unbelievable.  
The picture of the workers installing the crankshaft bearings really puts it 
in perspective.

If you have something that needs more power check this out:

http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/

Take Care,
Ken Snyder
Kansas City, Kansas

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Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 01:02:52 +0100
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Andr=E9_Meijers?= <Andre_Meijers@wxs.nl>
Subject: Re: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!

Hmmmm i'd like the torque though -:)

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: <KS7RACING@aol.com>
To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:12 AM
Subject: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!


> Listmembers,
>
> While this is not an Oldsmobile (in fact, it's Japanese) it is
unbelievable.
> The picture of the workers installing the crankshaft bearings really puts
it
> in perspective.
>
> If you have something that needs more power check this out:
>
> http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/
>
> Take Care,
> Ken Snyder
> Kansas City, Kansas

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Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:27:20 +0000
From: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>
Subject: Re: (Non-Olds) New Engine - More Power!

At 06:12 PM 1/1/2004 EST, you wrote:
>Listmembers,
>
>While this is not an Oldsmobile (in fact, it's Japanese) it is
unbelievable.  
>The picture of the workers installing the crankshaft bearings really puts it 
>in perspective.
>
>If you have something that needs more power check this out:
>
>http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/

Are you re-doing the wheel tubs and strengthening the chassis of Grace in
preparation, Ken??  :o)))

Personally, I think this one might fit a little easier:
http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/TwinSix.htm

SteveH

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:03:47 -0500
From: "The General" <patton442@verizon.net>
Subject: fuel tank sending unit for 66-67 442

Hey List,

        I am looking into having these reproduced. Any takers ????

The General

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Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 21:45:04 -0500
From: Don Sowers <dstaxpro@infionline.net>
Subject: Re: questions about 64 Olds Super 88

Randy Geisel wrote:

>Randy (almost down to nuttin' but a-bodys again) Geisel
>
It's about time, Flash..........

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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 22:19:17 -0600
From: "Michael Brady" <mbrady38@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: fuel tank sending unit for 66-67 442

Sure........keep me informed.

Mike
66' 442 L-69
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The General" <patton442@verizon.net>
To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 7:03 PM
Subject: fuel tank sending unit for 66-67 442


> Hey List,
> 
>         I am looking into having these reproduced. Any takers ????
> 
> The General

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