RE: [Olds] Re: 1968-1972 exhaust tips

2006-12-31 Thread 77w30
TECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Beaulieu Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: [Olds] Re: 1968-1972 exhaust tips Wow, that's not even close at all. Cool way to use the files section at Google. BTW, if anyone has any issues to repo

RE: [Olds] Re: 1968-1972 exhaust tips

2006-12-31 Thread 77w30
you may have to copy and paste the address to web browser. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Beaulieu Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: [Olds] Re: 1968-1972

Re: [Olds] Re: ZDDP--STP

2006-12-31 Thread 73H/O OLDSRIP
Infinite Space Systems, Inc. wrote: Joe, I'd change the oil today, and wait until Tuesday to get the good additive from GM. STP does other things to the inside of an engine. STP is not for good, healthy engines that one plans on keeping for a very long time. STP is for keeping an old and ti

Re: [Olds] Re: 1968-1972 exhaust tips

2006-12-31 Thread Greg Beaulieu
Wow, that's not even close at all. Cool way to use the files section at Google. BTW, if anyone has any issues to report with the new group, please let me know. I have seen very little so far in the way of problems, save for one mail account that is receiving both digest and realtime mail, that I

Re: [Olds] New Collectible: NAPA 72 W30 442 Convertible

2006-12-29 Thread Ken Snyder
On 12/29/06, Kurt Heinrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does it have a NAPA part number on it (or the receipt). It may be possible to get it through NAPAonline. Kurt Heinrich OCA# 30442 71 Cutlass Supreme SX Convertible Kurt/List, Part number for the 442 is NAPAOLDS1. I checked NAPA's online

Re: [Olds] New Collectible: NAPA 72 W30 442 Convertible

2006-12-29 Thread Kurt Heinrich
Does it have a NAPA part number on it (or the receipt). It may be possible to get it through NAPAonline. Kurt Heinrich OCA# 30442 71 Cutlass Supreme SX Convertible - Original Message - From: "Ken Snyder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 8:25 PM Subject: Fwd: [

Re: Olds on CNN news

2006-12-24 Thread Duane Parks
I wonder if these "reporters" have checked the market for older vehicles. I hate to bring them up, but older Camaros and Mustangs are worth far more than an older ricer. What I have found interesting (and may support this reporter's view) is the older Jap rear wheel drive cars are gaining value

Re: Olds on CNN news

2006-12-24 Thread spddemun
--- Troy Provost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The announcment of GM giving R.E, Olds museum the > Oldsmobile sign is > running on the ticker at the bottom of the screen on > CNN at this > time. Thought I would share that. Troy > At least they aren't just trashing it. I figured they would s

Re: Olds pics?

2006-12-14 Thread Willis Dennis
Chris can you post an image from my website showing the "Truth Shirts" with the same message? Willis - Original Message - From: "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Olds pics? > As of today, this showed

Re: Olds pics?

2006-12-14 Thread ggregory77
Send this to the GM VP's. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:15 PM Subject: Olds pics? As of today, this showed up above the site of the factory demolition carnage, on the wall between road and sidewalk, where LMK/Loga

Re: olds big block stuff

2006-12-14 Thread steven pignataro
My mom passed away and I'm in buffalo for the weekend till Sunday. There is all the big block stuff in the back garage if someone is near and wants to come and get it. There is a tranny and all the bottem end of a W30. The heads have dissapeared as well as the block. There is a dist. all caps ,

RE: Olds--battery question

2006-12-06 Thread Kurt
] Behalf Of Ronald Forsee Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 12:41 PM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: RE: Olds--battery question Not "pro-rated"??? What a deal. R4C 65-442 OO Kurt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

RE: Olds--battery question

2006-12-01 Thread Ronald Forsee
#x27;04 Expedition (no-speed) > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin Wright > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:43 AM > To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca > Subject: Re: Olds--battery question > > > > > Date: Sat, 25

RE: Olds--battery question

2006-11-30 Thread Kurt
ber 30, 2006 7:43 AM > To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca > Subject: Re: Olds--battery question > > > > > Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:39:05 -0800 (PST) > > From: spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: Olds--battery question > > > > - --- "Infinit

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-30 Thread Kevin Wright
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:39:05 -0800 (PST) From: spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Olds--battery question - --- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...snip... Costco has a RedTop Optima with 20% less power for about $120.00. I do not rec

Re: Olds W-30 red fenderwells

2006-11-28 Thread Troy Provost
I think it is just a visual thing. Didn't make the car go faster. It kind of identified the car as a W30. Kind of like 60's bling. Later, Troy At 12:26 AM 11/28/2006, you wrote: --- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: And where did the red inner fenderwells go ...

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
"Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > All Optima batteries come with a heavy built-in > carrying strap. It can be > removed prior to installation, but I always leave it > on. > > Milton Schick Cool! Then that should make things a lot easier. Karen ___

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > They only work if you hook them up. :-) I believe they > could > bring up a dead battery, but it would take a week. > If a > battery has been dead for some time, I would replace > it. > > Bruce Roe It's not totally dead, just not enough juice to crank.

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
Thanks, Duane. I will see if the one near me carries them. I think that will be the better option for her until I can drive her more :-) I can still use the float on that battery, right? Karen --- Duane Parks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > I bought the 2 (I love diesels, but they ta

Re: Olds W-30 red fenderwells

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: And where did the red inner fenderwells go ...snip... Milton Schick I've been meaning to ask, what is the story behind the red fenderwells? I noticed it in photos, but have never seen one in-person. Karen ___

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread Duane Parks
Karen, I bought the 2 (I love diesels, but they take a lot of juice to start) Optima Red Tops for my truck from O'Reilly's about 2.5 years ago. I have nothing but good things to say about the store and about the batteries. When I go to replace the batteries in the Olds and in the Volvo, they wi

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
ember 26, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Olds--battery question > Kurt--Thanks! I can't drive her right now (no > brakes), so guess I'll be totin'. I know those things > weigh a ton (for me), so will see if son can help. Do > they still make those battery straps fo

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-26 Thread spddemun
ace Systems, Inc." > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:29 PM > Subject: Re: Olds--battery question > > > > The only way to prevent it is to switch to gel > cell battery technology and > > buy an Optima battery. Gel cell batt

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-26 Thread spddemun
I bought one of those over a year ago but never hooked it up! I will be doing that in a few days, but need to get the battery charged overnight so it will start, right? If no start, then need to replace battery and then use float? I pulled the coupon out of my paper as I need one for the Linc.

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-26 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > What Bruce just said. It's a "float" charger, not a > type of trickle charger > like I accidentally said. > > Milton Schick I understood, since I already have one :-) Thanks! Karen __

Re: Olds Black Boxes List/OT

2006-11-26 Thread JonKrisInc
That's as good a testimonial reason not to drink and drive right there! Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv.

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-26 Thread Kurt Heinrich
To: Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:29 PM Subject: Re: Olds--battery question The only way to prevent it is to switch to gel cell battery technology and buy an Optima battery. Gel cell batteries are not susceptible to sulfation like liquid lead-acid batteries are. Gel cell batteries will h

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-25 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...snip... > Costco has a RedTop Optima with 20% less power for > about $120.00. I do not > recommend that battery. I would stick with the one I > mentioned. above. In > Tucson, there are only 2 places to get Optima > batteries, ei

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-25 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, What Bruce just said. It's a "float" charger, not a type of trickle charger like I accidentally said. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:34 AM Subject: Olds--battery question

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-25 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, > With the Olds just sitting and getting the occasional > start, what does that do to battery life? With a lead - liquid acid battery, it kills it. It sets the battery up for lead sulfation in a short period of time. The trickle charger battery maintainer Bruce Roe has talked about is t

Re: Olds Black Boxes List/OT

2006-11-23 Thread steven pignataro
I had to get one on my car due to a dui, here in Fl. they do work but they do not function well. Many times it will say blow harder or blow softer or hum louder, general pain in the ass. But if you want to drive, ehich is a privlage and not a right then thats that. The general public would never

Re: Olds Cutlass SX Newsletter

2006-11-23 Thread Dave Cullen
Man, the digesters are gonna love you for that one. HTML city. drc

Re: Olds Cutlass SX Newsletter

2006-11-23 Thread ggregory77
Hmmm, this was sent 8pm last night, just posted at 4:40pm today? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 1:07 AM Subject: Fwd: Olds Cutlass SX Newsletter Something to look at. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Olds Black Boxes List/OT

2006-11-22 Thread dparks1
Just got to thinking about the MADD part of your message below. I think a breathalyzer is a good idea for a person with a DWI conviction, but for the rest of us that know better than to drink and drive (and ABSOLUTELY do NOT drive if even the least bit buzzed), I believe it is overkill and lea

Re: Olds Black Boxes List/OT

2006-11-22 Thread dparks1
I saw that on the news last night too. There's been a lot of debate about how "legal" the information is that these "black boxes" provide. A lot of owners are not aware of their existence, and dealerships are not exactly forthcoming with the fact that a device monitors the last 5- 15 seconds (

Re: Olds Black Boxes List/OT

2006-11-22 Thread JonKrisInc
In a message dated 11/21/2006 8:41:56 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now MADD is trying to get all cars to have a breathalizer attached to starter! Seems to me a creative drunk with a portable air compressor could solve that NON STARTER.

Re: Olds Admin Building- souvenier bricks?

2006-11-19 Thread Ryan
What??? Rocky is nearing the end of his life and I cannot do muc if any Rocket Science any more. :-( --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread HotRodHarrys
I stumbled across this a few months back while searching the net.tons of posts were up. Harry HotRodHarrys.com

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread ggregory77
HOW IS THIS HAPPENING, IT SHOWS EVERYONE ON THIS WEBSITE?      -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 1:04 AM Subject: Olds "private list" on the Web? I was researching a neighbor who keeps trying to steal my connection, and c

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Mike Pemberton
Hey, Went to take a look. Looks like a good place to get a virus. No thanks. Mike Pemberton - Original Message - From: "Kerry Doyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 12:15 PM Subject: Re: Olds "private list" on the Web? WOW! over

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread spddemun
--- Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WOW! over 4000 lists with 38 million posts. I just > know I will waste a day searching for interesting > lists. So I am not sure I want to thank you Karen??? > > I could be stuck here for several days checking out > these lists to see whats going on

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread spddemun
--- Duane Parks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not only is it better than digest mode, it threads > them together, and you > can search the posts... > > Dadgum I like that. Thanks Karen! > > Duane > 72 Cutlass Convertible. > It was totally by accident, but you're welcome any way! Karen _

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Greg Beaulieu
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, Kerry Doyle wrote: > WOW! Didn't know that existed. Scrolled through and > found a discussion I posted on. It offers a "reply > via email" direct to the poster, my email. HUH! that > is amazing. I didn't know about it either, though I probably should have from the mail addr

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Kerry Doyle
WOW! over 4000 lists with 38 million posts. I just know I will waste a day searching for interesting lists. So I am not sure I want to thank you Karen??? I could be stuck here for several days checking out these lists to see whats going on. It sure does simplify following the Olds list info. Kerr

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread spddemun
--- Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WOW! Didn't know that existed. Scrolled through and > found a discussion I posted on. It offers a "reply > via email" direct to the poster, my email. HUH! > that > is amazing. > Kerry > > --- Jay Britt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > This is bett

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread HURSTOLDZ
sweet and HTML works fine too! Vinny 62 Starfire (long gone) 64 442 post coupe (sold) 65 442 holiday (my first car,long gone) 65 442 post coupe (long gone) 70 W31 Cutlass (long gone) 77 Cutlass Supreme Brougham T-Tops (long gone) 83 98 coupe (long gone) 86 442 (stolen 3 weeks afte

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Duane Parks
Not only is it better than digest mode, it threads them together, and you can search the posts...Dadgum I like that.  Thanks Karen!Duane72 Cutlass Convertible.On 10/23/06, spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: SNIP  http://www.mail-archive.com/oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca/msg06466.html

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Scott Alfter
spddemun wrote: > I was researching a neighbor who keeps trying to steal my connection The only way that's likely to happen is if you run an unsecured wireless access point. If you don't operate an access point, this isn't an issue. If you do, enable the strongest encryption it supports to fend

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Kerry Doyle
WOW! Didn't know that existed. Scrolled through and found a discussion I posted on. It offers a "reply via email" direct to the poster, my email. HUH! that is amazing. Kerry --- Jay Britt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is better than digest mode!. > > http://www.mail-archive.com/oldsmobile%

Re: Olds "private list" on the Web?

2006-10-23 Thread Jay Britt
This is better than digest mode!. http://www.mail-archive.com/oldsmobile%40chebucto.ns.ca/ spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This (example) was a conversation about my oil spray. If locations, full names, and phone numbers are in the post, they show up. Karen __

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-19 Thread Kevin Wright
a, it does share the BOP pattern: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GM_bellhousing_patterns krw Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:24:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Olds in F1 and INDY So the Triumph TR8 with the buick 215 V8 just might be a BOP trans bolt pattern?

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-18 Thread Kerry Doyle
overs, the > Triumph Stag, MGB-V8, etc. > > krw > On Oct 13, 2006, at 6:50 PM, oldsmobile-digest > wrote: > > > Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 05:45:27 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: RE: Olds in F1 and INDY > > > > Was

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-18 Thread Kevin Wright
That's the Repco Olds 215-based V8 I posted about originally. krw Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:12:29 -0400 From: "Tom Stoner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Olds in F1 Confirmed Ah ha! An Oldsmobile engine design WAS used in Formula One racing for at least one year, and was a winner too. Not JU

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-18 Thread Kevin Wright
Stag, MGB-V8, etc. krw On Oct 13, 2006, at 6:50 PM, oldsmobile-digest wrote: Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 05:45:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Olds in F1 and INDY Was the aluminum V8 in the Leland Motors TR8 an Olds or decedent of an Olds? On digest mode,

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-13 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Willis, > Very interesting information Milt. An aluminum engine that appeared to be > a > big block, used to sit in the display window on the 2nd floor of the > Olds > engineering building #66. it appeared to have twin turbos and injector > stacks. I have pictures of those engines, along wit

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-13 Thread Willis Dennis
2:00 AM Subject: Re: Olds in F1 > The use of the Aurora engine in F1 and IRL is interesting, but I would > believe most members of our Olds List would be more interested in our big > block 425s and 455s in F1 racing in the late '60s and early '70s. > > In 1968, Bob Mc

Re: Olds in F1 Confirmed

2006-10-13 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Tom, H. Then maybe my source for the McKee Olds powered Lotus wedge and the later monocoque is incorrect. Their engine sizes would not allow them in F1. So those vehicles must also be CAN-AM. Only the Olds 215 aluminum V8 could get into F1. CAN-AM was the showcase for our second generation

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-13 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
y bad. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Tom Stoner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Oldsmobile ListServer" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:45 AM Subject: Re: Olds in F1 > Are we mixing up racing series here? > Di

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-13 Thread Tom Stoner
Are we mixing up racing series here? Did anyone ever run an Oldsmobile-based engine design in Formula One (F1)? I've seen references here to teams running Olds engines in the SCCA / CASC CanAm Group 7 series, and that was a pretty wild area of motorsports, but it wasn't Formula One. And of cou

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-13 Thread Kerry Doyle
Was the aluminum V8 in the Leland Motors TR8 an Olds or decedent of an Olds?

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-13 Thread Kevin Wright
On Oct 11, 2006, at 1:22 PM, Infinite Space Systems, Inc. wrote: Kevin, Did you guys know that Olds was kinda-sorta in Formula 1 racing in the '60s? I didn't. http://www.ddavid.com/formula1/brab.htm Brabham's cars used a Repco V8, based on the (abandoned) aluminum 215 V8. Neat. I'd lo

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-12 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The use of the Aurora engine in F1 and IRL is interesting, but I would believe most members of our Olds List would be more interested in our big block 425s and 455s in F1 racing in the late '60s and early '70s. In 1968, Bob McKee of Palatine, IL, built a wedge shaped Lotus styled F1 racer power

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-12 Thread Troy Provost
I don't think GM liked it when chevy was out done. Not much at GM made sense or made sense. They were kind of short on common sense. Later, Troy

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-12 Thread spddemun
--- Greg Beaulieu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, 12 Oct 2006, James Hernandez wrote: > > My question to the list is this, with this > apparent domination by > > Oldsmobile in Indy racing, why wasn't this in > every Oldsmobile > > commercial and magazine ad? If they would have > capitalized

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY-Why Oldsmobile died!

2006-10-12 Thread Kurt
4 Expedition (no-speed) > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Greg Beaulieu > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 4:22 PM > To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca > Subject: RE: Olds in F1 and INDY > > > On Thu, 12 Oct 2006,

Re: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-12 Thread HotRodHarrys
In a message dated 10/12/2006 5:28:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Add to that the billions of dollars GM was pouring down the Saturn drain instead of marketing what they had and you begin to understand why Olds was murdered. Yes it wasOldsmobile never got along wit

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-12 Thread Greg Beaulieu
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006, James Hernandez wrote: > My question to the list is this, with this apparent domination by > Oldsmobile in Indy racing, why wasn't this in every Oldsmobile > commercial and magazine ad? If they would have capitalized on their > racing performance the way the Japanese and Europe

RE: Olds in F1 and INDY

2006-10-12 Thread James Hernandez
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Cullen Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 4:13 AM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: Olds in F1 From: "James Hernandez" >I actually heard from a guy that worked on the Oldsmobile Aerotech, >that in the 90'

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-12 Thread Dave Cullen
From: "James Hernandez" I actually heard from a guy that worked on the Oldsmobile Aerotech, that in the 90's the majority of F1 and Indy cars were using Aurora V8s. Aurora powered cars took Indy 5 years in a row, 97-2001 drc

RE: Olds in F1

2006-10-11 Thread Bob Barry
Those Repco versions of the Olds 215 were quite inspiring, and the descendents of that Olds engine led a long life in Australia, especially when the descendents of those engines lived on in Australian muscle-cars, notably the Leyland P76: http://www.leylandp76.com/ -Original Message- From

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-11 Thread HotRodHarrys
I remember Bill Porterfield the Olds Engineer and builder of my Mid Engine 442 I had , had something to do with that racing program back then and did actually have some of those engines in his garage. HotRodHarry www.HotRodHarrys.com New Jersey 1983 Hurst Olds (The Johnny Lightning Diecast Y

RE: Olds in F1

2006-10-11 Thread James Hernandez
I actually heard from a guy that worked on the Oldsmobile Aerotech, that in the 90's the majority of F1 and Indy cars were using Aurora V8s. I also seem to remember Olds winning the 24hours LeMans a few years in a row, which ticked off Mercedes and Toyota who don't like being upstaged by American c

Re: Olds in F1

2006-10-11 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, > Did you guys know that Olds was kinda-sorta in Formula 1 racing in the > '60s? I didn't. > http://www.ddavid.com/formula1/brab.htm > > Brabham's cars used a Repco V8, based on the (abandoned) aluminum 215 V8. > Neat. I'd love to find one of those lying around. Did you forget about th

RE: Olds - Question on winter storage

2006-10-10 Thread Don Sugarman
@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: Olds - Question on winter storage Hi Don, Don Sugarman wrote: > I'm looking for some advice on putting my son's '69 442 convertable up for > the winter. If there is any way to afford it set up a portable garage and fill it with mouse traps a

Re: Olds - Question on winter storage

2006-10-10 Thread Cliff Simpson
Hi Don, Don Sugarman wrote: I'm looking for some advice on putting my son's '69 442 convertable up for the winter. If there is any way to afford it set up a portable garage and fill it with mouse traps and poisons. Even put mouse poison in the trunk and on the floor under the seats to ca

Re: Olds diesels still getting bad press

2006-10-04 Thread David Manly
Unfortunately these engines will never outlive there early failure reputation. The last of the models were by all accounts good, reliable transportation, but by then it was to late. I am still in search of a 1985 98 with the diesel. David - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Olds Rearends

2006-09-25 Thread HotRodHarrys
My little brother has one in his 65 425 powered 12 second Cutlassit has 4.10's in it now though. And most likely its not forsale though either :-) But it is that rear I will ask around for you. Hot Rod Harry Mager www.HotRodHarrys.com New Jersey

Re: Olds Rearends

2006-09-25 Thread NUOLDSMAN
Listers,   Anyone have a couple of TM coded 10 bolt corporate rearends they want to sell.  This is the 3.42 posi from a W 30 car, 71 or 72.  One must be in show condition, the other driver quality or better.  I prefer all GM parts, with no aftermarket additions.  Will pay accordingly for

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-25 Thread Duane Parks
Karen,I realize you have a trusted mechanic who has a history with your Olds, but I also go to one who has worked wonders for my '72 (as well as my old '85 diesel Volvo, '01 Ram, '04 Volvo, '98 Maxima, '48 CJ2a, '66 Dart, etc...)  He's an honest guy with a good group working for him.  Specifically,

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-22 Thread Kevin Wright
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:36:09 -0700 (PDT) From: spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Olds spraying oil? - --- Kevin Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It looks to me like the AC compressor front shaft seal bit the big one, judging by the amount of oil on the immediate surr

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
--- Mark Mullins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > Estimated? It could get ridiculous, if it is indeed > the AC compressor. The > compressor itself should be under $150. But, since > you have an R12 system, > there's plenty of room for "additional charges". I > suspect that most sho

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread Mark Mullins
Karen, Estimated? It could get ridiculous, if it is indeed the AC compressor. The compressor itself should be under $150. But, since you have an R12 system, there's plenty of room for "additional charges". I suspect that most shops would recommend that you upgrade to R134. There could be a

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread JonKrisInc
In a message dated 9/21/2006 4:42:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oil I find on drip tray/ground is dirty black, butcrankcase dipstick is clean. When's the last time you changed your oil filter? If you haven't changed it in a while and it's either loose or punc

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
--- Kevin Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It looks to me like the AC compressor front shaft > seal bit the big > one, judging by the amount of oil on the immediate > surrounding area. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] You know, I wonder if THAT is what has been leaking on the ground all this

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread Kevin Wright
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:19:41 -0700 (PDT) From: spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Olds spraying oil? Well, that's good to know...probably have the tools, but can't leave a mess or work on driveway for long or the deed restriction committee will be all over me! He

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread JonKrisInc
In a message dated 9/21/2006 3:40:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Okay, it's probably an AC compressor bad front seal. The screech might also be a bad front compressor bearing, which would knock out the front seal. The oil is from the compressor. And the fan

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
Estimated repair (not DIY)? Karen --- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay, it's probably an AC compressor bad front seal. > The screech might also > be a bad front compressor bearing, which would knock > out the front seal. The > oil is from the compressor. > > Mi

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
Yes, very cold air...but noisy under hood. Karen --- steven pignataro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I notice it on the puke tank/washer fluidtank nest > to > the air compressor. Does the air work? compresser > oil? Steven __ Do You Yahoo!? Tire

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:21 PM Subject: Re: Olds spraying oil? Oh, YEAH...in our heat! A/C is on because I am in there and since problem with driver window not rolling down (don't dare try passenger now), I need air. Air works great and is sup

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
Previous answer...might be it! Karen --- John Holt sr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Karen, Milton: > How about the A/C Compressor,, kinda looks like the > a/c clutch has some oil > around it as well,, Could it be the front compressor > seal sprung a leak? I > know the compressors hold some a

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
; Karen, are you running the AC when you start the car > and run it for a few > minutes? > > Milton Schick > 1964 442 Cutlass > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - Original Message - > From: "John Holt sr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Se

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
car and run it for a few minutes? Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "John Holt sr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 8:36 AM Subject: Re: Olds spraying oil? Karen, Milton: How about the A/C Compre

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread danny wiseley
Karen, I would highly recommend checking the fuel pump "spit hole" due to your description of "smelled a little of gasoline," and your previous posts regarding smelling gasoline in the garage. When the fuel pump diaphragm fails, sometimes gasoline will get into the crankcase and also leak out the

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread John Holt sr
Karen, Milton: How about the A/C Compressor,, kinda looks like the a/c clutch has some oil around it as well,, Could it be the front compressor seal sprung a leak? I know the compressors hold some amount of oil. John

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread steven pignataro
I notice it on the puke tank/washer fluidtank nest to the air compressor. Does the air work? compresser oil? Steven __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > > Here are some pics: > > > http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/spd2demun/album?.dir=/c0fcre2&.src=ph&.tok=phSfNiFB0jvVx_Ab > > > I see oil splatter mostly on the left side, but some > on the right. The fan > blade could ha

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, Here are some pics: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/spd2demun/album?.dir=/c0fcre2&.src=ph&.tok=phSfNiFB0jvVx_Ab I see oil splatter mostly on the left side, but some on the right. The fan blade could have thrown it over there. The oil pressure sending unit is just outside and below the

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-21 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > > So...should I not start up for long? > > NOT rev at all for weekly starts? > > How expensive is this to fix? > > > If that is the cause, it's going to make a mess. The > oil pressure sender is > located at the left

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-20 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, So...should I not start up for long? NOT rev at all for weekly starts? How expensive is this to fix? If that is the cause, it's going to make a mess. The oil pressure sender is located at the left front of the intake manifold, behind the water pump, on top of the ledge over the timin

Re: Olds spraying oil?

2006-09-20 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > > Any ideas on what this sudden spray is? > > > It could be a bad oil pressure sending unit. It's > leaking high pressure oil > out around the top interface between the crimped > metal and the black plastic > center.

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