Re: Merry Christmas

2006-12-27 Thread Duane Parks
Ok, the specifics (if anyone is interested)... Battery Companion .75 and 1.5 Amp trickle charger with float mode is what I got. Says it's ideal (we'll see) for Motorcycles, ATV's, Lawn Mowers, and Classic Automobiles. Hmmm. It even comes with two types of connectors, the clip style and the

Re: Zinc levels in oil

2006-12-27 Thread Matt Brule
Thanks Milton! Matt - Original Message - From: Infinite Space Systems, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:46 AM Subject: Re: Zinc levels in oil Matt, Second, From following the list and some reading it looks like deisel oil,

Re: Castrol ZDDP response

2006-12-27 Thread Dave Wyatt
I've been running Castrol GTX 20W-50 in my 4-4-2 since I put it together in 1984. Run the hell out of that car ever since, over 30K, with no problems. Many top end charges on remote highways, running the guts out of it on the drag strip, turning 5500+ going through the lights. Like a Timex,

Zinc levels in oil - Royal Purple???

2006-12-27 Thread Marty McLeod
Milton I found the Pennzoil racing oil that you are switching to at my local auto store and it is readily available. My only concern is the 25W50 weight of the oil. Some of the mornings when we leave for a show the temperature might be in the high 30's low 40's. Is this too thick of an oil to

Merry Christmas

2006-12-27 Thread bcroe
Any proper float charger should be capable of shuttng down to near zero current at full battery charge. Different levels of maximum current are only useful to supply any accessories that may cause a constant drain, or to more quickly (save a day) bring up a pretty down battery. Bruce Roe 27

Castrol ZDDP response

2006-12-27 Thread bcroe
I'm more worried about engines I drive 300,000 miles, like the 403 in the driveway. Bruce Roe 27 Dec 2006 Dave Wyatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been running Castrol GTX 20W-50 in my 4-4-2 since I put it together in 1984. Run the hell out of that car ever since, over 30K, with no

Re: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Castrol ZDDP response

2006-12-27 Thread Mike Chatfield
Which flavor of Valvoline Racing 20w-50 racing oil are you running? I am using Valvoline 20w-50 Racing oil marked Not Street Legal on the label. It has much more zinc and phosporus additive. Mike C. 1970 442 455 4speed convertible. - Original Message - From: Dave Wyatt [EMAIL

OT - remembering President Ford

2006-12-27 Thread David Manly
All ~ Here's to a good man and President that was handed a real can of worms to deal with. My condolences to his family. David

Man seeks 1965 B400 442 engine

2006-12-27 Thread Christopher Witt
hello chris. willis from doctor oldsmobile gave me your email. im looking for a 1965 olds 442 engine ( 4 speed ) engine i have a 65 with a 66 442 engine in it and would like to get the correct year. if you have one or know where i may be able to find one please contact me at the email below .

Re: OT - remembering President Ford

2006-12-27 Thread Duane Parks
I was just talking to a coworker on the elevator about Former President Ford. He's the first president I remember (which says something about my age, I guess), but I also know from history that he did well considering the circumstances surrounding his presidency. My condolences as well to his

Re: '50 glass

2006-12-27 Thread Ryan
Thanks, ya, been there done that on my 442... - Original Message - From: Troy Provost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 10:07 PM Subject: Re: '50 glass If you watch them install your glass, Make sure they put masking tape in the areas

Re: PAINT CODES FOUND: YES DICE! #2 addendum

2006-12-27 Thread TODD RUBIN
Joe or Chris went to the PPG site and the color near D says 13042 Lucerne Mist Poly I have a DD and a 313 is that the color in the PPG? It seems correct but my car is faded blue now as the paint is original The chip looks dark...is there any way to confirm the correct color? thanks, Todd -

68-69 Console lock

2006-12-27 Thread Tom Atencio
Hello List, I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Does anyone know how to open a 68-69 console lid without the key or a pry-bar? Thanks Tom Atencio Littleton CO 68 442 (body still off the frame) 70 F85 98 Aurora

quality craftsmanship

2006-12-27 Thread steven pignataro
this is really interesting, really need to appreciate the craftsmanship...stevenhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-Bricklin-Prostreet-big-block-chevy-tubbed_W0QQitemZ110072750304QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem __ Do You Yahoo!?

80s Delta 88 audio install (paging Dave Cullen)

2006-12-27 Thread caeckert
Although I could ask Dave privately, I figure there might be others who could benefit from a public discussion. I have decided that Dave's audio installation (nicely documented at http://pages.cthome.net/davecullen/delta_audio_install.htm#audioinstall is a wonderful model, and I intend to