Re: year one '65 gas tank

2006-02-18 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Jeff, You will have a problem using a vented gas cap on your '65 A-body. The gas fill is located at the bumper level. When you acelerate, gas will wash out the filler tube through the vented gas cap. That's why you can't find a vented gas cap for your car. You're not going to have much choice

Re: Air pressure

2006-02-19 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The proper tire pressure is what's shown on the side of your tires. Usually it will say a maximum load at a certain pressure. On most car tire radials, that's 35 pounds. Always go by what the tires say. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From:

Re: Starfire Fan And Radiator

2006-02-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, They enlarged the 215, made it cast iron, and called it a 300. Then they raised the deck and called it a Buick 350. Then again and called it a 400, then a 455. All of them use that same front cover, along with the 231. You forgot the 430. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL

Re: OT--Replacement Headlamp Recommendations?

2006-02-23 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, I've been having trouble with night-blindness while driving, and have decided to replace my yellow-light halogens on new car. Why do you believe that will help? Contray to popular belief, you need light output in the 563 nanometer wavelength, which is the average for daytime

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kurt is 1000% correct. There is only he said she had stories. Nobody has ever stepped up to the plate with *proof* of one. If anyone says there is, let them bring forth the proof. (Which never starts with I know someone...) From personal experience, I knew guys and one gal in 1965 - 1967

Re: Fake 68 H/O - Message from eBay Member Regarding Item #4614532197

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Mr. Evers, I should inform you that my cousin, Matt Lightfoot, FBI Agent, Tucson Office, even knows about this case. Matt's a very involved car guy. He found it quite amusing. The complaint has been forwarded to http://www.ic3.gov/ . I respectfully suggest refraining from any questionable

Re: Re:Roller Coaster Valves

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, K...so the proper fix would be to grind the seat/valve enough to make it sit higher in the head. Or like Fred said, cut the valve stems slightly, if the valve stems are too long. Adjustable pushrods, though, might be a cheaper and equally effective solution. But the hassel of

Re: Roller Coaster Valves

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Joe, Yeah, I get it. That's not the first time GM put out a special in which the tool intself was the specification. Aerospace mfgs and aerospace engine mfgs do exactly the same thing. I've jsu realized that I want that tool. Now, I need to find one. Joe, do you have a part number for that

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, 1) To be factory original, the perfect proof would be the window sticker showing the Olds option code for a 425 engine, either installed at the factory on the assembly line, or installed by the dealer in the dealership's garage. Unfortunately, no such factory Olds option code exists for

Re: Roller Coaster Valves

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Why can't you move the piston to the compression stroke (so both valves are closed), tighten up the pushrods so there's no lash and be done? I thought this would be super simple. Or put the piston at TDC firing, which is simplest, and then adjust. However, I don't like to fiddle with 2

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, I think I'm beginning to understand but still am a little confused. Are you saying that the 68 69 Hurst Oldsmobiles were basically modifieds with no warranty from Oldsmobile? Nope, that's a totally different animal. Hurst and Olds entered into a formal contract for Hurst to

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-25 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kerry, 455s were in A-bodies at that time in the form of the 2-barrel Turnpike Cruiser, which apparently didn't have a HP rating high enough to worry the big cheeses at GM, so the cubic inch size was allowed through. Sounds like corporate politics to me. However, I've had and seen different

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I think what we are saying is...if Olds did run low on the new 400 motor to put in the car for its early production...that maybe...just maybe they did put the 425 motors in some. I thinks thats all some are saying. They didn't run out of 400Es, and I'm sure the CEO of Olds would fire his

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I thought I read, a Qjet could out perform the old tri-power, which is why they stopped building them. Now a dual quad is another thing. Nope. I have no idea as to the real reason the tri-power was offered as an option for only 1966 and was avialable as a dealer parts package for 1967. It

Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Willis! Kool Wow! It didn't bore me for one nanosecond! I love to hear this stuff, for it's what I grew up with. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Willis Dennis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Sunday, February 26,

Re: Subject: 65 442 w/425 revisited

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I said something similar a few days ago about build sheets and window invoice stickers and dealer sales invoices. Remember the saying, Show me the money!? All I'm saying is, Show me the option code! It can't be built on the assembly line or added on by the dealer without an option code.

Re: C OPO

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I never meant that Yenko and Harrell were the only ones who got COPOs. Once Yenko started the ball rolling, all of the Chevy dealers wanted in on the action. It was money. This was a bit removed from the original arguement to begin with. Once the muscle car craze started, all car

Re: Gear Vendors Installation, Part 2.

2006-02-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, What I ended up doing is probably totally wrong. Please bring on the dangers of this installation. There's nothing wrong with putting the crossmember under the frame. It's okay. However, there is one very big item you need to look at. Puting the crossmember under the frame will

Re: Fake '68 H/O

2006-02-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Oh, I just noticed. Evers *can* spell correctly when he's mad. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: James Hernandez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: FW: Fake '68 H/O This is his

Re: OMG, W43 in JWO!

2006-03-01 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
James Chris, http://www.oldsclub.org/images/CoversJWO/feb2006.pdf It's a .pdf so you need to have Adobe Acrobat installed to view it. I have AA 7.0, but the URL doesn't want to download properly. Is it OCA accessable only? Pretty sweet write up of the W43 Olds 455 Hemi's in today's

Re: Cam, rod, main Bearings

2006-03-01 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, I don't know what the seller on eBay is offering, but engine bearings and piston rings are the 2 engine items that one never buys on the cheap. For bearings, the ***only*** ones to use are Clevite 77. For piston rings, Sealed Power Plasma Sprayed Moly rings are for street engines.

Re: ebay '70 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 DISTRIBUTOR CORE (4617638209)

2006-03-02 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
When the catalog describes an engine as 4BC it means the center main caps have 4 bolts rather than the normal 2 bolts that hold the main cap down. Tell the jerk that anyone who knows one iota about vehicles knows that 4BC stands for four barrel carburetor. Jeez Milton Schick

Re: RFID vehicle tracking and cheap easy fines for speeding.

2006-03-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Find the black box and build a Faraday cage around it. Ground the cage to the vehicle. That will block any broadcast signal. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: David Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Friday, March

Re: new fuel brings the demise of the Muscle car?

2006-03-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Where there is a demand, there will be a supply. I don't believe for one nanosecond we will ever have a problem getting gasoline for our cars. The 85% Ethanol is fine, but it ***will*** require much larger jets in the carb and timing changes. Otherwise, the engine will be toast. Ethanol is

Re: Mondello/ engle cam question

2006-03-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Overall, I'd say that you would notice a little less on low end, around the city, but would see more acceleration on the freeway and open highway. Is that what you're looking for? Are you comparing that to my 455 or the 350 in stock form? The 350. Comparing the Engle cam to your stock 350

Re: Intake/header gaskets

2006-03-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Randy, I have some 371 nos (Mr.Gasket) header gaskets,i think they are a bit hard over the years. Someone suggested soak in water a short time,,someone else said sparay them with carb clean. They are the old style thick paper layers(asbestos?)type like these...

Re: OT:RFID vehicle tracking and cheap easy fines for speeding.

2006-03-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
It's not in the computer. It's stored in the black box. It can only remember what happened for 30 seconds prior to engine and/or electrical shutdown. That's more than enough for traffic accident investigation. It's too much data for the very limited storage capacity currently used. We just

Re: DIY Carb Rebuilding

2006-03-04 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, Joe's right. It's not that hard. Follow the advice in the book and the instructions that come with the carb kit. Pay strict attention to detail. You can buy a 1-2 gallon pail of carb cleaner to soak the disassembled carb in. The cleaner washes off with water. Then, use compressed air

Re: Headers in the raw

2006-03-05 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Randy, Great! You got them done. You had the same problem I did on my '59 394(418) fenderwells in trying to get each tube the same length. It's very tough to do, particularly when the car doesn't want to cooperate. You should go a lot faster and quicker. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass

Re: What makes a Oldsmobile a Oldsmobile? Your thoughts?

2006-03-07 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
David, For me, it's the '64 Olds F-85 A-body, and to a slightly lesser extent, the '65 Olds F-85 A-body. In mid-September, 1963, a few days after my 17th birthday (born 4 Sept. '46), my Dad took me to the national new car announcement show for Oldsmobile, held that year in Kansas City,

Re: W30 10 cyl for sale on ebay :)

2006-03-09 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Looks like the listing was closed by eBay. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: RickChiero [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 10:59 PM Subject: W30 10 cyl for sale on ebay :)

Re: WTB 1968 442 converible

2006-03-10 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I will watch the central north east for one. Thanks, Harry. I should also have said that Matt will do a frame off restoration, then use his Olds drive train of choice. Matt isn't affraid of some rust. Matt could opt for Thunder Mark II as his drive train. :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442

Re: FRAUD: Re: Message from eBay Member

2006-03-11 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
And it's not even 1 April yet!!! Oh Boy-O-Boy, what a 1 April this will be. I don't even think I'll turn on the computer. :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kerry Doyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Saturday,

Fw: Question for item #8045390901 - 455 OLDSMOBILE FORGED STEEL CRANKSHAFT 400943

2006-03-15 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
List, Fisrt: Is the 400493 I.D. number on a 455 Olds forged crank supposed to be stamped on the crank somewhere? Second: There is a 455 Olds forged crank on eBay at 8045390901 right now. My cousin, Matt, wants to bid on it. The eBay photos didn't correctly show me the forging parting line,

Re: Sad New

2006-03-15 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ronald, I understand. In August 2003, I ran into a hailstorm just south of Flagstaff, AZ, that had hail up to softball size. All the top surfaces and the windshield of my '97 Pontiac Trans Sport were destroyed. The hood, the roof, grill, one headlight, all headlight and parking light covers,

Re: 1- 1/4 Sway bar

2006-03-16 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
James, I got a new 1-1/4 front sway bar for my 1970 442 and the end link bolt seems too short. can't get the nut to screw on. I'm using poly bushings on it.. Should I use the rubber? There's 2 ways to do it. If you are reusing the stock bolts, then get a very big C clamp and compress the

Re: Olds 455 Turkey Tray Reuse?

2006-03-16 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I have talked with John Kelsey and he suggested I ask the group is it OK to use gaskets and the old turkey tray or should I buy a new turkey tray and forget the gaskets? I refuse to ever use the turkey tray on any type of intake manifold and will only use gaskets, in particular, Mr. Gasket

Re: Olds 455 Turkey Tray Reuse?

2006-03-16 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Gaskets only will work fine with the stock cast iron intake manifold. The exhaust crossover doesn't need to be blocked in the intake manifold. Milton Schick 19674 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Infinite Space Systems, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile

Re: What color should I paint my 455?

2006-03-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
TJ, So not really OE looking anyway. In that case, I'd paint her gloss black. She would radiate more heat out of the engine's cooling system to the surrounding air. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Olds 455 Turkey Tray Reuse?

2006-03-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I blocked the heads, and here in Tampa, as in AZ.. gets hot, so anything I can do to help keep the gas cooler, I try :-) I understand. I do the same thing, when I get a chance. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Intake Gasket, Blocking Crossover.

2006-03-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, What I have is an Edelbrock Performer intake. Now through the years I have seen people mention it, but I never really got a chance to ask WHAT is the reason for blocking the crossover. I assume it is a heat issue? Yes, as already answered as far as a denser fuel charge. However, it

Re: Shock Suggestions, Thanks again., and the Toyota dealer that fixed my OLDS.

2006-03-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, I asked a while back about shock recommendations. I decided that pricier must be better and went with the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Kind of a nightmare to get them though. I called Summit Racing. I finally have all 4 shocks in. I hope they don't suck. I regret that you had problems

Re: Another Scam?

2006-03-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
First, I've seen this car before. I'll bet on eBay. Second, ORIGINAL 400 CUBIC INCH RAM ROD ENGINE HAS BEEN... No, a 400 442 engine is *not* a Ram Rod engine. A Ram Rod engine is a High Performance 350. Someone re-educate this jerk! Please! Third, would someone explain why any internet

Re: 1- 1/4 Sway bar

2006-03-18 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
James, I have the Poly end link kit for it. That is the kit that does not work. I guess I will have to get a new end link bolt for it. In that case, contact Energy Suspension at once. The vendor you bought it from gave you the wrong kit number. There are 10 different kits with 3 different

Re: 442- what does it MEAN?!?!?

2006-03-19 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
'65 442s were available with an automatic, so that wouldn't work. '65 was 400, 4 barrel, dual exhaust. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 12:24 AM Subject:

Re: 442- what's it mean? Wanna Dual?

2006-03-19 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
400 big block 4 barrel 2(dual exahust) For 1965 to 1969. = Huh, the '66 tri-carbs buck that idea. Come on guys, quit splitting hairs. The '66 442 base option was a 4 barrel. The 3x2 (6 barrel) was an add-on option to the '66 442 and was very limited. In '67, the 3x2

Re: Another engine builder asserts Olds superiority

2006-03-20 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
What he said is true. The race version of the 455 Olds Hemi the Olds RE engine lab was going to build would have been so far ahead of a Mopar 426 Hemi, Mopar wouldn't have been able to see daylight. I never talk about it, because nobody would believe me. (Remember the guy I got into the

Poor folks auction

2006-03-20 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
http://coolcatcorp.com/millerauction/MillerAuction.html I wonder if there's an Olds cache somewhere? Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming

Re: Further Questions- Blocking Intake Crossovers

2006-03-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, My car is a '72 Cutlass Supreme. I have a 455 with an edelbrock performer intake. I'm running a Holley 750 carb with an electric choke. I drive the car on summer weekends, and to car shows. Maybe 1000 miles a year, never in the cold, unless perhaps a spring show. With my electric

Re: 62 Toronado parts :-O

2006-03-22 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Did you send an E-mail to the seller to recheck his ad copy? That he's an idiot? Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Christopher Witt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: f/s: 62

Re: Hi-risers

2006-03-22 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
They're building all-terrain passenger cars, instead of 4x4 trucks! Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kevin Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: Hi-risers So, the jacked up

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar-29-

2006-03-23 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The eBay site says page not responding. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:22 AM Subject: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar-29-

2006-03-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
This guy has got to be a real joke. How can eBay allow this kind of crap? Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Cliff Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:03 AM Subject: Re: Check out eBay

Re: RE Olds

2006-03-24 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The marroons didn't respond to my E-mail raking them over the coals. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: 77w30 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:53 PM Subject: FW: RE Olds This is what I received

Re: Zinc for flat tappet cam breakin

2006-03-26 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Jerry, Go to: http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?show=browsePartslvl=2prt=15 Crane has the **best** cam break-in lubricants in the world. Also, GM EOS is extremely high in zinc. You can buy it at any GM parts deptartment. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original

Re: Re olds oil pan

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Steven, someone was asking about oil pans for their engine rebuild. I don't know much about the pan options but I was rereading a july 1994 hot rod in the reading room today and they were building a 705ci merlin. They were using a olds drce-patterned pan, what ever that is. Hope it helps,,

Re: Dynamometer specs 371

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Randy, that sounds Grreeaattt, as Tony The Tiger would say. You're going to have a Tiger under your hood. :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re olds oil pan

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Steven, Apparently though nothing in this tiny brain of mine will ever be of help to other people. Never, ever say that. Different people, different ways. Read the biography of Audie Murphy. :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Olds Cop Cars, spotlights, etc

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, I havent sent any emails in a while but wanted to comment on this.I have seen an original 72 Cutlass 4 door cop car. A guy has one up here near Seattle, I think he may even be Canadian.It was a V-Coded car and had a single snorkel 442 air cleaner setup that would have been

Re: Crank grind?

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, He's measured the rods and they're in the middle of spec. He's also measured the crank which is on the narrow end of spec, leaving me with apporx. .002 oil clearance. 0.002 is fine. What bearing clearance on the rods and mains were you planning on running? He says that It's

Re: Physics 101

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, I to like to see higher than 7 PSI at idle, but most race engine builders insist this is enough. If they do, they're nuts. :-))) I prefer a minimum of 15 to be on the safe side. I agree with you. 20 is better. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar...

2006-03-28 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Heres his answer: The vehicle has been street raced on an old road with a stopwatch. A mechanic has my file, which I am having difficulty reaching. This car is well worth what is being asked. Another marroon. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Crank grind

2006-03-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, Um... Since I've never done a bottom end, I don't know. How much *should* there be? Directly from the Olds shop manual with minimum and maximum clearances: Mains #1-4 = 0.0015 to 0.0031 Main #5 = 0.002 to 0.0034 Rods = 0.0008 to 0.0018 For a high performance Olds engine that will

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar...

2006-03-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
He answered me with the block and head castsheres his answer: I think I looked in the right place. Cast #E 409 686. E 403686 77, 80cc 2.000, 2.072 1.625 1970 455's, except W-30. Valves commonly 2.000 and 1.625, but Toronado and 442 heads had the larger 2.072 intakes. Valve

Re: Insurance

2006-03-30 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I however drive my classics to work and also to the mall and walmart, which is not covered by the average classic car insurance. I have full coverage through State Farm for my classic cars. And road trips and other interesting things. My A-Bodies are to be driven and used. State Farm has

Re: Crank grind?

2006-03-30 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
but what's a windage tray? Bolts to the main cap bolts and fits between the oil pan and the rest of the crankcase above it. It keeps the wind (windage, get it) created by the spinning crank and rods from whipping the oil and foaming it at higher RPMs. It also greatly cuts down on oil splash

Re: ????? ebay

2006-03-30 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Choke. Another lying used car seller. 8 heads belong on a '73 and later 350. Numbers matching in a pig's eye! And what's it doing with a W-27 rear axle housing? Gimme a break. All we seem to be seeing is fraudulent Oldses on eBay lately. It's simply a parts cars assembled into something to

Re: ????? ebay

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Space Systems, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Choke. Another lying used car seller. 8 heads belong on a '73 and later 350. Numbers matching in a pig's eye! And what's it doing with a W-27 rear axle housing? Gimme a break. All we seem to be seeing is fraudulent Oldses on eBay lately. It's simply

Re: titles andcanadian customs arizonna/ calif cars

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, Next I got the 1976 y-76 cutlass s I bought from az. Nj is really pissing me off about issuing a title even after I got a bill of sale from Joe. I can't get a good pencil trace of vin. I even had a friend who is a state trooper write all the info down in the form of a police report which

Re: Crank grind, windage tray

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, But...which is better, a windage tray or a crank scraper? I'm guessing both is overkill. In an engine where maximum power is required, both are used. For the street, the windage tray is usually sufficient. Right...I thought you could get a rough idea of the oil gap using the

Re: Compression Ratio

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, Doh! I should have remembered that there are neat little devices like this. What should I expect the deck height to be and how thick should I expect the head gaskets to be? The factory spec for SBO deck height is 9.33 (from the Olds FAQ, Engines section). Deak height is the

Re: oh what fun 69 cutlass w-30 ????????????

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, a sweet looking trophy blue 69 cutlass s conv. Now what's odd he claims this is a w-30, but it has a 2 speed jet way trans with a floor shift 3.23 posi, and everything to seem to be correct. The 400 bb has been replaced by a 1973 455 but he has the 400. The car is a 442 and has the

Re: ????? ebay

2006-03-31 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Danny, Milton, I think you left out a word. Insert reputable in front of dealer and your statement will be more accurate. Some dealers will put on any part that will get the car out the door. You have a point. I was fairly spoiled in that Howard-Willy and Kahan were honest dealerships. At

Re: oh what fun 69 cutlass w-30 ????????????

2006-04-01 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, It was ordered with the 2 speed, than he purchased the w-30 package, from the dealership. They bolted the parts onto his cutlass s. I understand what you're saying, but...doesn't the dealer installed W30 package come with a 455, TH400, different springs-shocks-swaybars, and the OAI

Re: oh what fun 69 cutlass w-30 ????????????

2006-04-01 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, from what i got it already had the peformance suspension, but the main reasoning for the 2 speed is this you could wind it up and only shift once.. alot of the chevy guys run them now. Actually, there's a long standing argument over how many speeds a transmission should have for

Re: ebay 70 Cs was 442?

2006-04-02 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The left head is clearly an 8 and an 8 is just barely visable on the right head. There's some stuff partially in the way on the right. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can confirm that the 6 does indeed curl around much more than necessary. It looks a *lot* like an 8. Got

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : 442 (item 4627063953 end time Apr-05-06 2

2006-04-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Blast them some more. Where's the chrome 442 emblems on the body? A real 442 has *no* emblems on the engine. Where's the photo of the 442 emblem on the dash? It's a parts car. I'm beginning to think all of the real 442s for sale have been all used up...they've all been sold...and all that's

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4627055403 end time Apr-05-

2006-04-03 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
That's a good one, turns over but does not run. He should of worded it a bit differently, like engine will spin with the starter or by hand but missing carb, water pump, etc. At least he's honest and admits it's a clone. He gets points for that. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL

Re: TH400 slip

2006-04-04 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Allen, I just had my 68 TH400 OG tranny rebuilt in my 68 442. I will be bringing it back to AAMCO when the weather is better in VT, yup, it's snowing. The problem now: If I am cruising at 50 and hit the kick down, the engine seems to race freely in 2nd gear and the car seems to not

Re: (no subject)

2006-04-04 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Gregory, I don't know what you did to that attachment, but it locked up my screen and my computer. My AVG anti-virus kicked in hard and saved everything. Then I had to use ctrl-alt-delete to clear out of it. Now, I need to run an AVG complete scan of my computer. You had better check to see

Re: TH400 Slip

2006-04-05 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Thanks for the feedback! I have a question about the vacuum hose off the manifold. When the previous owner rebuilt the motor he may have changed the cam shaft making it a bit more aggressive. Is it possible that it doesn't create enough vacuum to work the tranny properly? No. The amount

Fw: ebay 442?

2006-04-05 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Okay guys, my cousin asked me this question, below. Matt wants a '68 442 convertible. He has requested a picture of the VIN. He had a '68 Cutlass convertible in high school in the mid-'80s. He really likes '68 convertibles. The 455 may or may not be all that is claimed. That probably won't

Fw: Fw: ebay 442?

2006-04-05 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
From Matt. J. Remember, Matt is a FBI agent. :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Matthew Lightfoot [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Infinite Space Systems, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 3:16 PM Subject: Re: Fw: ebay

Re: Pistons, CR's, and overbores

2006-04-06 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, You've opened up a can of worms. Only reason I mention it is the guys on ROP say high compression doesn't play well with the computer. I'm not at all sure why. You can see my post and the responses here. http://realoldspower.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=170732#170732 I am very

Re: Lansing Billboard....

2006-04-06 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6082_Billboard_Lordforgiveus.jpg I think I know who's behind this. It appears to say Dear Gracious Heavenly Father, Forgive us out sin of being dependent upon the Automobile Industry and not on You. Please restore inxxxiton,

Re: TH400 Slip Up

2006-04-07 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ouch! Wait a minute. Your initial post said the engine races freely without the car accelerating when you floor it, IIRC? Is this right? Fred's right. If the engine is revving up, and you're not going anywhere, how did the mech. come up with the idea of a fuel delivery problem? That

Re: New car in the stable

2006-04-07 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karl, Way too cool and neat! There were a lot of racers who liked 3-speeds instead of 4-speeds. That's part of the argument. Do you want to run through 4 gears through the quarter or use three and keep the engine at max horsepower RPM for the last 200 yards or so until you cross the finish

Re: taking a classic to a car wash?

2006-04-07 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Joe, I've got a sort of odd question. Is it safe to take a classic car to a car wash? I normally wouldn't think twice about it, but I could've sworn I heard somewhere that something about automatic carwashes doesn't play nice with older paints, or something to that effect. My 1979 Calais

Re: taking a classic to a car wash?

2006-04-07 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
You might as well sprinkle some sand on it before you go just to make sure it scratches your car all over instead of just a few places. I've never had an automatic car wash scratch a paint surface on any car. The liability insurance for the car wash company wouldn't stand for it. Milton

Re: New car in the stable

2006-04-08 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karl, All the paperwork and quote he got all had 3spd floor shift M14 listed. He was dead set on that 3spd. Then I think I know how he thought. :-))) I have a tri-power intake setup... but since I have all paperwork on this car, I think I'll leave it exactly as he ordered it, except for

Re: 64-5-6-7 air cleaners: what happened to red= 4bbl, bk= 2bbl?

2006-04-08 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Bill, switch to 4Bl Go with Torker or o4b? Don't use a Torker, unless you have a high RPM hot engine. Use the O4B or use my favorite, an Offy 360 Degree Equa-Flow high rise. I have a edlebrock carb from the 350 (have to figure which one)and I have a Holley also.Or find a Quad. I'd

Re: distrib choice.

2006-04-09 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
I have a friend with a 69 cutlass with a 455, the guy mostly just cruises his car. But over revved it a few months ago spinning a brg. Well the engine is back under the hood, he wants a msd ignition system. With 6al box, normally id run the mechanical advance set up. But he drives this car as

Re: RE:TH400 Slip Up

2006-04-10 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
this part, for some reason I think I read somewhere that they don't but I think someone is reproducing it. If everything else fails I would give this a try. Frank Siano on digest mode [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 14:18:58 -0700 From: Infinite Space Systems, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re

Ron Fama's server at Comcast.net

2006-04-10 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ron, I've been trying to send you a message for the past 24 hours. Comcast keeps bouncing it back. Two other people who have Comcast who I sent messages to 24 hours ago are also bouncing back. I've sent all of the messages twice now. The message follows: Ron, does this look like the

Re: Tranny seal leaks

2006-04-12 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Mark, You have to determine precisely where the fliud is coming from. There's11 places where it could be leaking out. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 7:57 PM

Re: Another bastard 442 on eVil

2006-04-15 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
B42671M129714 B = ? Probably a 3 misread 4267 = Cutlass Supreme V8 Convertible 1 = 1971 M = Lansing 129714 = sequence She's not a 442, which explains why there's only one 442 emblem on her. I'll bet the rest of the sign says, Dupage Auto * Truck Salvage. She's a parts car with a 442

Re: Another bastard 442 on eVil

2006-04-15 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
The business has been there for a long time and mainly does repair work and has a dozen or more cars for sale at any one time. I went to yahoo yellow pages and did a search on Dupage Auto Truck. I found an address in Chicago, which is where the auction is from. I'll bet the rest of the sign

Vista Cruiser List

2006-04-15 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Would the guys on the Olds List who are connected with the Vista Cruiser List tell me how to join the VC List? I'm beginning to do some work on my '65 Vista Cruiser. I'm going to have questions. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Firewall grommets

2006-04-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kevin, so how about this: Does anyone know of a source for the big honking (1.75 hole) grommet on the firewall that the AC vacuum lines go through? I can't find it at Year One, Brother's, The Parts Place, or OPG. While I'm at it, a new on for the 1.25 hole above the fuse block would be

Re: Melling oil pump for 455

2006-04-17 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Matt, Hi all, my second 455 needs e new oil pump, no such extravagacy down here in Chile ;-(( Any good-bad opinions about them Melling? Nothern Ato Parts sells one in roughly usd 25!! Melling is fine. http://www.melling.com/products/melling_catalog.pdf

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