[re: CW sent ebayer '20th-century-parts' a correction on his misuse of the
wording that OAI stands for: "Fits: 1968-70 350,400,455 cid V8 Oldsmobile
442,Rallye,W31,W32 with Heavy Duty Cooling
1968-70 350 cid V8 all F85,88,98 models with air conditioning & Heavy Duty
cooling or radiator outside air injection"
ebayer replies:
??? All catalog listings from 1968 show the term as Outside air
injection ??? Ref. Airtex , L C Products, Warner Machine, Van Alan
Catalogs Etc. Are they right or wrong ??? regards Konrad
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Kewl. I will pay you for your time to send me photos of that text.
I usually go by the FACTORY literature- Chassis Service Manuals,
advertising, Engine and Car Assembly Manual, Part number manuals, etc. They
generally refer to the option as simply "OAI," but on the rare instance that
it is is spelled out, it is Outside Air INDUCTION.
Yes, I am certain.... notice please my moniker, and when you go to the FAQ
files on 442.com for Olds Info, notice who 'wrote the book' on engine parts.
I also own two 1968 W30's, which of course came with the OAI package.
Now, there is the A.I.R. system, commonly known as the 'smog pump' - that is
a TLA for Air INJECTION reaction- which has NOTHING to do with Water Pump
selection. Whereas, the cars with OAI were the hottest of the hot rods, and
therefore got the HD cooling system, Y72, just like of course AC equipped
cars. I guess we need to add this tidbit to the FAQ files, to dispel yet
another pc of Olds misinformation.
In short, yeah, I guess I am sure I know what I am talking about... and you
can believe me.
Cash via PayPal or MO in the mail if you send me photos of anyone's
literature stating "Outside Air INJECTION"
Include please photos of the erroneous text itself, the cover of the book or
whatnot, and the address/ name of the company that is responsible. Then we
can assemble an errata list to warn others that not everything they see in
print is Gospel.
Thanks.
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Chris Witt
*the* Rocket Scientist
1303 W. Miller Rd.
Lansing MI 48911
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Cell 517-449-0432 weekends or short weekday calls or leave message.
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