Need 1955 "88" help

1arunem · February 8th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Hi guys, I am needing some info on my 1955 Olds 88.. Today what sounds like the water pump started making some noise. I believe the bearing are gone in it. It looks like it simply unbolts around the perimeter (bolted to the timing cover) after removing the fan. Is it that simple?

Also, I need a source for a replacement pump.

Thirdly (is that a word?), the fuel pump has two lines coming off of the top of it. These appear to be vaccuum. Is this correct?

Thanks!
Warren..

ozoneblue · February 8th, 2009, 05:43 PM

is it a 324 ? if so not a hard job & yes one is a vac line going to the pump : Parts NAPA stores can order it dont expect them to have on there shelf

1arunem · February 8th, 2009, 06:21 PM

Yes, it is a 324, sorry I should have stated that. I assume both lines on top of the fuel pump are vacuum? They go to a tee and then to the wiper motor..

Never seen it set up that way, but hey if it works..

BTW, I put 1955 by mistake.. it is a 1956..

redoldsman · February 8th, 2009, 06:34 PM

If NAPA does not have it, try Fusicks. They are nothing but Olds stuff and are good guys as most Oldsmobile people are. NAPA will probably have it and I would try them first.

citcapp · February 8th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Another mail order house to try is Rock Auto. Good people to do business with

February 8th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Need 1955 "88" help Hi guys, I am needing some info on my 1955 Olds 88.. Today what sounds like the water pump started making some noise. I believe the bearing are gone in it. It looks like it simply unbolts around the perimeter (bolted to the timing cover) after removing the fan. Is it that simple? Also, I need a source for a replacement pump. Thirdly (is that a word?), the fuel pump has two lines coming off of the top of it. These appear to be vaccuum. Is this correct? Thanks! Warren.. Last edited by 1arunem; February 8th, 2009 at 06:22 PM..

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ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	55 Olds is it a 324 ? if so not a hard job & yes one is a vac line going to the pump : Parts NAPA stores can order it dont expect them to have on there shelf __________________ OzoneBlue project cars for sale Last edited by ozoneblue; February 8th, 2009 at 05:45 PM.. Reason: add

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redoldsman Proud Viet Nam Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 480	If NAPA does not have it, try Fusicks. They are nothing but Olds stuff and are good guys as most Oldsmobile people are. NAPA will probably have it and I would try them first. __________________ redoldsman

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citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Another mail order house to try is Rock Auto. Good people to do business with __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

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February 8th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
1arunem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Yes, it is a 324, sorry I should have stated that. I assume both lines on top of the fuel pump are vacuum? They go to a tee and then to the wiper motor.. Never seen it set up that way, but hey if it works.. BTW, I put 1955 by mistake.. it is a 1956..

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