billmerbach

Well I must first thank buzz he's put up with me and my impatient acts if getting the engine he sent to me running well I got you guys a treat my car runs I still need hoses and such but I got a little video for you guys enjoy

oldcutlass

Glad to hear, even if for a second.

billmerbach

Oh yea I didn't run it too long as I had poured gas down the carb and I had no hoses to circulate water I just needed hope and I got it

oldcutlass

Look forward to the next vid

billmerbach

Might have one today ;D

buzz lightyear

WOW.... It's been a long time since I heard that motor fire up. Sounds good. Later on, I want to see a video of your car leaving some rubber on the asphalt. Another OLDS, coming back on the road.

billmerbach

Will do man I appreciate all you did to help me out can't wait to get it on the road next thing is my free paint and body work my boss is gonna do for me

oldcutlass

Well done Buzz, I know that Bill is really appreciative of the help.

buzz lightyear

Thank You Oldcutlass. It's nice to see a OLDS coming back on the road and a youngster bringing it back too.

Professur

When someone doesn't post for a while ... I just assume it's because your missus has you ducttaped to the bed.

redoldsman

Good hearing from you Bill and that you got some life back in the car. I have wondered where you have been. Welcome back.

billmerbach

Thanks well I uploaded another video on my channel and I found out today the fuel pump is gone so I gotta get a new one of those and I need to create my exhaust I've never been so broke haha

MDchanic

Great to hear from you, Bill.

Waiting to see and hear more.

Don't rush it - it's okay to work at the pace that the money comes in.

- Eric

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tru-blue 442

Welcome back Bill. Rooma-zoom-zoooom!

billmerbach

First time in 20 years I'm so happy I need a throttle and kickdown Cable bracket and valve cover bolts and I can move her around the yard and do all the tuning

Octania

Very nice
4-bbl...

buzz lightyear

Sounds healthy. Nice job Bill.

MDchanic

Good thing these engines can handle a lot of abuse.

This valve cover screws are ¼-20. You should be able to get something to do the job ust about anywhere.

- Eric

billmerbach

Wasn't trying to abuse haha I guess I might have went a little overboard but I was excited as anything haha

CRUZN 66

Looks like you put forth a lot of effort.... One suggestion.... I would change that by-pass hose, looks like the bend is too sharp, at least from what I see in the video ... Could possibly crack and cause a coolant leak....

billmerbach

Will do just a temp setup to test

oldcutlass

X2 on the bypass hose. Well done!

MDchanic

Guys, I think it's a piece of garden hose.



- Eric

billmerbach

Nope its heater hose off a cab over truck xD

MDchanic

Well I guess that's a little bit better.

For whatever it's worth, that's the earlier pre-'70 or '71 arrangement. You can either use that thermostat housing with the special curved hose (available at any auto parts store) OR you can use a later housing (and you may have one lying around) that has a J-shaped tube instead of a stub nipple, with a short straight piece of that heater hose you've already got.

- Eric

billmerbach

Yea I need to Get one

rocketraider

Dang, youngun- I am really proud of you !

Wondered where you'd been- figured some girl had her hooks in you.

billmerbach

Haha thanks and nah