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morrowjm4154 · April 9th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Hello all, I am new to the site and wanted to see how this works. I have a 1971 Cutlass S and I am in the process of completing an engine swap. I am putting in a 455 that I pulled from a 71 98. I am running into small issues such as forgetting to put gaskets here and there. I hope that some of you may have some schematics for me to use or be able to send me to a site so I can have a view to look at and step me through this process. Thanks

Jamesbo · April 10th, 2009, 05:24 AM

Welcome aboard

Yep ya gotta put the gaskets whar they're spose to be or things aren't gonna go very smoothly.

Check out the Big block section or ask some specific questions. We've got guys here who can do it blindfolded.

citcapp · April 10th, 2009, 08:29 AM

A gasket kit discribes all of the gaskets it contains, that along with a shop manual for your car should get you through this. Check e-bay or other internet site to locate you shop manual

morrowjm4154 · April 10th, 2009, 09:09 AM

thanks for the reply gents. I have purchased a shop manual from chiltons and I hope it will walk me through it a little more. I had made plans on taking pictures during the tear down, but I always stop after a certain amount of time. Lesson learned. I will ask questions as I go.

wmachine · April 10th, 2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by morrowjm4154

thanks for the reply gents. I have purchased a shop manual from chiltons and I hope it will walk me through it a little more. I had made plans on taking pictures during the tear down, but I always stop after a certain amount of time. Lesson learned. I will ask questions as I go.

I would put the Chilton's manual aside (as in pitch), and get:
1. Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual for 1971. ~$35.00
2. Oldsmobile Product Information Manual for 1971. ~25.00
Both available online (Ebay) and both worth every penny. Will have all the info you can get.
There is nothing I know of that will step you through and engine swap though.

derek nesdoly · April 10th, 2009, 01:52 PM

x2 ...those manuals save you asking a lot of questions.As a recent Newb, the search feature here and other Old's sites yields a wealth of info. Welcome, derek

April 9th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
morrowjm4154 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	New to forum Hello all, I am new to the site and wanted to see how this works. I have a 1971 Cutlass S and I am in the process of completing an engine swap. I am putting in a 455 that I pulled from a 71 98. I am running into small issues such as forgetting to put gaskets here and there. I hope that some of you may have some schematics for me to use or be able to send me to a site so I can have a view to look at and step me through this process. Thanks

April 10th, 2009, 05:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,854	Welcome Welcome aboard Yep ya gotta put the gaskets whar they're spose to be or things aren't gonna go very smoothly. Check out the Big block section or ask some specific questions. We've got guys here who can do it blindfolded. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

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citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	A gasket kit discribes all of the gaskets it contains, that along with a shop manual for your car should get you through this. Check e-bay or other internet site to locate you shop manual __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

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morrowjm4154 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	thanks for the reply gents. I have purchased a shop manual from chiltons and I hope it will walk me through it a little more. I had made plans on taking pictures during the tear down, but I always stop after a certain amount of time. Lesson learned. I will ask questions as I go.

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derek nesdoly olds..older..oldest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 276	x2 ...those manuals save you asking a lot of questions.As a recent Newb, the search feature here and other Old's sites yields a wealth of info. Welcome, derek