Rebuilding a 350

77omega · 05-09-2008, 05:12 PM

I have rebuilt engines before, just not an Olds. Is there a good step by step Olds small block rebuid book? And where can i get it? Thanks

captjim · 05-09-2008, 07:27 PM

Normally, I would NEVER recommend Mondello, but this is the best Olds specific manual that I have read. I think Joe must have written it back when he was in charge. Just DON'T BUY ANYTHING ELSE FROM THEM!!! Are we clear on that?
http://www.mondellotwister.com/99cat.html

Oldsguy · 05-11-2008, 03:16 PM

I read you other post asking about using a chevy engine, so you have decided to rebuild the Olds? Good.

joe_padavano · 05-11-2008, 03:38 PM

I agree that Mondello's book is the one good thing they sell, but you can find several good Olds buildup articles on line for free. Here's one:

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...ler/index.html

Warhead · 05-13-2008, 02:22 PM

They do have a sweetheart of a oil pump relief spring that is second to none. Developed when Joe was there (as was the manual that Jim refered to). Double spring, less than $10. Good insurance. Otherwise, DO NOT buy anything else from those incompetent thieves.
Jim

Old Red · 05-13-2008, 06:35 PM

i made the mistake of ordering a manifold from them. they sent the wrong freakin one and tried to blame it on us. needless to say i will never buy from them again

Redog · 05-13-2008, 06:54 PM

I looked at the site when I was building the 350, and it was like 2 to 3 times the price than Summit

05-09-2008, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
77omega Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 19	Rebuilding a 350 I have rebuilt engines before, just not an Olds. Is there a good step by step Olds small block rebuid book? And where can i get it? Thanks

05-11-2008, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,859	I read you other post asking about using a chevy engine, so you have decided to rebuild the Olds? Good. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

05-11-2008, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,535	I agree that Mondello's book is the one good thing they sell, but you can find several good Olds buildup articles on line for free. Here's one: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...ler/index.html __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

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Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 697	I looked at the site when I was building the 350, and it was like 2 to 3 times the price than Summit __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket 2005 Nissan Altima (her's)

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05-09-2008, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
captjim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 122	Normally, I would NEVER recommend Mondello, but this is the best Olds specific manual that I have read. I think Joe must have written it back when he was in charge. Just DON'T BUY ANYTHING ELSE FROM THEM!!! Are we clear on that? http://www.mondellotwister.com/99cat.html

05-13-2008, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Warhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 87	They do have a sweetheart of a oil pump relief spring that is second to none. Developed when Joe was there (as was the manual that Jim refered to). Double spring, less than $10. Good insurance. Otherwise, DO NOT buy anything else from those incompetent thieves. Jim

05-13-2008, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Old Red 1966 Olds F-85 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	i made the mistake of ordering a manifold from them. they sent the wrong freakin one and tried to blame it on us. needless to say i will never buy from them again

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