James - I hate doing it, mostly because of wear on parts, but from a standstill (with these radials) if I stand on it from a dead stop (no brake torque) it will lay down a solid line of thick rubber. I must have been a terror on wheels back in my youth when I owned my '67 442 (1969-1973) & my '72 442 (1976-1981). I am just overly impressed with this 350 cid engine drive train setup - blows me away.

 

 

Almost, except one line with my Open differential. You know, I used to do that in circles with my '67 - that was so much fun. Of course, those were bias belted tires.

 

With a built 400, TH400 with 2500 stall converter, and the 3:55 anti-spin, my '67 will just keep smokin em from a standing start even after it's well into 2nd gear. Had to shut it down on this pass after it started getting squirlly after the shift to 2nd. During the kick down from 3rd to 2nd under WOT at 45 mph, it will break the tires loose for a short distance. True Oldsmobile muscle!

 

Norm, back in the 80s my Cutlass 350-4bl with a 2.56 rearend put many opponents to shame. These cars were "average" for their time, but average had a completely different meaning back then.

 

I’ve been catching up on movies I haven’t seen over the years, too many to mention. Tonight I’m watching ‘Runaway Bride’. Fun movie, Richard Gere, Julia Roberts. I didn’t even know was in it. Glad I’m watching it. Easy to see how they were matched up for ‘Pretty Woman’. They’re both excellent actors.

 

Is it common in the states to eat such food as breakfast in the morning ?

 

I would say "Yes" but it depends on the area and the age. In the south, We love our pork [bacon, ham sausage] younger people probably eat healthier [yogurt, cereal, fruit ] The big hearty breakfast is left over from the days farmers worked the fields. Most people don't eat like this every day any more Because if you go from doing manual labor in the field to stressful office job, it will kill you. My father and my grandfather ate bacon eggs, toast [or biscuits] EVERY SINGLE DAY for 87 years Me once a week

Norm, It's an ill wind that blows no good Just look at the storm as shoulder R& R time

You could always practice tight lies chipping quarters off your carpet

 

Norm, It seems my 71 Cutlass and yours are completely different. I have always been unimpressed with its acceleration and figured it was how they were/are. Mine is a 350 4 bbl, Turbo 350, 2.56 open rear end. I can floor it from a start and it takes off smoothly though leisurely. If air cleaner open or off you can hear the Quadrajet roar, as it should. No tire spin. When I first got it in 94 I had big 275/60 15s on the rear which made the 2.56 gears even lower in effect. Later I rebuilt trans w/shift kit and engine with a Mondelo cam ( I did degree cam straight up) and a later model HEI. I did use the Fel Pro head gaskets that are thicker than stock so the 8.5 compression is prolly lower than stock. Took car for first drive and found still a dog, maybe worse than before. (Combination of cam/ stock converter/ 2.56 rear and tall tires). Anyway went back to stock cam and distributer prolly 10 years ago, and 245/70 15s all around, still a slug in my mind.
-- Later I got a 70 Vista Cruiser that was never touched all stock but with a 10.25 compression 4 bbl, turbo 350. 3.08 open rear. Even though it was a 4200 lb land barge it felt much quicker, more responsive, etc. I do remember back in the day driving many Olds with 350s and thinking they were quick, even some 88's with 350 2 bbls that would push you back in the seat nicely.
-- Maybe yours was rebuilt before you got it with higher compression? I never have ran a compression test on mine. I wonder if your 140 lbs equates to 8.5 to 1??

 

Greg, Ain't no probably to it. It's definitely lower compression

Speaking of breakfast, this is some good stuff

 

Glenn - I agree w/ James on his statements regarding breakfast.

 

James - Good points regarding the storm. I do have a couple indoor projects which will garner my attention over the next several days. I have not one single stitch of carpeting in my home. I removed all the (100%) wool carpeting & padding after purchase and refinished all the center-cut Southern Yellow Pine 4" wide tongue-n-groove boards - 'NO CHIPPING'.

 

Ok Norm, You can use a bath mat for a not so tight lie

I watched a pretty interesting movie the other day about the 1917 military riots in Houston Tex. True story i'd never heard a thing about

 

Good morning guys,

32° and snowing right now at 0730. We're supposed to get snow on and off through noon. Probably only an inch to 2-inches on the grass right now, and a light coating on the road and driveways. I doubt we'll get more than another inch or two at most. The ground was very warm when this started late last night so I believe alot of the early snowfall melted on contact. I've heard the City plow/salt truck go through at least once, and hopefully they've heavily treated the large hill at the entrance to the subdivision.

They've already canceled our boys basketball game that was supposed to be at 1700 this evening. Glad for that. We have our grandson Ollie's 3rd birthday party this afternoon from 1300 - 1500. Going to be a small gathering, just immediate family. By then I'm sure the roads should be plowed, treated, and fine. We'll see??? I won't risk getting hurt or tearing up a vehicle if things get worse rather than better.

Hope everyone has a great day and stay safe if the winter weather is headed your way!


0730 this morning

 

Is your engine the original OEM 350 CID installed in your car with numbers matching drive train (VIN derivatives match), stock (correct) carburetor, stock manifold, retains the Christmas tree (TVS) switch/valve, etc.?



It has been my experience the very first indication of power loss on any engine should be evaluated based upon a compression test of each cylinder to demonstrate if there exists a significant difference in psi between and among the eight cylinders. There should never exist a variance of >20% between any two cylinders among all eight cylinders. That would demonstrate significant power loss. A 10% difference between any two cylinders which are next to one another is acceptable as long as the variance does not exceed >20% for any one cylinder among all eight cylinders. A variance of >20% for any one cylinder among all eight cylinders is significant loss of power. If you have more than two cylinders which demonstrate >20% variance you have significant power loss. Many times it can be as simple as a ring job (which is the primary reason for a dry vs. wet test to help identify if it could be the piston rings). As you drift further away from a >10% variance; and, in particular a >20% variance, it's time for a leak down test.

I like these discussions as I learn a good deal about the Oldsmobile 350 CID engine besides what I garner on-line from research and the various forum discussions. It wasn't long ago (not sure if it was on CO website) I recall someone who swapped an Oldsmobile 350 CID engine into his car only to find out the original engine he had was a 350 CID engine with a 4 BBL carburetor only to find out the Oldsmobile 350 CID engine he installed (which did have a 4 BBL carburetor installed on it) was in fact a different engine entirely as it was produced OEM with a 2 BBL carburetor & evidently Oldsmobile produced the same 350 CID engine with two different size pistons (changing the overall volume & CR of the engine obviously). I'm no longer a youthful gear-head I once was so it's tough for me to be knowledgeable regarding the various intake manifolds, carburetors, pistons, cams, etc. which would all present deltas in power.

 

Chris - Sounds as though you'll get through Izzy relatively unscathed.
James/Mike - On the other hand, tomorrow could present some challenges for ATL.

The frontal boundary is going to be just to the W>WNW of me between Raleigh and my place (Beaufort, NC) ~100-120 mile range depending on how much encroachment to the South. They're now calling for significant thunderstorm activity w/ 100% rain - makes sense for a frontal boundary - it could get interesting tomorrow. It does not look like any snow or ice. Fingers crossed.

 

Norm - Still snowing steadily here and it's getting whiter and whiter. Doubt we will get much more than another inch or two though. Our road is completely snow covered now. My biggest question will be whether enough ends up on the driveway to break out the snowblower, right now I'd say no. Cold tomorrow, but 38 on Monday and mid-50'a on Tuesday, so the snow won't be around long. Hope all you get is rain and no severe weather gets generated along that frontal boundary.

 

Estoy listo




I sure wish my generator had come in for the mountain house. But it won't be here until February. Just in time for the Spring thaw

 

Morning all, back from the Monoclonal Antibody Infusion yesterday. Not a bad procedure, just time-consuming, about two hours. I did squeeze in a nap while plugged in to the IV and for fun I took the Money Pit there and back and tried out its new suspension. That's the longest distance I've driven it(about 100 miles) since I bought it. Fun just getting out of the house.

This infusion is supose to shorten the time needed to get through the Covid infection by adding a synthetic boost of antibody to my system. I can't tell as yet if it is working , but I don't feel any worse. You guys have a good day, and I'm gonna have a nap... Tedd

 

Thanks for info about breakfast Jamesbo and Norm. We usually have sandwich , yogurt , fruits , boiled egg .
Was out yesterday and started up the 88 and had it running untill it warmed up , cutting wood today.
Have started up the old Homelite chainsaw last week after sitting for over 45 years. Just cleaning the carb
and some other stuff We are also tired of this neverending covid s+it , high gasprises and price for electrisity.
And of top of that Russians warships in the Baltic sea so it´s tense here now because of the Ukraine thing

 

Norm, prior to 1971, Olds did have high and low compression 350's, besides the obvious like the W31. The base 350 (1968-1970) was a 9:1 low compression 2bbl, at 250hp. Standard on the Supreme, and optional on the rest of the Cutlass line up was the (L74), 10.25:1 310 hp 4bbl engine. They did the same with the 425 and 455 engines in the big cars as well, 2 and 4bbl versions with high and low compression. For 1968 you could throw in the Turnpike Cruiser option on the 442, which got you a low compression 400 2bbl, with 9:1 slugs and 290 hp. Starting in '71 whether 350, 455, 2 or 4bbl, pedestrian or performce, all had low compression 8.5:1 motors.

 

Usted es de hecho. Las tortillas se ven deliciosas.

 

Tedd - You weren't specific in your other Money Pit thread regarding which infusion they gave you & I assumed it was the convalescent therapy. Let me tell you, the mAb (monoclonal antibody) infusions are extremely limited/scarce across the country right now. Many hospitals have had to stop because they cannot obtain the mAb materials. That's fantastic for you as the mAb therapy (I don't have the 'specific' research facts directly in front of me) is on the order of 100 - 1,000 times more effective. I'm delighted you received the mAb infusion.

Yippee Ki Yay!

 

Dan - Excellent feedback. And thank you for an explanation even I can understand. I think Greg should perform a compression test when he gets the time.

 

I've been following the "posturing" with significant interest. These ships - they have to traverse either Helsingborg or Nyborg? Their apparent destination is somewhere between Narva-Jõesuu & St. Petersburg, I assume?

 

Chris - My parents had a driveway/street lamp on their property on each of their last two homes - both were supplied by natural gas.

Is that street lamp (#1) on your property or public right-of-way property?
What is identified by the #2?
What is identified by the #3?

Did the person/company who developed this parcel (subdivision) hate trees?

 

Norm
1] is a street lamp

2] is a bird feeder

3] is a piece of furniture his bride didn't care for. She's waiting on porch pirates

 

James - Maybe Chris will post another picture and this time we'll see his grandson Ollie sitting in/on the piece of furniture? It looks like a dolly cart you carry/move firewood and it sorta/kinda looks like those milk cart/dollies the milkman used to roll around with dropping milk off on the porches of homes.

 

Aloha

Cold today and overcast but I got an extreme amount of work done at the shop. Also charged the batteries in the big truck and took him for a ride. Still to do is cut down some saplings that have grown into one of the trailers and then get that trailer out. I also want to start up the white DUKW and move it but that's not a high priority.

Glenn when my friends from Australia were here visiting, we all went back to Los Angeles a couple days before they departed for home and spent time with my best friend and his wife. There was a Krispy Kreme donut shop that just opened so we went for breakfast. Warm, glazed donuts with chocolate milk is about the best breakfast ever. When we were leaving my friend asked the Australians how they liked the donuts. The one guy said, they were good but we wouldn't think to eat them for breakfast.

Greg you asked about our Equinox. It's front wheel drive only. I'll probably get it back this summer. I didn't know they came AWD but if they do you should hold out for one. I can't believe I lived all those years up home without a 4 wheel drive.

Tedd hope the infusion does some good. I haven't been following your money pit thread, but I'm guessing you've found that car to be a worthy project? I had thought about getting one once, but a friend had one and I sat in it, and it just wasn't comfortable for me.

Well after working all afternoon and being sweaty and muddy I think I'll hit the showers, then maybe watch a movie tonight. Don't know if we're going to get the wintery ice down this far or not, but I'm quite certain we'll get the cold.

Here's to a good evening.

 

I have an oil leak in my engine after the $7500.00 HPOP (High Pressure Oil Pump) replacement they did at the end of August & they are not very friendly regarding the issue and addressing it. I noticed it beginning to leak about the end of October. It's like I have to pull teeth to get them to listen & take responsibility. This is about all I'm going to say about it at this time because I can't recall the temperature at which blood boils so I'm trying to manage any rise in temperature. I hate conversations like these - I just hate them.

 

Norm - If you look closely through my deck railing to the left of the couch, you will see my backyard fence along the back of my property. Beyond my fence there is a 20 ft. easement between my property and the unsold lots where the street lamp (#1) is. I do in fact have one of those street lamps on the left front corner of my property. They are electric and photo cell activated/deactivated at dusk/dawn. There are 4 unsold lots directly behind me that I would just love if they never sold!

#2 is a hollow pvc pipe marking and providing access to phone and cable services.. #3 is an electric junction box..

The subdivision parcel was cattle pasture land prior to development, that is why there are no trees.

 

Chris - Ah ha. That explains the lack of trees. It takes many years to render good pasture land. The subdivision parcel probably sold for a hefty ($$) number. And, you must be rather rural as you have street mailboxes. That's nice. Do you leave the postman cookies at Christmas? My Mom used to do that - can you believe it? Those days are far, far, far gone. Today folks try "not" to go postal.

 

Norm, I thought it was normal for all F250 diesels to mark their territory. At least that's what my coworker with one told me. His was dumping as much onto the pavement as into the engine.

 

Norm - Yes, we are in a pretty rural area. Most folks are not even aware there is a subdivision where we are. You are aware of my wife's baking, so, the postman, garbage man, and recycling man all get cookies at Christmas. Speaking of mailboxes, the City snowplow took mine out either late last night or early this morning. The actual box part of the mailbox was not hit and can be re-used. The plow hit the underside of the horizontal support the box sits on, and snapped it off of the vertical post. I'll be going to City Hall on Monday morning and will be asking to be reimbursed. Ugh!

 

Hmmmm....I "think" you may encounter resistance at City Hall. I "thought" I recall reading somewhere at some time (directly after the Earth cooled) that a mailbox (and its attachments) are considered private property but allowed on city/county/state right-of-ways - maintenance, repair, accidental damage is the responsibility of the owner. I could be wrong about this. I recall my parents and others have been down this road with city/county/state owned snow plows taking out mailboxes. I'd call first before heading out. Is it more than a 4" x 4" wooden post or one of those fancy smancy type $300 customized posts glittered in gold?

 

Kenneth - I have nothing to say at this point in time.

 

Kenneth - I'm nearly positive my speedo cable is beginning to demonstrate wear possible binding at the instrument cluster panel. I've greased these things before many years ago by simply removing a type of wrap-around cotter key, then unscrewing the cable end piece from the speedometer dial assembly & running grease down the line - several times. The speedometer works fine - but it's beginning to make some noise right at the dash instrument cluster. Have you replaced the cable or greased your cable at this end? Is it about the same as I described?

 

It's been a few years since I last did that (as in around 30). The drive insert can be easily pulled out once you have the cable detached from the rear of the speedo as you described for lubing. Same process as lubing it, then just pull the insert out. Oh yeah, the cable housing is held on the back of the speedo with a "spring loaded" retainer - push it towards the speedo, then pull the cable housing off the speedo.

 

It's about that long ago for me, as well. Thanks.

 

Fantastic. Thanks for the edit and tossing up the retainer image - that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again, Kenneth.