1965 Oldsmobile delta 88, 425.

Just got done putting a new intake manifold and 4bbl carb, When i went to start the car It has a dead miss in it, Its been about 12 years since i adjusted the timing on a car and i have not been able to find a shop manual for this car

I checked the firing order, Checked the point gap, spark plug gap and the spark plug wires, They all seemed to be in decent order but i do have new wires on the way.

What would be the next step(s) i need to take and where could i find a manual for the olds 425/65 delta 88.

Thanks again for any help
Chuck

 

There are several 1965 Chassis Service Manuals on ebay right now.

 

dang it i forgot to check eBay and thought i covered all my bases before posting!

Thanks again Joe

 

Faxon Auto Literature.com.

Norm

 

Did it run O.K. before the intake swap? Have you checked for leaks with starting fluid(carefull)? How about the points dwell angle (gap)? Is it a steady mis(same hole every time) or is it eratic?

 

oh yeah. Timing wise I wold start with a 6-8 degree advance at recomended idle speed. this will get you in the ballpark. and i think you want 17-18 degrees of dwell if memory serves.

 

manual is ordered and on its way!


In the mean time when loking at the distrubtor cap how can i tell what one is the number one plug?

It says it should be marked with a "1" but the cap i got is blank

 

#1 is 1 over to left of retainer.#1 cyl on v-8 olds is drivers side front cyl.

 

thanks again for all the help guys!

gonna try and fire her up tomorrow!!


chuck