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I recently acquired a 64 dynamic 88 with a 394. After getting the car home and putting in a battery it turns over easily but wouldn’t fire, I’m not concerned about that I’m just glad it turned over. The car is junk i just wanted the engine as it is complete minus the generator. I have done a search on here and found some good options as far as adapting transmissions and rebuild parts which I’m very happy about.
I have a new 455 build in the works at the moment so I don’t want to divert any funds from that project but when that is complete i will be looking for a project car to install this engine into, either a 30s coupe or a mid 50s sedan. I’m looking to build a more period correct hot rod to show and use as my road trip car. What are some good resources to do some more reading on this engine?
I have a new 455 build in the works at the moment so I don’t want to divert any funds from that project but when that is complete i will be looking for a project car to install this engine into, either a 30s coupe or a mid 50s sedan. I’m looking to build a more period correct hot rod to show and use as my road trip car. What are some good resources to do some more reading on this engine?
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From: Apopka, FL
It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
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The 1964 Oldsmobile Shop Manual is probably the best source of information on this engine .
It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,497
From: Apopka, FL
Is the hood on that 64 Dynamic any good ? (as in not rusted through .)
The guy who started this thread is " in desperate need of a hood " .
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nvertible.html
In fact ,don't throw anything away that might be used . Parts for these cars are hard to find .
The guy who started this thread is " in desperate need of a hood " .
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nvertible.html
In fact ,don't throw anything away that might be used . Parts for these cars are hard to find .
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The hood is trashed but i know where 2 more cars are so i may go buy them. I will have some stuff for sale, im just looking to recoupe my investment so if you need anything let me know. Once i get my money back anything useful will go for free.
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