Engine pics
May 28th, 2012, 08:39 PM
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Engine pics
i was thinking i need some motivation for my engine which is now toast . here are a few of mine it was yellow then painted gold then it quit on me . Let see what you guys out there have.
May 29th, 2012, 04:13 AM
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May 29th, 2012, 07:02 AM
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May 31st, 2012, 06:28 AM
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That is the A/C compressor. My car was a non-A/C car. The circa 1970 aftermarket A/C system is what you see in the picture. It is a York compressor. And yes it is heavy.
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May 31st, 2012, 06:31 AM
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Pardon my ignorance, but what is the giant silver thing on the opposite of the alternator? And what are all the pulleys for? Just trying to feed my curiosity.
EDIT: Read above. Thanks for the info
EDIT: Read above. Thanks for the info
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May 31st, 2012, 06:34 AM
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solution? GET A NEW GIRLFRIEND
actually she bought me a sport steering wheel for my birthday, i really can't complain, horn button, contact set and all.
May 31st, 2012, 06:46 AM
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May 31st, 2012, 06:49 AM
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Timing chain cover
Water pump
goose neck above the water pump
PS brackets and hardware
Im in the process of wirebrushing the front of my engine so i can throw on a coat of gold.
May 31st, 2012, 12:17 PM
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Speaking of engine Dressings,
http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintd...mperature.aspx
VHT has a hot pink engine enamel just for you, Eric.
Do it! I wanna see the first pink rocket
http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintd...mperature.aspx
VHT has a hot pink engine enamel just for you, Eric.
Do it! I wanna see the first pink rocket
May 31st, 2012, 12:40 PM
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May 31st, 2012, 02:08 PM
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Speaking of engine Dressings, http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintd...mperature.aspx
VHT has a hot pink engine enamel just for you, Eric. Do it! I wanna see the first pink rocket
VHT has a hot pink engine enamel just for you, Eric. Do it! I wanna see the first pink rocket
Soooo, Eric??? Hot Pink engine.....you know you wannnnnnaa!
May 31st, 2012, 03:38 PM
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Here's mine. Tried to make it look like if Olds had build it, stock style valve covers, steel fuel lines and the standard GM performance air cleaner, thinking about getting rid of the pink air filter.
May 31st, 2012, 08:45 PM
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They system is very awkward with the various brackets and pulleys. I actually had a friend of mine take a plasma cutter to the plate steel that mounts to the block. Took off a little bit of weight and we cut out sections in order to get at the fuel pump better, etc.
The pulley system does make it hard when trying to align the belts. The belts on mine are not perfect but as good as I can get them.
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May 31st, 2012, 08:52 PM
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Well, maybe you installed mine. It was a Montana car all of its life before I got it and you are not too far away (assuming you are living in the same area). It still works to this day, so I am pretty happy with it. I can't imagine installing those things every day.
They system is very awkward with the various brackets and pulleys. I actually had a friend of mine take a plasma cutter to the plate steel that mounts to the block. Took off a little bit of weight and we cut out sections in order to get at the fuel pump better, etc.
The pulley system does make it hard when trying to align the belts. The belts on mine are not perfect but as good as I can get them.
d1
They system is very awkward with the various brackets and pulleys. I actually had a friend of mine take a plasma cutter to the plate steel that mounts to the block. Took off a little bit of weight and we cut out sections in order to get at the fuel pump better, etc.
The pulley system does make it hard when trying to align the belts. The belts on mine are not perfect but as good as I can get them.
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Then i realized that i ALWAYS drive with the windows down. So for me it's kinda pointless.
June 1st, 2012, 12:18 AM
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Hmmmm Engines...
This is the first of my 425 engines that quit on me.
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... And this is the second 425 engine that quit on me.
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They say, "The third one is the charm!" Here's hoping!
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... And this is the second 425 engine that quit on me.
P1000552.jpg
They say, "The third one is the charm!" Here's hoping!
Last edited by Jaybird; June 1st, 2012 at 12:42 AM.
June 1st, 2012, 03:40 AM
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I wouldn't paint a "real" Olds engine any color other than gold or red, though (maybe blue, but I like the '68 red better).
I'm not touching that choice of words with a ten foot pole. Besides, I'm married.
- Eric
June 1st, 2012, 04:53 AM
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June 1st, 2012, 05:43 AM
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Hmmmm... I didn't know they made that color. I'd actually consider that for the current, "throwaway" engine.
I wouldn't paint a "real" Olds engine any color other than gold or red, though (maybe blue, but I like the '68 red better).
I'm not touching that choice of words with a ten foot pole. Besides, I'm married.
- Eric
I wouldn't paint a "real" Olds engine any color other than gold or red, though (maybe blue, but I like the '68 red better).
I'm not touching that choice of words with a ten foot pole. Besides, I'm married.
- Eric
Honestly, you have a big '73 model, it "could" look pretty cool
Do you do car shows in Maine? I hear there are some cool ones out towards the east coast in late august.
June 1st, 2012, 06:24 AM
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I've been told that my linguistic skills aren't too bad .
I haven't yet.
I tend to be either at work, or working on some project when these things happen, so often I can't get to them, but I do keep my eyes open for when they're going to be.
- Eric
.I tend to be either at work, or working on some project when these things happen, so often I can't get to them, but I do keep my eyes open for when they're going to be.
- Eric
June 1st, 2012, 06:31 AM
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You'll have to let us know if you get any local news on car shows that we won't here up in the northern parts.
June 1st, 2012, 07:38 PM
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ir-scoops.html
June 1st, 2012, 08:09 PM
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June 1st, 2012, 08:15 PM
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Guys. It has hit me my car needs some frame work. So you guessed it the body is coming off the frame. Its gonna get boxed and the rust areas addressed and re inforced. My engine will be built and done before this project goes underway but., its also getting treated to new paint. My body work is done so it won't be too bad. Just frame and I'm setting up my suspension for drag racing. Nothing crazy just the common stuff. This will be my fall/ winter project. Maybe sooner. This is just what I need to get me motivated about my car again. Its been 4 years since I got it done but now it's time to make it perfect. Hopefully it won't take too long.
