First Olds
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First Olds
Greetings.
Looking forward to some great conversations on this forum. I just became the owner of a 1969 olds Delta 88 royale 2 door. It has the 455 and while I await delivery via tow truck of the car to my home, I can tell you a little about it, at least what I know as of now.
I live in las vegas and its harder here to find clean unrestored classics, which is funny, I also resided in phoenix and its a damn hotbed down there and I am not talking about the weather. Interesting that a mere 300 miles to the north and the west and the quality of the cars takes a downward turn.
This 69 is an exception. Now its not perfect, starting with the motor, it has a pronounced knock, assumed rod, hoping top end but not holding my breath. The motor looks original, still has the ac compressor and is actually clear of oil, has me thinking it may be a rebuild that went south.
Glass is perfect all the way around. Interior has no cracks on the dash and all gauges and buttons, trim and chrome is all there. Seat, especially drivers side, needs attention, but on the seat cushion only. Back seat is ripped and headliner is coming down towards the rear. Windows roll up and down freely. Doors swing open and close nicely. Exterior color is the green of that year. The green that seems to be on a lot of the 60's cars of many makes. Some scratches, oxidized but body seems straight, and so far I cannot find rust. I have 3 of the 4 hubcaps. Tires are 70%. I know nothing of the value of the car, newbie to oldsmobiles, my forte is 67-72 ford trucks f100 and f250's. Love em. But this is a two door and I know the 2 doors to be a bit more rare to find nowadays.
So that's my opening....I want to get in, clean her up a bit and see what I have. Please I want to hear what you have to say. Advice, anything. Pics I will attempt to upload when I figure that out.
Any advice on the motor. the knock. I'm listening. And I am happy to be here. I will lurk around and start reading up now. I don't want to ask too many obvious dumb questions.
Looking forward to some great conversations on this forum. I just became the owner of a 1969 olds Delta 88 royale 2 door. It has the 455 and while I await delivery via tow truck of the car to my home, I can tell you a little about it, at least what I know as of now.
I live in las vegas and its harder here to find clean unrestored classics, which is funny, I also resided in phoenix and its a damn hotbed down there and I am not talking about the weather. Interesting that a mere 300 miles to the north and the west and the quality of the cars takes a downward turn.
This 69 is an exception. Now its not perfect, starting with the motor, it has a pronounced knock, assumed rod, hoping top end but not holding my breath. The motor looks original, still has the ac compressor and is actually clear of oil, has me thinking it may be a rebuild that went south.
Glass is perfect all the way around. Interior has no cracks on the dash and all gauges and buttons, trim and chrome is all there. Seat, especially drivers side, needs attention, but on the seat cushion only. Back seat is ripped and headliner is coming down towards the rear. Windows roll up and down freely. Doors swing open and close nicely. Exterior color is the green of that year. The green that seems to be on a lot of the 60's cars of many makes. Some scratches, oxidized but body seems straight, and so far I cannot find rust. I have 3 of the 4 hubcaps. Tires are 70%. I know nothing of the value of the car, newbie to oldsmobiles, my forte is 67-72 ford trucks f100 and f250's. Love em. But this is a two door and I know the 2 doors to be a bit more rare to find nowadays.
So that's my opening....I want to get in, clean her up a bit and see what I have. Please I want to hear what you have to say. Advice, anything. Pics I will attempt to upload when I figure that out.
Any advice on the motor. the knock. I'm listening. And I am happy to be here. I will lurk around and start reading up now. I don't want to ask too many obvious dumb questions.
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Remove converter cover (if it still has one), firmly grasp converter and try to rotate - it should be firmly attached to the flexplate with no play.
Next do the same with the flexplate - it should be firmly attached to the crank.
Next, rotate the assembly enough to access each of the three converter-to-flexplate bolts and make sure they're tight.
Next, slowly rotate the assembly and look carefully at the center of the flexplate (as much as you can see) to see whether there are any fine cracks.
For the advanced course, disconnect the converter from the flexplate, remove the six transmission-to-engine bolts and the rear transmission crossmember bolts, support the transmission, and slide the transmission back a couple of inches to get a better look at the flexplate. (I wouldn't do this right now).
- Eric
Next do the same with the flexplate - it should be firmly attached to the crank.
Next, rotate the assembly enough to access each of the three converter-to-flexplate bolts and make sure they're tight.
Next, slowly rotate the assembly and look carefully at the center of the flexplate (as much as you can see) to see whether there are any fine cracks.
For the advanced course, disconnect the converter from the flexplate, remove the six transmission-to-engine bolts and the rear transmission crossmember bolts, support the transmission, and slide the transmission back a couple of inches to get a better look at the flexplate. (I wouldn't do this right now).
- Eric
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Thanks Eric, tonight after the baby is tucked in I will grab a beer and head to the garage.
I did some research last night as well and came up with a few other areas to look at as far as identifying a "knock", for anyone else with the same problem following this thread:
Remove belts (all) and run car for a minute or two, if noise is gone the noise is one of your accessories
Check timing
start motor and carefully pull one spark plug out at a time. if noise subsides, the knock may as well be a bearing or rod in that cylinder. when doing this, pull, listen, replace. pull, listen, replace, etc.
I will let you know my results either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks CO !!
AND I PROMISE PICS WILL BE COMING
I did some research last night as well and came up with a few other areas to look at as far as identifying a "knock", for anyone else with the same problem following this thread:
Remove belts (all) and run car for a minute or two, if noise is gone the noise is one of your accessories
Check timing
start motor and carefully pull one spark plug out at a time. if noise subsides, the knock may as well be a bearing or rod in that cylinder. when doing this, pull, listen, replace. pull, listen, replace, etc.
I will let you know my results either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks CO !!
AND I PROMISE PICS WILL BE COMING
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