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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Fuel tank and transmission question

Thanks for the tip on the pins and bushings.. I've got another question maybe you more experienced people would know. My 69 cutlass tank appears to have. 2 lines (in addition to the fuel sending unit) coming off the dude.. Any idea what these are? Also, anyone have any idea how I can find out exactly what kind of transmission I have.. I think the guy who sold it to me was wrong..
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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My 69 cutlass tank appears to have. 2 lines (in addition to the fuel sending unit) coming off the dude.. Any idea what these are?
Not sure what you're asking. There may be one, two, or three fuel lines coming from the tank, depending on year, model, options, and CA/49 State.
Three lines = Out to fuel pump (usually ⅜"), Return from fuel pump (usually 5/16"), and vapor/vent (usually ¼").

There should be one wire coming from the sender.

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... anyone have any idea how I can find out exactly what kind of transmission I have..
http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-r...tification.asp

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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Fuel tank

Sorry.. That was just an auto correct.. I meant two lines at the edge of the tank.. I know that the fuel line obviously goes into the fuel sending unit, I'm just not sure what the other 2 lines on the edge of the tank are for.. It's a 69 cutlass supreme
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Transmission

Thanks for that sight about the transmission. It was very helpful. I knew this sight was great
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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The 2 lines you are probably taking about at the rear of the tank behind the bumper are vent lines. There are 2 hoses that go to a vent.
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Do they connect to anything?
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Little plastic baffles that let air in but keep fuel from sloshing out.

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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Well I had a link to inline tube, they carry the whole assy, but it seems the website is having problems. Here's the link give them a call.

http://www.inlinetube.com/New%20Prod...Oldsmobile.htm
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:22 AM
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Thanks to everyone. This site is really a great help.
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:24 AM
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Ill have to get my pics up soon. The 69 cutlass supreme I got is for my 16 year old who was adamant Bout wanting a muscle car. This site is an invaluable tool and the referrals to other websites has helped too.
Thanks again
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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http://www.maliburacing.com/auto_tranny_id.htm

One of these pics should tell you what transmission you have
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Does anyone know what kind of kickdown the 69 had.. Looks like the transmission is a 400 so I'm not sure that's even original
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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The kickdown switch would be attatched to the gas pedal and a wire going to the transmission. If it were a T350 then there will be a cable at the carb linkage.
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Welcome to CO, perfect car for a 16 y/o a 69 Cutlass S is what I had at 16. Just don't let him throw eggs out of it.
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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My vent lines on the tank are not behind the bumper, they're facing forward. Firs that matter?
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Yours is in a different location, here's a thread below.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-question.html
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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I checked the bolt pattern on my transmission.. (Thanks to the man who forwarded me the link) and mine appears to be a turbo 400. I just looked and it appears the 69 originally came wutg a 350 turbo. Did they have an option for the 400? Just wondering if mine is original or noy
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