basic tuneup questions for 72 olds cutlass
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basic tuneup questions for 72 olds cutlass
i'm getting ready to bring my 72 olds cutlass supreme home for the first time and start the renovation process. i want to get the motor, transmission and brakes in shape before i do anything with the top and interior.
I haven't worked on an old car like this since i was in HS in the 70's and many things have changed. Tuneup parts and lubricants have improved or changed.
My question is do i need to worry about the type of spark plugs, wires, weight and brand of motor oil, tranmission oil, grease and so forth when i go to change those things out. In other words i dont want to put something in the engine or transmission that it isn't going to like and risk damaging something.
thanks,
Dave
I haven't worked on an old car like this since i was in HS in the 70's and many things have changed. Tuneup parts and lubricants have improved or changed.
My question is do i need to worry about the type of spark plugs, wires, weight and brand of motor oil, tranmission oil, grease and so forth when i go to change those things out. In other words i dont want to put something in the engine or transmission that it isn't going to like and risk damaging something.
thanks,
Dave
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Use what is recommended for oil weight, tire sizes, etc. For replacement parts, no need to go overboard with super hi-tech spark plugs, just OEM replacement type like AC or Champion brands. For tires, radials are going to be ok instead of bias plys
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Oil has changed for the worse, when used in old cars with non-roller cams. The zinc content (zddp) is lacking, so i recommend diesel 15w-40 which has much more zinc than regular oil.
When regreasing ball joints, use plain ol' grease - nothing exotic. This is what the service stations use and I heard it is not a good idea to mix different kinds of grease.
Tranny fluid and axle oil should be as per mfgr specs.
When regreasing ball joints, use plain ol' grease - nothing exotic. This is what the service stations use and I heard it is not a good idea to mix different kinds of grease.
Tranny fluid and axle oil should be as per mfgr specs.
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