Good day all, need your best guesses.

It appears that the 66' Toronado idler arm was never offered as a stand alone part. It was always offered as a package assembly, including the pitman arm and relay rod (PN 7802660). Well, my pitman arm is new but my idler arm is toast and it seems unusually difficult to source. I've done a bit of detective work and it certainly appears that the 67' & up Toronado one might work. I've done as much research as I can, what say you Classic Oldsmobile? Are all these, the same parts? Some show that they're applicable to all 1st gen Toronados, others state for the 67 & up only. They look the same to my eye. Even the PN's match up amongst the suppliers. For example, Fusick's 67' Toro offering PN matches Caddy Daddy's offering for the 67' El Dorado.


Caddy Daddy, 67' El Dorado.

Ebay find, says applicable to all 1st gen Toronados.

O'Rielly part

Different view of O'Rielly part

Different view of O'Rielly part

Fusick.

Kantner

Rareparts.com


66' assy manual idler arm view 1

66' assy manual idler arm view 2

 

From the 1967 assembly manual, looks very similar. Grease fitting in a different spot is all:




I guess the only question would be the taper on the connection to the relay rod. I actually haven't been able to find a picture of an actual 66' idler arm (can't even find the PN actually). It would definitely be helpful if I could find a picture of an actual one.

 

All the old aftermarket catalogs , TRW (out of business, now) is an 18737 , which shows 1967 - 1978 El Dorado , 1967 - 1978 Toronado...
Moog ( Obsolete, now , for many years ) is a K 5209 , which shows 1967 - 1978 El Dorado , 1967 - 1978 Toronado.....

Rare Parts, which you have quoted above , ( and in my catalog of theirs ) , does show 1967 - 1978 El Dorado, 1966 (yes 1966 ) - 1978 Toronado....

All of the Chineseum reproduction outlets are all showing sell prices of in the $ 90 s & more...more
Rare Parts ( Maybe USA made ) is showing a sell price of $ 139.99 & 187.99 ......

If you would like, I have some *** N.O.S. *** U.S.A. made *** Idler Arms that I can charge you $ 95.00.....

Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 193five --- Craig .....

 

NOS? Made in the USA? Now you're speaking my language. I will give you a call tomorrow if that works for you. Just gotta make sure you ship to Canada.

 

Hey Chris,
Just got in —- saw your P.M. / conversation —- answered you there…..
Thanxxx, Craig…..

 

Thought I would update this post. I have removed my 66' idler arm from the Toronado and I snapped a bunch of pictures of it. Maybe this will help someone someday.

To my eye anyway, it appears to be very similar to the 67' offerings. I have a NOS idler arm on the way, courtesy of Craig from MobileParts and will compare them to see if there's any differences. I wire brushed all the numbers I could find on the original: On one side I see 5699836 D4. The other side says US652. The bushing says harrisclevebloc 802909 FG.

I did notice that there are rebuild kits available for the 1st gen Toronado idler arms so maybe I can rebuild the one I have if it's worst case scenario.

Hope this help! Hoping my replacement fits as well.

 

Pretty sure I'm only talking to myself but I hope this helps someone someday. My replacement idler arm arrived yesterday. Fit my 66' perfectly. If you can find this PN, it will work just fine. I highly recommend Craig at Mobile Parts!

 

You are not talking to yourself... I am here and listening !!!
Glad everything worked out Chris / ourkid2000 --- was a pleasure serving you...
Craig....

 

Thanks you for this post ! Mine idler arm is shot too , i need a new one

 

If you wish to contact Craig, call him at the phone number in post #3. He may not see your post.

 

^^^ Thank You for the shout out ... ^^^ Happy Holidays , Merry Christmas, Happy New Year !!! ^^^

And, to kanotix ,
Yes, I do have more *** N.O.S. *** U.S.A. made *** Idler Arms for the El Dorado / Toronado application.....
My phone number is listed above, in thread # 3, as indicated above....

And, I will be around this week between Christmas and New Years, so you are welcome to call me....
I know 99.8 % of the Old Car world is Closed these 9 days, but I am here to service you....
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year ---- Craig.....

 

Kanotix,
i see that you are from Lyon, France.... Bonjour, Mon Ami.... I CAN Ship to France...
You DO NOThave to call me --- we can make this happen through " Private Messages " ....

Two of my best friends are playing for Lyon, France.... La magicienne, Marine Johannes and Stefani Dolson...
Marine is the best women’s basketball player in French history ( and good friends with Tony Parker ).... take a look....

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year..... Craig .....

 

Well, that's interesting. My wife and I are currently in France also, about an hour from Avignon. Good to hear all is well, Craig.

 

Hey Joe P.,
I know you had to cancel your trip to France during the pandemic....what a shame this didn't happen at the right time !!! That would have been incredible/ incroyable...

Enjoy L'Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, Le L'ouvre, etc., etc. Au Revoir pour maintenant... Craig.....

 

I craig , did you received my private message ?

Thanks you

 

Hello / Bonjour William ,
I just got it now —- your address is in there….
I will get you a shipping quote.
Thank You / Merci….
Craig…..