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Hello again fellow enthusiasts, I'm asking for help. I've just refinished my external oil canister for my GMC 270 and I now realize that it was...
I have two sets of doors for a 1957-1960 Ford truck. They have been sitting out of the weather inside a panel truck for at least the past 10...
Thanks to the H.A.M.B. community for your time and replies!
I've been going through my GMC 270 (Civilian Block) and found that 1 of the 12 lifters doesn't match. The offending lifter has a hole in the...
Unfortunately, not yet. I now live two states away from the yard I intended to visit, but rest assured I will post when I know the details.
You know, you're right! ;) I will check out a Toronado next month in a yard when I pick up my next project. I'll take pictures and see if I can...
Wow. I log on this website about every two weeks to check out new developments on this thread hoping to help other Oldsmobile enthusiasts. I spent...
An Oldsmobile 455 is almost 100 pounds lighter than a Chevrolet 454. That 303 came with forged internals and most of those 303 blocks can be bored...
I'm on page 6 of this thread and it is growing faster than I can read it. Without creating a separate thread I think my question is relevant...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=715390&
Thanks for the input everyone, looks like I'll be saving my pennies and calling Ross Racing Engines soon...
Thanks for the replies so far. Goat Roper 2, I haven't decided which route to take as far as gears go. Frankly, I wouldn't mind a 6 speed,...
I apologize in advance if this topic has already been beat to death, yes I have searched and haven't found the answer to my question. So here...
What could cause the valves to drop with hardened seats? I suppose I should have put a little more detail in my first post. :o I won't be...
I'll be tackling a beautiful 1947 Oldsmobile 66 Series with a 238 L6 engine, Hydramatic. Also, a 1947 Oldsmobile 98 Series with a 257 L8 engine....
Thanks for the welcome everyone, I'll make an all purpose thread for my Oldsmobile once I can get to it. I'm a bicycle-mobile college student...
I'm happy to see that most everyone is appreciating this. It took a while to put this together. I have added corrections to the compiled guide,...
Thanks for checking all of that! :) What information needs correction? What made 1949-1955 intakes different?
Thanks for the replies everyone. Hope it will help you all out. Again, if you have information to add by all means speak up & I'll add it in....
(8) Engine Build Recipes: Solid Roller Camshaft Notes: Make damn sure to use Series 3 oil CD/SF rating. Will protect pushrod ends from wear. CI-4...
Contents: 1. Credits, Introduction 2. Blocks & Pistons 3. Crankshaft & Connecting Rods 4. Cylinder Heads 5. Intake...
I've spent the last several days compiling whatever I've been able to find on the early Oldsmobile V8s. Much of this information is a...
Haha, I figured car pics were best. Don't have pictures of the 54 Olds yet, so you get stuck with this: [IMG] Can I start posting wherever...
Hello HAMBers, FNG here. I hail from Arkansas where I grew up, born in Texas. I'm one of the younger guys, I'm 21 - I frequently think I was born...
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