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vtwhead replied to the thread Projects At 69 my first A coupe project!.
Thanks for the reply, Budget. After researching all the criteria for determining compression ratios and looking at a few web sites I...
Apr 25, 2024 at 8:03 AM -
vtwhead attached a file to the thread Projects At 69 my first A coupe project!.
More productive day yesterday after removing the pan and retrieving the aforementioned bolt things progressed rather well. Got the...
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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vtwhead attached a file to the thread Technical What did you do with your car today? * NEW*.
after weeks of delays and issues I am getting ready to run this Olds on the stand, I hope! [ATTACH]
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:46 AM
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vtwhead attached a file to the thread Hot Rods Thomas Magnesium 1957-58 371 Oldsmobile adjustable rocker arms.
A pic of the ones I have had for some time. No markings. 1.8 ratio mounted on early Olds shafts and 1.5 stands FWIW [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:28 AM
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vtwhead replied to the thread Projects At 69 my first A coupe project!.
Yesterday I got the heads finished and bolted them on to the engine. Things are moving right along now. Max sent me my last 97 base that...
Apr 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM -
vtwhead replied to the thread Hot Rods Thomas Magnesium 1957-58 371 Oldsmobile adjustable rocker arms.
If I recall correctly you can measure from the center of the shaft to the center of the tip and divide that by measurement from the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM -
vtwhead replied to the thread Hot Rods Thomas Magnesium 1957-58 371 Oldsmobile adjustable rocker arms.
Can you post some pics. I have a set that needs to be identified.
Apr 22, 2024 at 2:45 PM -
vtwhead liked swade41's post in the thread Technical What are you working on?.
I pulled everything off the top of the blower to remove the restraints, then put it all back on, got to be able to see those new valve...
Apr 22, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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vtwhead liked EnragedHawk's post in the thread Projects New Project: 1953 Oldsmobile.
Roundup was amazing as always! Still heading back, but posting this while stopped at an ihop. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Cars has done great so...
Apr 21, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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vtwhead attached a file to the thread Projects At 69 my first A coupe project!.
Moving along slowly. Nothing happens quickly it seems when it comes to working on these Olds engines, Finally found a rod bearing over...
Apr 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM
