Oldsmobile - Technical

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1. Slim Jim Throttle valve adjustment HELP

   By bigfoots98, June 4, 2004
   • 38 replies
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   • Johngrub
   • May 20, 2023

2. DOT 5 Brake Fluid???

   By Starfire61, June 3, 2008
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   • Marty Roth
   • June 26, 2019

3. explanation of matching numbers

   By Guest connl, December 5, 2007
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   • chistech
   • December 28, 2017

4. Tube Radio Repair

   By BillV, June 19, 2007
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   • Guest
   • September 13, 2014

5. Disc Brake Conversion on 68 Delta 88

   By Guest Mocephus, July 11, 2010
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   • Todd Linker
   • March 1, 2019

6. Factory Rallye Pac Gauges install in 1968 Delta 88

   By Guest Mocephus, March 1, 2007
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   • JohnD1956
   • July 9, 2014

7. Engine Color 394

   By KQQLCAT, November 15, 2007
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   • PONTIAC1953
   • August 15, 2020

8. 1924-1942 Olds sparkplug chart

   By mlander, September 18, 2006
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   • Guest
   • November 22, 2013

9. BCI Battery Size Chart

   By rocketraider, May 1, 2011
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   • MCHinson
   • October 20, 2014

10. 1956 88 no start 1 2

    By Abua, March 17, 2018
    • 51 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • March 26, 2018

11. 1955 olds vacuum lines - windshield wipers

    By bbock, May 19, 2006
    • 39 replies
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    • Marko1968
    • December 7, 2018

12. Sudden transmission whine 1966 Toronado

    By 60s GM Fan, January 13
    • 37 replies
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    • EmTee
    • March 21

13. Any Toronado owners out there?

    By Guest trofeo73, December 2, 2001
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    • Steve Moskowitz
    • January 17, 2003

14. Newly acquired 1964 Jetstar convertible

    By Guest Reeno1971, August 3, 2011   

    • 1964
    • convertible
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • 1964
      • convertible
      • jetstar
    • 31 replies
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    • Guest
    • February 5, 2012

15. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Water Pump....

    By philipj, April 7, 2023
    • 31 replies
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    • Whatever
    • February 20

16. 62 Starfire Patch Panels

    By Guest Tom Pawlik, January 23, 2008
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    • Guest
    • September 27, 2013

17. Announcement

    By rocketraider, January 19, 2003
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    • 86 2dr.ltd
    • January 23, 2003

18. 1956 super 88 Kickdown

    By Guest jayndar, May 19, 2010
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    • Guest
    • September 9, 2010

19. 62 Starfire Electrical

    By Guest dstaton, July 10, 2011
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    • Guest
    • October 26, 2012

20. roto hydra-matic

    By Guest dstaton, February 20, 2012
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    • Ben the builder
    • April 25, 2021

21. 455 is running hot as in overheats

    By Sgt Art, January 27, 2003
    • 26 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 11, 2003

22. 76 Olds 455 pinging

    By Guest 66olds, February 22, 2010
    • 25 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • June 21, 2010

23. 62 Starfire Disc Brake Conversion

    By kdthomp, October 7, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • Timarellanes
    • March 27, 2019

24. Neoprene gas Lines '62 Starfire w."Air"

    By Guest chequenman, November 5, 2011
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    • Guest
    • November 16, 2011

25. Time Capsule Engine Start

    By Guest dstaton, June 4, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • mrspeedyt
    • August 19, 2011

26. Slim-Jim Transmission Filter

    By starfireelvis, May 8, 2011
    • 21 replies
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    • starfireelvis
    • December 28, 2011

27. 55 Starfire cowl tag

    By Guest orgsretep, December 18, 2008
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    • Greg Tocket
    • March 31, 2010

28. Info regarding 15 inch wheels for 1965 Dynamic 88

    By Guest connl, October 19, 2007
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    • Guest
    • January 15, 2008

29. 1941 Oldsmobile rescue

    By ScottD961, December 8, 2014
    • 21 replies
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    • ScottD961
    • December 15, 2014

30. Moraine and Bendix power brake units - interchangeable?

    By gregleck, July 30, 2020
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    • gregleck
    • January 20, 2021

31. 1963 Olds Starfire

    By Guest 1963starfire, August 23, 2006
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    • Guest
    • September 19, 2011

32. INFAMOUS SLIM JIMS

    By Guest, January 24, 2003
    • 20 replies
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    • bigfoots98
    • June 4, 2004

33. 1983 5.7 Diesel engine colors

    By Guest pikapp, February 19, 2011
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    • Guest
    • July 30, 2012

34. 1961-64 power antenna

    By dlh61olds, October 24, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • Barney Eaton
    • December 4, 2019

35. Help: Removing the engine '62 F85 215

    By MontanaKeller, August 9, 2011   

    • 215
    • engine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • 215
      • engine
      • removal
    • 19 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 29, 2012

36. 1936 Oldsmobile F36 Voltage Regulator....

    By philipj, March 15, 2023
    • 19 replies
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    • philipj
    • July 23, 2023

37. Hydramatic Transmission oil level check

    By 48oldsguy, January 16, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • 48oldsguy
    • January 30, 2019

38. 1968 FWD 442

    By canadianada, July 31, 2006
    • 18 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 18, 2013

39. Disc Brakes on '65 starfire

    By Guest kris-sarah, July 6, 2004
    • 18 replies
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    • EJohnson
    • August 10, 2004

40. Help!!! 62 Olds Starfire overheating problem and brake problem!

    By viper771, July 22, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • viper771
    • July 30, 2012

41. 62 Old F85 Hydramatic Issues

    By MontanaKeller, November 4, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • April 28, 2012

42. 1962 Starfire Vacuum controls (new picture)

    By Guest cmjplayboy, November 11, 2010
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    • dlh61olds
    • November 16, 2010

43. Power Brake Booster Install Help

    By nifty 6, October 1, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • nifty 6
    • May 31, 2011

44. Decode 1956 Olds Cowl Tag

    By ryrysmith, September 12, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • AlexPorter8199
    • May 17, 2021

45. Valve Guides 324 Rocket

    By nifty 6, August 30, 2007
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    • nifty 6
    • February 28, 2008

46. Trim # breakout 55 Olds

    By Dynaflash8, April 4, 2013
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    • Oldsfan
    • April 22, 2013

47. 69 442 brake problems

    By will442, April 10, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • Max Damage
    • August 4, 2020

48. 324 olds-engine/crankcase baffle come apart?

    By Guest imported_pete324rock, May 17, 2006
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    • Guest
    • August 3, 2006

49. Removal of inside door handleand window handles

    By Guest Old Codger, February 2, 2014
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    • Guest
    • February 9, 2014

50. wheel color

    By Bhigdog, February 19, 2006
    • 15 replies
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    • Bhigdog
    • February 23, 2006

51. 75 Olds 350 - performance upgrade

    By royale 75, January 12, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • 86 2dr.ltd
    • January 24, 2003

52. rebuilding 55 olds power steering pump

    By Guest shirley, September 7, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 1, 2011

53. Tubes & flaps for radial tires

    By Guest slyhog022056, September 2, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 9, 2012

54. 1964 F-85 Cutlass engine swap

    By pitman, April 17, 2018
    • 14 replies
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    • Surfbinder
    • June 14, 2021

55. 66 Toro radio replacement

    By 60s GM Fan, March 21
    • 14 replies
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    • EmTee
    • April 1

56. HELP! Rochestor 4GC Problems

    By KQQLCAT, November 5, 2010
    • 14 replies
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    • Guest
    • May 18, 2011

57. Level Control

    By sosuzguy, November 5, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • sosuzguy
    • July 21, 2010

58. 66 Toro fuel delivery problem

    By Guest, February 14, 2002
    • 14 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • February 19, 2002

59. Is this a stupid question? (Cutlass suspension)

    By andy82, January 30, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • Sgt Art
    • February 6, 2005

60. Radio / Reverb wiring diagram

    By Guest connl, November 20, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • July 5, 2010

61. 1962 Starfire trim removal

    By Hurst_Olds_1968, July 9, 2009   

    • starfire
    • 14 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 18, 2013

62. Chevy 350 in 56 Olds

    By Guest UncleBiggy, February 24, 2008
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    • Rusty_OToole
    • January 22, 2009

63. headers

    By seid71, December 2, 2006
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    • Guest
    • January 3, 2007

64. K & N and OAI

    By Dan30thz28, June 1, 2006
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    • No1Ambroz
    • October 4, 2006

65. Need Help Selecting the Right Carb for a 64 Olds Cutlass

    By Bird, August 28, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 29, 2010

66. Looking for 1964 Oldsmobile engine info

    By =diego=, March 25, 2020
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    • =diego=
    • March 11, 2022

67. Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo VIC replaced by standard no VIC

    By gkhashem, May 10, 2014
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    • gkhashem
    • May 19, 2014

68. 50 Olds point's conversion

    By Guest oldmobile1, September 24, 2008
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    • Guest
    • March 11, 2009

69. 1961 Starfire question

    By mike calhoon, October 29, 2008
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    • dlh61olds
    • November 6, 2008

70. Stalling when warm

    By Guest, January 22, 2003
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    • Guest
    • February 6, 2003

71. 1961 Olds 98 Automatic Tranny

    By Desolow52, March 11, 2009
    • 13 replies
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    • Hurst_Olds_1968
    • July 7, 2009

72. 36 Oldsmobile F36... Electrical Problems, Power to coil and regulator-NO spark.

    By philipj, June 23, 2023
    • 13 replies
    • 474 views
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    • philipj
    • June 24, 2023

73. Carburetor repair

    By Guest 1951Olds88, September 13, 2014   

    • carburetor
    • rebuilding
    • 12 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 26, 2014

74. 83 olds 88 wants to keep on crankin' even with key OFF!! Help!

    By jake1960, May 29, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • Silverbird
    • June 7, 2005

75. 1985 Cutlass Salon dash gauges not working

    By Guest MidTNDawg, December 9, 2014
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    • joe_padavano
    • February 19, 2016

76. Tie rod ends for full-size '62 Olds

    By starfireelvis, March 31, 2016
    • 12 replies
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    • starfireelvis
    • April 5, 2016

77. 1940 Oldsmobile business coupe trim tag decode

    By drptop70ss, March 1, 2021
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    • Gar
    • July 4, 2022

78. Looking for vacuum diagram

    By Guest tbutter, July 11, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 3, 2017

79. 62 Starfire Fan, Fan Clutch and Air Cleaner?

    By Guest Tom Pawlik, January 30, 2008
    • 12 replies
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    • KQQLCAT
    • February 4, 2008

80. Olds parts

    By Guest, March 23, 2002
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    • Guest
    • June 7, 2002

81. 1950 Olds but what model????

    By Guest Kevs50Olds, April 28, 2011
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    • Guest
    • July 9, 2011

82. 57 Olds fuel issue

    By Guest Julian, January 30, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • D Yaros
    • February 6, 2011

83. 56 olds 88 factory air conditioning

    By Guest 400mag, January 25, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • September 10, 2019

84. Header Question

    By johnspd, March 10, 2003
    • 11 replies
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    • linas9
    • March 12, 2003

85. Car Interior Heating Up - Urgent Problem to be Resolved

    By Guest, April 22, 2003
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 31, 2003

86. F35 / F36 ignition timing

    By ThatsMe, December 18, 2021
    • 11 replies
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    • Bloo
    • December 24, 2021

87. 1963 Hydra-Matic interchange

    By Guest Pertti K, January 16, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • Pontiac59
    • April 8, 2007

88. Converting Diesel Block to Gas

    By Guest, February 6, 2002
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • February 12, 2002

89. Horn Button ID

    By dep5, October 18, 2014
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    • dep5
    • November 22, 2014

90. 1956 Olds Super 88 wiper motor options

    By Guest Gazoo, October 6, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 25, 2016

91. Olds 455 oiling problem HELP!

    By Guest 66olds, April 9, 2006
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • April 13, 2006

92. Whitewall width on full-size Oldsmobiles

    By starfireelvis, September 2, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • rocketraider
    • September 6, 2013

93. High HC Readings on 1986 442

    By Guest, May 22, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • joe_padavano
    • January 22, 2014

94. 73 Olds Toronado Brakes Sluggish

    By Guest RoadkingHI, May 22, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 4, 2007

95. Breakerless Ignition

    By Steve_Mack_CT, April 14, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • April 27, 2008

96. 307 in a regal? update

    By rhb1999, January 7, 2009
    • 11 replies
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    • rhb1999
    • January 21, 2009

97. 425 Toronado Quadrajunk Replacement Recommendation

    By streets, May 30, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • carbking
    • June 3, 2011

98. 230 engine

    By Erndog, September 6, 2009   

    • 230 1940 engine piston
    • 11 replies
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    • Erndog
    • March 15, 2011

99. 57 4GC flooding

    By Guest Julian, February 28, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • junkyardjeff
    • March 6, 2011

100. ? regarding Lead Additive in rebuilt engine

     By starfireelvis, June 22, 2010
     • 11 replies
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     • Guest
     • June 26, 2011