Olds71S

Thanks, I don't like emission control any way.

Now that my fuse problem has been resolved (see '71 Cutlass fuse blowing), can someone tell me what this thing does, why I need it, and why is there a external resistor between the two connectors? I have attached a picture of it. Thanks in advance for any info.

I found the problem after much trial, testing, beer, and a SWAG. The TCS Solenoid is on the same circuit. There is a resistor with bare wires coming out of the connecter (picture attached). It was touching the intake manifold. I must have moved it while putting new heater hoses on. I realy appreciate you concern and help. This is a great web site for help. I will try to buy the chassis and service manuals for future problems.

This problem just happened a week ago. The turn signals and the reverse lights do not work. I disconnected the reverse wires from the safety switch and the turn wires from the connector on the streering column. The fuse still blows when the key is turned on. I have tested the wires for a ground fault, all OK. The brake lights and 4-way flashers still work after the fuse is blown (different fuses, same wires). The car has not been rewired (to my knowledge, the previous owner let it sit for 5-6 years, I've owned it since 2002 and it only has 64k on it). I pulled all the fuses and only had this one in and it still blew. I am thinking that there is something else on the circuit that is not documented in the owner's manual (SFE-20 - Turn, Backup, Cruise). There is nothing special about this car, it is a regular Cutlass 'S' Sports Coupe. I need to buy some sort of manual that can help me with problems, say a Chassis or Service manual. I have a Chilton, but it is no help with wiring. Any suggestion.

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Thanks for the diagram. I've been wondering how the lines hooked up. Someone connected my distributor directly to the carb. I've been fighting a hesitation from a stop, like a accelerator pump. I've re-routed the lines and it has disappeared. Mine is a 2bbl. but it hooks up simular.

I keep reading about the number on the heads. I have a 71 'S' Sports Coupe with #7 heads. Whats the difference?

The catalog shows the price at $200 for the set. I do not know if they have sold any. I know my car would need to be a trailer queen before I parted with that kind of money.

I have a set on my '71 Cutlass 'S' Sports Coupe, but the words 'OLDSMOBILE' are near the outer ridges. The picture in Fusick's catalog says those are for 67-69. Fusick is selling a set of 4 (new) for $200. Since I see most cars with full or rally wheels, you need to find some one restoring a car back to what the sticker said came on it. They look in pretty good shape, so you can figure a price.

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My 71 Cutlass 'S' Sports Coupe has 63k and my 96 Olds LSS has 85k. Both are very dependable cars. I have driven the 71 to the Homecoming a couple of times.

My last reply said I had a 72. Sorry, it is a 71. Russ

Several years ago, I picked up a 72 Cutlass 'S' Sports Coupe (post car)with 56k on it. It needed front quarter patch panels, minor body work, and a complete paint job, as well as other things. When I test drove it, no brakes. I replaced the master and wheel cylinders, as well as the brakes & hardware. I was able to get all my parts from a local parts store. I gave $3250 for it. I ended up putting 8K into it. that is a good price for the 68. Good luck with it.

I am restoring a 71 Cutlass 'S' Sport Coupe. I recently entered a local point judged Olds show and lost points in the 'engine and compartment' catagory. One of the comments was that the underside of my hood should be satin black. When I had the car repainted (I maintained the same color, Nordic Blue), the underside of the hood was repainted the same color and a new insulator was installed. Before the hood was repainted, the underside was the same color as the car (but in bad shape). Which is correct? During this restore, I have tried to keep everything original. I even went and put a new power brake booster on it even though there was nothing functional wrong with the old one (my wife said it was not shiny). I hate losing points due to a mistake on my or the judges' part.

Thanks. I only saw one other at this years Homecoming. I get alot of looks at car shows and cruise-ins.