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    1956 Olds 88 Headlight Bulb Replacing

    in Technical

    Posted

    Friend has a 56 Olds and needs to replace one of the headlight bulbs.  He has no manual so we are stuck on how to replace it. Has the chrome ring off, a no brainer but that's as far as our brain power got us to.  Any help on how to get the bulb out would be appreciated. 

    Ron 

    1956 Carb Help

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    On 8/27/2018 at 5:47 PM, The 55er said:

    A brass fitting adapter is required. I have two Oldsmobiles with the exact same pump and attachment. The fuel pump casting is fine thread, the steel carb line is coarse thread and is a larger size. Should be obtainable at a good auto parts store like NAPA. The torque spec for the carb to intake manifold nuts is 11-14 ft./lbs.

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    This looks like my only solution. Thanks for the pic and everybody's help.

    Ron 

     

    1956 Carb Help

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    The thread is OK as I tried another fitting. The line is just resting and the other end is not attached to the rear of the carb so I can better align the fitting. It just seems the fitting is slightly too big. The pipe just touches the opening preventing the fitting to screw in.  As suggested maybe a M/FM is the answer? Trying to find a picture on the internet of the pump on the car to see if there is another adapter  fitting. We have no other lines so assuming we have the right one. 

    Thanks for the help. 

    Ron

    1956 Carb Help

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    Hello. Helping a friend install a 2 barrel carb. The car was a family donation. Some parts were removed. Started installing the carb but came to a  problem. One of the fuel lines doesn't screw into the fuel pump. Its the line that goes to the back of the carb. The fitting to the back of the carb fits fine. Are we missing a coupling? I have enclosed a picture.  Its the line with the blue tape. Also what is the torque spec for the bolts holding the carb. 

    Thanks

    Ron

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    56 Fuel Pump

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    I managed to get the glass bowl off, no problem. Full of rusty powder,  My repair manual doesn't show what I think is a screen at the bottom of the pump that is in the glass bowl which is also covered in rusty powder. Does that screen  come out by pulling it down so I can clean it? or leave it in the pump and spray it down with brake cleaner to clean it.

    Thanks  

    Ron

    56 Fuel Pump

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    Thanks, still can't see how to remove the glass bowl. The cross member, the control arm and exhaust appear to be in the way. It doesn't appear to be a easy access from underneath. Will have a second look from underneath.   In what direction to turn the wheel that holds the glass bowl?

    Ron

    56 Fuel Pump

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    Good day, Need some advise. I want to take the glass bowl off the fuel pump to clean it plus the screen. The bowl looks dirty with a dark and whitish coating. Getting to it from underneath looks difficult because of the cross member. Is my only option  removing the pump from the engine?

    Also I  had the carb rebuilt, what would the torque be for bolting it down?

    I also want to put a in-line fuel filter before the fuel pump instead of after the fuel pump. Would this cause issues?

    Thanks

    Ron.

     

    Favorite roads?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    In 1966 drove with my brother and cousin Route 66 from Springfield to L.A. in a four door 1955 Buick. Had over heating issues and lost reverse half way. Than L.A. to San Fran in my cousins 1966 Beaumont his father who lived and worked in L.A. bought him after we dropped off the Buick at the bone yard. 2 years ago did the California coast from L.A. to San Fran north and south

    From Pasadena also did Angeles Crest Scenic Byway to Las Vegas, highly recommended. Scenic Utah by-ways through canyons Zion etc. For bikers on California's scenic coastal highway I wish they would stop using it as a road race track.

    Help decode 1956 Olds cowl tag

    in Oldsmobile - General

    Posted

    From my Maintenance Manual.

    CANADIAN SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

    Each Canadian-built vehicle carries its own serial number plate fastened to the engine side of the cowl. This plate gives the serial number and engine identification.

    GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA LIMITED

    MODEL 36-69

    SERIAL 6366900001

    ENGINE 9N132001 TRIM

    BODY SERIAL PAINT

    The body serial, trim, paint numbers and body options will not be stamped on the plate

    Each Canadian-built car carries its own body number plate in addition to the car serial plate. Location of and information covering the body identification will be contained in the Product Service Bulletin.

    Cars equipped with an automatic transmission will have the digit "9" stamped preceding the engine number.

    Not sure what is meant by "Product Service Bulletin"

    Autronic Eye...

    in Oldsmobile - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    As has been pointed out, the '56 unit has a bunch of missing critical parts. What immediately jumps out as missing are the relay and the requisite dimmer switch. No, a normal dimmer switch does not work.

    I told the seller that he was some important parts, without them the unit would not work. Asked if he would lower the price? his answer was no, won't reduce the price because of some missing parts, Good luck to him...

    Autronic Eye...

    in Oldsmobile - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    As has been pointed out, the '56 unit has a bunch of missing critical parts. What immediately jumps out as missing are the relay and the requisite dimmer switch. No, a normal dimmer switch does not work.

    My kit for the 1955 has the relay and dimmer switch. I think most that are seen installed in cars probably don't work, just for show. When ever I see one in a car I would ask the owner if it worked and the reply usually is no. A lot to pay for something that doesn't work. The seller on Ebay looks to have the wrong template for the installation of the eye on the dash for the 1955. I asked him for the part number but after 2 weeks he still hasn't responded to my query.

    Autronic Eye...

    in Oldsmobile - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    Somebody on Ebay is selling an Autronic eye for a 1956 Olds for $800, link if permitted56 Oldsmobile GM Guide Autronic Eye Kit | eBay

    He is also selling one for a 1955 Olds for $1000, link if permitted

    55 Oldsmobile 88 98 Starfire GM Guide Autronic Eye Kit | eBay

    Are these over priced?

    I have a 1956 Olds, I also have a Autronic unit for a 1955 Olds, not sure if the 1955 would fit a 1956. So was thinking of selling the 1955 Autronic eye and buying the 1956 Autronic eye. So would anybody be interested in my 1955 Autronic eye, complete, pictures upon request. if interested

    Thanks

    Ron

    Fuel Filter 56 Olds

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    hi, most times you'll see the filter mounted after the fuel pump, the glass bowl mounted on the bottom side of your fuel pump is not hard to remove, turn the nut till it stops, hold the bowl with one hand, and swing the wire retainer one way or the other so that you can loosen and lower the glass bowl. do not buy and use a inline fuel filter with a glass cylinder, make sure you replace the glass bowl gasket also.

    Thanks for your reply, Do I turn the nut clockwise or counter clockwise? would it be easier to remove the bowl while under the car or from the top, would this filter be OK?..just learning as I go along,

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    Fuel Filter 56 Olds

    in Oldsmobile - Technical

    Posted

    Hello, I want to put an after market in line fuel filter before the carb. Does it make sense to put it before the fuel pump instead of after the fuel pump before the carb. The reason before the fuel pump is to catch anything that might get into the fuel pump. Also the bowl on the fuel pump looks dirty and would like to remove it and clean it. How difficult is it to remove it without taking the fuel pump out completely. Doesn't look easy to get to the bowl to turn the wheel that holds the bail and glass bowl from either the top or from underneath. I checked the fuel pressure and it is operating up to specs. So wondering is there any point cleaning the bowl and filter thats in it if there is no issue with fuel pressure. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Ron...

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