Re: More Mail Issues

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hey I have a great idea, > Let's start the Olds snail-mail list! > Never any problems with pen and paper! > Vinny Well, not in my neighborhood. Mail gets misdirected often, kids take from mailbox and throw in street, postman drops in driveway. Many folks aren't

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
"Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > All Optima batteries come with a heavy built-in > carrying strap. It can be > removed prior to installation, but I always leave it > on. > > Milton Schick Cool! Then that should make things a lot easier. Karen ___

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > They only work if you hook them up. :-) I believe they > could > bring up a dead battery, but it would take a week. > If a > battery has been dead for some time, I would replace > it. > > Bruce Roe It's not totally dead, just not enough juice to crank.

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
Thanks, Duane. I will see if the one near me carries them. I think that will be the better option for her until I can drive her more :-) I can still use the float on that battery, right? Karen --- Duane Parks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Karen, > > I bought the 2 (I love diesels, but they ta

Re: Olds W-30 red fenderwells

2006-11-27 Thread spddemun
--- "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: And where did the red inner fenderwells go ...snip... Milton Schick I've been meaning to ask, what is the story behind the red fenderwells? I noticed it in photos, but have never seen one in-person. Karen ___

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread CUTLASS442
This is true. I have done it several times myself. The ones that can't be reversed are the ones that AOL blocks because they have blank subject lines. <<< <<>> I don't know why someone would do it purposely. How do you know it was or has been done purposely?? See the picture linked bel

63 F85

2006-11-27 Thread steven pignataro
here's something you don't see everyday: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/36-000-Original-Miles-found-in-a-garage_W0QQitemZ260057819414QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6405QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is ravin

Re: Good Crank Scraper

2006-11-27 Thread KS7RACING
Scott, I would recommend Dave Smith Engineering -- 25078 RD 196 Exeter, CA 93221 (559) 562-3500 -- call Karen or Dave there, I used one of their crank scrapers on my fairly-built 350 (solid lifter cam, roller rockers, TRW W-31 pistons, 6800 RPM) "roundy-round" engine and was quite pleased. Ta

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread Duane Parks
Unfortunately the same is true of gmail...the "report spam" button is right next to the delete button. BUT, once a post is reported as spam, it can easily be reversed by simply going to the spam folder, selecting the post, and click the "not spam" button. Duane 72 Cutlass Convertible On 11/27/0

3800 freeze/core plug revisited

2006-11-27 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
Okay, I think I'm officially stumped. I'm still tempted to go for some sort of stop-leak, but I think I might just try the GM supplement tablets instead of the heavy, nasty Bars Stop Leak. You see, it appears the problem is trying to fix itself. Car overheated (well, ok, the warning light came

paging Paul Tumolo?

2006-11-27 Thread frank iezzi
Paul, Could you get in touch with me regarding the choke setup from NAPA you are using on your 442? Thanks, Frank Iezzi Columbus OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo!

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread Greg Beaulieu
The problem with AOL is apparently one of one or more AOL members of this list maliciously reporting list traffic to AOL as spam DELIBERATELY. Why, I dunno.

life after AOL

2006-11-27 Thread Christopher Witt
to whom it may concern: I used to have AOL a long long time ago before DSL Had a MAC at the time "you can have a web page" yeah, right, never did figure out how to put a single photo on it, had to give up. later converted to PC, now have to watch viruses and spam and popups ALL THE TIME, but

Re: 3800V6, alum vs plastic intake, VIN?

2006-11-27 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
At 03:49 PM 11/22/06 -0500, Fred wrote: >It is a Series I engine. The Buick LeSabre got the Series II a year >later than Olds and Pontiac. The thermoplastic intake showed up in 1993. >EGR also came back into use that year. (1991 and 1992 3800s met >emission standards without it.) The big i

Preventing Cylinder Head Gasket and Cooling System Failures

2006-11-27 Thread 77w30
http://www.arrowheadradiator.com/preventing_cylinder_head_gasket_and_cooling _system_failures.htm some useful information ron

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread CUTLASS442
I believe also that it is AOL and not Greg. As any of us that use AOL know, the spam button is right next to the delete button. Its real easy to mistakenly report something that is legit as spam. At the same time, I have received mails from the list with blank subject lines. There are a lot

W-30 My Butt

2006-11-27 Thread bcroe
That is something from Cadillac. Bruce Roe 27 Nov 2006 "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > He's plumbed the rear heater outlet into a port he had > installed at the upper right rear corner of the right side > radiator tank. The hot water from the back of the engine >

Another Thanks to Greg, The OldsList Meister

2006-11-27 Thread John Holt sr
I can relate to what Dave Cullen said: "I found knowledgeable folks here who were willing to offer advice and point me in the direction of resources. It's since become a source of comraderie (sp?) as well, and I would miss it dearly if it went away. " additionally.. I have met Ron Fama and Milton

Re: W-30 My Butt

2006-11-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
And where did the red inner fenderwells go Did he remove them and replace them with black steel ones Notice the novel way the heater doesn't work. He's plumbed the rear heater outlet into a port he had installed at the upper right rear corner of the right side radiator tank. The hot wat

Re: Good Crank Scraper

2006-11-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, Rocket Racing has a crank scraper. http://www.rocketracingperformance.com/products/Engine-Trans/scraper.htm It's not listed as big or small block specific, but I would assume it's for a big block and can be adapted to a small block. The oil pan holes are the same. Actually, depending on t

Re: 1971 Cutlass 442 Doors

2006-11-27 Thread Mike Pemberton
Bruce, No problem, pass it around. Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:03 AM Subject: Re: 1971 Cutlass 442 Doors Mike, Thanks anyway. The '66 sounds like it could use a good home. Unfortunatel

Re: car dollies

2006-11-27 Thread kenneth treharn
Hello, Anybody have any that move easilly with a car on them. I have boughten a couple cars worth and they don't roll worth a damn. I ended up using them for trans, and engine block movers. Ken John Kelsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all Whoever was looking for car dollies I just got a north

1980 Factory Service Manual fs

2006-11-27 Thread frank iezzi
Olds list: Found a 1980 Olds factory servie manual for the 1980 model year (my dad had an '80 98 diesel) which is no longer needed. Good shape. Any interest? Please e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Frank Iezzi Columbus OH _

car dollies

2006-11-27 Thread John Kelsey
Hi all Whoever was looking for car dollies I just got a northern tool catalog today. they have a pair (1000lb each rating) for $47.00. Four for under $100 bucks. Their item number 148800-1714 northerntool.com hope this helps -- John Kelsey Dayton Ohio TOA# 009

Re: W-30 My Butt

2006-11-27 Thread Kerry Doyle
That is just nuts! In the comments he says its valued at 54,000 if 100 correct! Its not 100% so it aint! so its worth 15 tops as a put togeather car. --- Sr Project Manager <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is a guy that swears up and down his car is a > W-30 Post Coupe.

W-30 My Butt

2006-11-27 Thread Sr Project Manager
Here is a guy that swears up and down his car is a W-30 Post Coupe. The BS of false advertising is getting very bad on EBAY. Where are the Keystonn EBAY Cops? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250053935012&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 Item: Oldsmobile : 442 (250053935012) _

Distributor

2006-11-27 Thread Wayne Arndt
- - Original Message - From: "Sr Project Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 8:11 AM Subject: Distributor Assistance Please >I have a 1970 442 with the 455 engine. I was driving > around Thanksgiving day and the car just quit. After > repeated attempts to st

Re: Big Block Cam Choice

2006-11-27 Thread Bill Brooks
Tom, I used the same cam on my BBO - 10.2 CR, 800 CFM Holley, HS Rockers - bad stuff: manifolds, 2" exhaust (but at least mandral bent SS w/ dynomax) and stock 442 TC. It's running through a built up TH350 w/ 3:73 gears. According to Lunati, the idle is only fair - I think it's pretty smooth. I

Good Crank Scraper

2006-11-27 Thread Scott White
Hello all- Getting along with my 350 rebuild...should have it together soon. Where can I find a decent and not too costly crank scraper? the eVil site didn't turn up too many options. Any suggestions? Scott White _ Share your

RE: Car Skates

2006-11-27 Thread DeVries, Garth
I have a set from Harbor freight and have used them a lot. It was a good purchase. I will warn you though moving a shell around is easy but as the car gets heavier i.e. engine, trans, complete car etc. it becomes harder to move the car. So with a Vista Cruiser it will probably take more than one

RE: New E-mail Address

2006-11-27 Thread Dave Duffner - Trofeoworld.com
Bruce, Chebucto's apparently using or started using some defensive software on their servers called MailScanner & Spamassassin. We use these, they're solid but they do have their moments. Your new mail announcement trips off a weird rule in the Mailscanner software that makes it think it's a

Fwd: New E-mail Address

2006-11-27 Thread JonKrisInc
What happened there? Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv. --- Begin Message --- My new email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] (http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv. --- End Message ---

Re: New E-mail Address

2006-11-27 Thread JonKrisInc
My new email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] (http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv.

Re: 1971 Cutlass 442 Doors

2006-11-27 Thread JonKrisInc
Mike, Thanks anyway. The '66 sounds like it could use a good home. Unfortunately, my corral is full. Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv.

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread Duane Parks
Karen, I bought the 2 (I love diesels, but they take a lot of juice to start) Optima Red Tops for my truck from O'Reilly's about 2.5 years ago. I have nothing but good things to say about the store and about the batteries. When I go to replace the batteries in the Olds and in the Volvo, they wi

Re: Thanks Greg

2006-11-27 Thread Duane Parks
YES! Thank you Greg for all your efforts. I know we have exhanged more than a few emails lately about my posts not getting through... This list (and being able to search the last few months' archives has saved me immeasurable amounts of concern and has provided me with great information about m

RE:Car Skates

2006-11-27 Thread Zito, James A \(GE Infra, Energy\)
I have a set of the $150 for 4 chinee ones from H F & Sh!t. They work ok. A little tough to get started rolling. But I am working on a old wooden floor in a late 1800's barn, that has be covered with Luan and epoxy paint. YMMV Jim 69 442 conv body back on frame!!

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread Duane Parks
Trent, I understand your concern, but I don't think Greg is saying that he is discriminating against AOL users. AOL itself is probably who is threatening action against chebucto users. So, even if Greg does nothing you may still have problems with your AOL email getting the list posts. If you

Re: New E-mail Address

2006-11-27 Thread Kerry Doyle
Hello Greg Thanks for the insight, I Hope you were able to secure a job with an honest company where the profits are generated by providing value rather than systemically cheating and scamming unwitting customers. I know well the MANY choice words I had and have for the scammers and crooks at AT&T

Re: More Mail Issues

2006-11-27 Thread Kerry Doyle
How does that work Vinny? Can I write it out on paper and scan it into the puter then post it to Photobucket so all can see???Where should I keep the paper copies? Hoo the mail stuff is so confusing! It was much easier to just fax stuff. Kerry (Hope Greg can find a way to keep it going and si

Re: ADMIN: Attn: AOL Users

2006-11-27 Thread TJPROD
OK, so after all this time I have never gotten any complaints but yet I am being booted from the list because of someone else. This is discrimination, I think I am changing my mind about my fellow Oldsmobilians. I do not desire yet another email account to deal with, I have my work account, w

Re: Olds--battery question

2006-11-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Karen, All Optima batteries come with a heavy built-in carrying strap. It can be removed prior to installation, but I always leave it on. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "spddemun" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:

Re: Distributor Assistance Please

2006-11-27 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Rodney, The easy way has to paths, depending on how much money you wish to spend. 1) Go to the local auto parts store and buy a rebuilt distributor for your car. The wire has already been replaced. 2) For much more money, buy a MSD billet distributor for an Olds and a MSD 6A ignition module. Th