Rebuilding an Oldsmobile engine
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This [http://www.mondellotwister.com/RebuildYourFirstEngine.pdf article] was written by Joe Mondello, who was an expert on Oldsmobile engines all his professional life. The majority of the information in the article may also apply to other makes of engines.... | This [http://www.mondellotwister.com/RebuildYourFirstEngine.pdf article] was written by Joe Mondello, who was an expert on Oldsmobile engines all his professional life. The majority of the information in the article may also apply to other makes of engines.... | ||
| − | + | ==Some oddities seen during disassembly of an Olds 455== | |
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An experienced engine builder was shaking his head at a Olds Toronado 455 engine: | An experienced engine builder was shaking his head at a Olds Toronado 455 engine: | ||
*Half the rods were stamped on top, the others on the bottom. | *Half the rods were stamped on top, the others on the bottom. | ||
*The pistons were machined without a forward mark, you have to look at the underside of the piston and just know which side goes up. | *The pistons were machined without a forward mark, you have to look at the underside of the piston and just know which side goes up. | ||
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==Some details of the Olds V8== | ==Some details of the Olds V8== | ||
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*Be very careful about using Mondello's (or other's) oil restrictors, the info given on the "whys and wherefores" of using them is questionable at best. If you aren't racing it is very questionable if you need or even want them. Besides most pushrods now are oil restricted already. | *Be very careful about using Mondello's (or other's) oil restrictors, the info given on the "whys and wherefores" of using them is questionable at best. If you aren't racing it is very questionable if you need or even want them. Besides most pushrods now are oil restricted already. | ||
*Olds power is all in the heads! A,C,F,and J heads are all excellent choices, and can make impressive power when ported. Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads are the best bet for a high performance 455 engine, having good flow right out of the box. | *Olds power is all in the heads! A,C,F,and J heads are all excellent choices, and can make impressive power when ported. Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads are the best bet for a high performance 455 engine, having good flow right out of the box. | ||
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