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Well it's been a while since I've posted. The Olds is in storage and I have moved to Toronto. I was wondering if anyone knows where some good places are to look in the Toronto/Southern ontario area for g-body parts. Junk yards or whatever... Thanks for any info you can give me.

Should my fuel be draining out of the fuel pump over night? Every morning after the car has been sitting when I go to start it the fuel filter is empty. When I first crank it it starts right up on the remaining fuel in the carb but after that fuel is gone it runs a little rough like there is no...

I'm trying to set my idle to 550rpm in drive as per the veci label under the hood. I just put an edelbrock carburetor on and the lowest I can get it is 600rpm, and then the idle screw is no longer touching the throttle arm. Is there any adjustment I can make to get the idle down to 550? Thanks

Noticing a strong sulphur smell from the exhaust after a going for a drive in my Cutlass. I just put in a new intake and a 4bbl carb. Don't really notice the smell at idle only after a drive. I've heard a few different things about what this could be. 1. Bad catalytic converter. It's about 26...

On the look out for a new rear end for my Cutlass. See all kinds of things for sale and have a few questions. Don't know much of anything about rear axles so here she goes. What's the difference between 7.5 and 8.5? What exactly is open diff? And whats the difference/advantages between 10 bolt...

just put on an edelbrock carb with and automatic transmission and having some trouble finding a good place to hook up the return spring. There is only one good spot at the front of the throttle bracket to hook the spring to but I don't have a good place forward of that to hook the other end of...

trying to hook up the throttle cable and transmission cable. the throttle cable linkage (where linked to carb) is different than what was used with the old dualjet and won't fit the ball linkage on the edelbrock carb. It doesn't really line up all that good either. also, the transmission cable...

i have a pair of cork valve cover gaskets to put on. should i just put them on by themselves or should i be putting rtv silicone or something on them as well? thanks

putting in an edelbrock intake manifold. I need to go pick up a few things like some plugs for hoses, black RTV sealant, and I think gasket sealant. I haven't done this installation before so I was wondering a few things. First of all is there any special tool I need for the head bolt on the old...

Want to get an electric fan setup and was wondering a few things. How exactly are they hooked up, wiring etc..? How are they controlled...thermal switch off intake, electrically, etc? Are they running all the time at the same speed or do they speed up with temperature? Don't really know anything...

Check out my new to me 15x7 Olds Rallyes. Just got em for 425 shipped. They've been sandblasted, primed and painted. Might paint them the same color blue as my car or leave them gray. What do you guys think?

Does anyone know where to get information on interior paint color for a 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham? As in paint name or part number? Also, I have the build sheet for my car. Is there a way to find out which codes mean what? Anyone else with an 83 Cutlass with a blue interior that...

I have an opportunity to pick up a mint condition dash for my 83 Cutlass. Only problem is the color is dark blue instead of light blue. Is there anyway you can find the exact color of the dash in my car and a get a spray can made and spray it myself? Or should I just keep looking for one in my...

Anyone know where to adjust the gear selector switch so the reverse lights come on properly. I have to hold my column shifter up while in reverse to bring the reverse lights on.

I have an 83 non-ccc Cutlass with a buick 231 v6. When it is cold in the morning, on it's first start It will run for a few seconds and then stall. on the second start it will run and stay running. If I don't let it warm up, and try to put it in to gear it will stall again. I have cleaned the...

Should i use wd-40 or silicone lube on carburetor linkages? What is the recommended lube around the carb?

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Fasten seat belt light won't go off and buzzer does not chime at all. It is not the wire under the seat, checked it numerous times. Does anyone know where the 4-8sec timer is located? Any suggestions? Thanks

I'm trying to remove my old steering box with the pitman arm attached and I can't get the pitman arm to separate from the intermediate steering rod (I think that's what it's called). Does anyone know if I need a special tool for this or do I just have to put some more muscle into it. Thanks in...

Want to remove my two barrel manifold of my 231 v6? Is there any special tools I need to do this. Or will a socket wrench do? Thanks