BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

[john87442]

That’s good to hear thanks

 

[oldsofb]

I love the cold case radiator but would the stock olds 350 fan cool the engine enough or would the electric fans be a better option.

Even hopped up 455's just had the belt driven fan to cool them down back in the day.

The stock shroud with a 7 blade clutch fan should do the trick. Use a 180 degree thermostat and you should be fine. If for some reason it can't keep up, then you can start thinking about elect fans.

Hutch

 

[john87442]

Great point hutch thanks again for all your videos.

 

[oldsofb]

Catch up time.

The mock up on the Core support is done

I got a gift in the mail from PacificGbody in the form of their Balancer Pulley Adapter

Big thanks to them. The owner reached out to me on Insta and asked if I'd like to try and review it. It's a well made piece.

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

I had to make a brace for the top of the A/C Compressor Bracket.

I first use mechanics wire to make my shape and use it as a template.

I can refer to this as I hammer out my brace. The material is a piece of 1/2" pipe from the hardware store

I hammer the one side flat and then mark for length

Hammer the other side flat, bend and drill

Test fit and then mark the intake threads with tape to center the hole to be drilled

Drill and done

Round the edges and paint it black and you'd never know it was home made. (haven't done that yet since the intake isn't bolted down for good)

Hutch

 

[69hurstolds]

Hahaha! Hutch got a new sponsor!!!!! I'll let him tell you all about it in his starter vid. Wait for it...

Headers hit, starter's back in. Break it down...oh oh oh oh...

 

[john87442]

Very funny.

 

[Rktpwrd]

Had very nearly the same problem with the PowerMaster clockable starter on mine, minus the clearancing of the header tubes. Lots of very finicky fussing to find just the right orientation for everything to fit and clear.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Yeah, I had to piece two mini starters together to get the right fit with my stainless headers. I wish Pacific G body would sell that bottom pulley adapter separate from their brackets. Pretty sure my guesstimate was slightly off and the bottom pulley isn't centered.

 

[rfpowerdude]

I don't remember having any trouble with the Powermaster 9510 and Nick Fillipides headers.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9510

Maybe even the 9410 too.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9410

Pics on Summit look like they would be electrical connections outboard. I have to get one for the 455 going into the '70...