BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

[Starrjkd]

I had the same problem with mine, a summit brand. I ended up getting a MSD mini starter. They put the wires in the back. Don’t forget to check the clearance for the gear and flywheel it’s a lot easier on a engine stand mine was a b’tch in the car underneath. I’m sure you know that just a friendly reminder

 

[oldsofb]

Playing catch up again from previous work.

Prime the engine with a F**D oil prime tool

New pan with drain plug goes on the TH400

1 quart of fluid in the ATI Super Street Fighter Converter, and then it goes in the trans

Trans and Converter bolt to the 455 and then it goes in the 442

Hutch

 

[scoti]

Nice!

 

[69hurstolds]

On his video, if you listen carefully, I believe you can hear him squealing like a schoolgirl when that engine/transmission lands.

 

[oldsofb]

On his video, if you listen carefully, I believe you can hear him squealing like a schoolgirl when that engine/transmission lands.

I edited it out, but here's the raw footage.

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

I've been lazy about posting. Here's some catch up.

I installed the GForce Crossmember and measured and ordered my driveshaft.

55 1/2 inches on the nose.

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

It took a few days before it was ready to pick up (local shop).

I installed a Kirban Perf. Driveshaft Loop that installs in the factory location.

I chose to paint the shaft Eastwood Detail Gray. It gives it a raw steel kind of look.

Since the driveshaft was in, I thought it would be good to install the shifter cable to be able to put it in park and have her stay where I put her.

I had to take a 2004R cable bracket and a universal TH400 bracket (that I hoarded from years ago) and join the two together to make it work.

I'll add some of the other bracket to it for strength once I'm sure I measured right.

Continued.....

 

[oldsofb]

Shifter adjustment.

I bolt up the bracket and check the fit of the cable in Park and 3rd (Reverse Manual VB PRN123). With the farthest forward and back OK, I then check the cable for any binding through all the gears.

With the cable adjustment and bracket fab on point, I take it back apart and finish the welding.

Hutch

 

[john87442]

Looks great

 

[john87442]

Tried looking up that drive shaft loop but couldn’t find it on their website.