BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

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
 
Playing catch up again from previous work.

Prime the engine with a F**D oil prime tool
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New pan with drain plug goes on the TH400
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1 quart of fluid in the ATI Super Street Fighter Converter, and then it goes in the trans
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Trans and Converter bolt to the 455 and then it goes in the 442
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Hutch
 
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.
Excited Summer GIF by America's Got Talent



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

I installed the GForce Crossmember and measured and ordered my driveshaft.
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55 1/2 inches on the nose.

Hutch
 
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.
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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.
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I'll add some of the other bracket to it for strength once I'm sure I measured right.
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Continued.....
 
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.
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With the cable adjustment and bracket fab on point, I take it back apart and finish the welding.
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Hutch
 

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