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Olds FAQ -- 442 - ClassicOldsmobile. com Oldsmobile FAQ 442 section It seems to be a matter of record here on the list that Olds was kind of "loose" with the correspondence between the series designation in the VIN and the style number on the body plate, in the period of 1968-1969 As much as we would like to think that Olds inscribed those numbers on the cars purely for the sake of collectors verifying the correctness of these cars
Olds FAQ -- W Machines A 442 option upon which 297 were built (25 Sport Coupes, 247 Holiday Coupes, and 25 Convertibles ) 350 hp compared to 360 for the W-30 a toned down, "more streetable" version of the W-30 with a milder cam (286 degree and 472 lift) that could run power brakes and a standard TH-400 transmission
Olds FAQ -- Transmissions Oldsmobile FAQ Transmissions section Under GM's new transmission nomenclature, the first digit signifies the number of speeds, the second place is either L or T (for longitudinal - RWD or transverse-FWD, and no, they no longer make the longitudinal FWD Toro transmission), the next two are somehow related to the transmission's torque carrying capacity (higher is better), and the E designates
Production Figures: 1964 - 1972 - ClassicOldsmobile. com This site is dedicated to the preservation of Oldsmobiles everywhere All years, models, and styles of Oldsmobiles will be covered and are welcome This web page will be ever expanding and is meant to supply users with detailed and accurate information, and parts sources, to help in the quest of restoring modifying their Olds
1964-1990 Identification - ClassicOldsmobile. com Identification The 'Number=SB, Letter=BB' coding extends to intakes, too Usually, the big ID [not the 6-digit ¼" tall all-number ID] letter or number will be found near the front, often down in between the front fuel air runner and the front water passage which contains the thermostat The cast-in ID consists of a letter or number, usually found in the depression just behind the thermostat's
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Big Small Block Heads - 1964-1990 - ClassicOldsmobile. com Heads 1964 - 1990 Identification A Big Block Head Scrape the oily goo off and read the letter at the lower left corner of the head, near the #1 or #8 spark plug hole, a letter about 1 5" high indicates a big block, while a number indicates a small block Some have an additional letter (an A or B), about 1" high, right next to the letter (or number) This is the quickest, easiest way to get the