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by bcroe
Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1968 Toronado Tailights Model
Replies: 2
Views: 4130

Re: 1968 Toronado Tailights Model

That is nice work. I can imagine a library being built,
of such parts that so often are damaged or missing.
Bruce Roe
by bcroe
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Ein paar Bilder von meinem Toronado
Replies: 14
Views: 11218

Re: Ein paar Bilder von meinem Toronado

I'm going to my mechanic next week to change the oil pan gaskets. He says you have to take the whole engine out to do this job. There is no other way with this model :shock: Since he learned his trade here at GM Suisse and has worked with American cars for 40 years, I believe him. Has anyone done t...
by bcroe
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 2
Views: 4094

Re: New Member

RandyS wrote:Hi I’m Randy from Atlanta. I have a 1966 Toronado
Joined to learn tips and tricks and hopefully contribute something useful.
Anyone here from the Atlanta area?
Randy


Hi, did you get my response to your question about the transmission control?
bcroe@juno.com
Bruce Roe
by bcroe
Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1966 Heater Core Hoses
Replies: 1
Views: 2830

Re: 1966 Heater Core Hoses

Most cars here just use standard hose cut to length, one is 1/2 in ID, the other is 5/8 in ID. Earlier cars had a thermostat cover using a short molded curved hose, this can be replaced with a housing using a steel curved pipe + straight hose, I have a few of these. For more info on my Electronic Sw...
by bcroe
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1966 Toronado fan speed only high
Replies: 2
Views: 4228

1966 Toronado fan speed only high

My 67 manual says the speed switch goes to a couple resistors (no doubt located in the air stream) and the motor direct. I would unplug the resistors and see if the motor stays on high, if so the problem may be in the switch. HOWEVER, I have seen variations where a relay is added, that the switch ac...
by bcroe
Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: For Sale: Parts
Topic: 1968-70 Final Drive
Replies: 1
Views: 9181

Re: 1968-70 Final Drive

The cross over shaft and mounting brackets are different, but it
will work if you change them as a set. Same situation with Cad
Eldorado, which required different brackets than Olds. Bruce Roe
by bcroe
Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Hello from Germany!
Replies: 210
Views: 894172

Re: Hello from Germany!

I suffered those points ignitions when those cars were built. Soon I was building electronic ignitions for them. Now days, I would just drop in an HEI from a 77-79 Olds 350, available new or rebuilt. Not for a 403, has a poor advance curve. The problem with that car is clearing the air cleaner, migh...
by bcroe
Sat May 21, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Oil Restricters
Replies: 5
Views: 7720

Re: Oil Restricters

I put in a high volume oil pump with stronger hex shaft. This is
not to get more pressure, but I feel it better maintains pressure
esp with some wear at idle. Good results in small blocks for
decades. Bruce Roe
by bcroe
Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Wanted: Parts and Misc
Topic: TH425 speedometer gear bracket hold down
Replies: 1
Views: 10072

TH425 speedometer gear bracket hold down

What year is that? Most likely I can find one if you have not, contact me

bcroe@juno.com
​BRUCE ROE
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by bcroe
Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Progress Albeit Baby Steps!
Replies: 5
Views: 18588

Re: Progress Albeit Baby Steps!

I like that cross flow radiator. Bruce Roe

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