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Made the trip without a hitch, 230 miles.

It was not that cold yet when I was there, but over the weekend they had some single digit temps at night and with the block heater and charger running, she starts right up.

Am I the only one here with a Gen 2 ?

David

My '73 has a cable just hooked up where the divorced choke coil would go.

You can buy a cable at any parts store.

David

Was that the rear horizontal shock that is a VW match?

Bill?
Still have those tanks?

Fresh oil and antifreeze,Four shocks, Four tires, a battery, block heater and onboard battery charger and a set of tire chains and it's just about ready to head north for the winter.

The notes I have on stock '66 wheels are 6 x 15 with a 6.50 backspace. Not sure where those numbers came from tho

I think that the chain was purposely over-engineered as Olds did not want to have any issues with it.

Sorry, I did not see your earlier post. These are the specs from the cam card in the box. Lunati P/N 20429909 Grind 18-R221G-R221C Lift At Valve: .545 intake .542 exhaust Advertised Duration: 285 intake 279 exhaust Duration at .050 lift 221 intake 221 exhaust Lobe Separation 108 degrees Custom groun...

Ok Bruce,

I threw away that nasty chain case cover and put a coat of POR15 on the cover.

Now my questions are:

What is your preferred goop for the sealing surface of the pan and gasket?

How much fluid is actually in there with the chain?

Thanks,

David

Hi Bruce. I would like your opinion of the usefulness of the rubber and insulation cover that normally goes on the chaincase of the TH425. I know that I have read that it is useless and should be thrown out. Since you have a comparatively vast amount of experience with these transmissions, do you ag...