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by brian66toro
Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Decode 1966 Data plate?
Replies: 26
Views: 39144

Re: Decode 1966 Data plate?

toro1966paintchips.jpg I know at the Cadillac Club Grand Nationals they do not match the cowl tag to check the exterior or interior codes as being a match to the car. Of course if you paint your car in a non authentic color or in a color not offered that model year it would stand out like a sore th...
by brian66toro
Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Decode 1966 Data plate?
Replies: 26
Views: 39144

Re: Decode 1966 Data plate?

It probably does. I can't get to the car for a while, that side is parked against a wall. There were a lot of great colors offered on these cars. I have never deviated from the original color on any car but since it will be getting a full respray, I am thinking of a different factory color, maybe a ...
by brian66toro
Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Decode 1966 Data plate?
Replies: 26
Views: 39144

Re: Decode 1966 Data plate?

It does have power seats. It also has the rear defogger. The floor only has one rust spot there the gas pedal is held down to the floor. I took the photos when I bought the car and it has not been cleaned so the rugs are just dirty. The car is in storage until I can get to it when it gets warmer.] I...
by brian66toro
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Decode 1966 Data plate?
Replies: 26
Views: 39144

Re: Decode 1966 Data plate?

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Thanks. I have the master parts book and the factory shop manual. Either the info is not in either or I just didn't look hard enough.

Here are some pics.

Thanks VERY much for the info.

Brian
by brian66toro
Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Decode 1966 Data plate?
Replies: 26
Views: 39144

Decode 1966 Data plate?

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Above is an image of the data plate on my 66 Toronado.

I believe it's a deluxe. The car is white with a black all vinyl interior.

My shop manual for 66 Olds does not seem to have the information in the front section of the book that pertains to the Toronado.

Thanks,

Brian
by brian66toro
Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: How to remove the new car smell
Replies: 5
Views: 9991

Re: How to remove the new car smell

Drive through Taco Bell?
by brian66toro
Sat Aug 09, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 22919

Re: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem

Bruce, I am not driving it. I need some time to get to pulling out the engine. I just bought a 1960 Eldorado Seville that has not been run for 15 years. It's on my lift right now and I am hoping to get it running within a week or so, then I can get into the Toro. Thanks for the input, I know it need...
by brian66toro
Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 22919

Re: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem

I agree that the nylon coating is probably laying in chunks in the pan and has partially blocked the pickup. I may try to use an inspection camera to verify this. I don't see any way to drop the pan with the engine in the car so it looks like the engine needs to come out to remove the pan, clean eve...
by brian66toro
Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 22919

Re: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem

With the 20-50 oil, the pressure is slightly higher at hot idle.

The car makes no noises and does run great, but now the oil pressure light flickers, not on bright, at a hot idle in "D". Gauge shows about 10-12, when I hook up the light it comes on.

Wrong sender maybe?

Brian
by brian66toro
Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem
Replies: 13
Views: 22919

Re: Possible LOW Oil Pressure Problem

I already bought some Lucas high zinc 20-50 and will be giving that a shot. At 64,000 miles, unless there is crap in the pan and the engine was starved for oil and did some damage, I wouldn't expect bearings to go bad in 64,000 miles.\ I do respect your opinion and if I need to pull the engine I wil...

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