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by Willysnut1959
Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: Power train
Topic: Parts List with Part Numbers and Prices
Replies: 14
Views: 50259

Re: Parts List with Part Numbers and Prices

Otto, Thanks for the lead. I called Jim this morning and ordered the inner CV boot. If it fits, I order a second one. The part # was GM1-1.003.12. Jim was very responsive, knowledgable, and helpful. On a side note, I wish we had more activity on this forum. I find it interesting that people in Austr...
by Willysnut1959
Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: Power train
Topic: Parts List with Part Numbers and Prices
Replies: 14
Views: 50259

Re: Parts List with Part Numbers and Prices

I found diameter of the axle where the bearing sits on the CV half-shaft (GM8111) to be smaller than my original part by several thousandths. Some other seal surfaces and threads were not the same, but not as significant problem as the wheel bearing. I sent it back and am trying to use my original p...
by Willysnut1959
Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Linear actuator headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 27954

Re: Linear actuator headlights

Here is the gist of the previous post regarding use of linear actuators. "I have discovered a great solution for a failed headlamp door vacuum system on the 68-69 Toronado. The product listed below is almost a direct fit replacement for the stock vacuum actuator. I left all of the other origina...
by Willysnut1959
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My dream car, 1966 oldsmobile toronado.
Replies: 9
Views: 18833

Re: My dream car, 1966 oldsmobile toronado.

Dap8,
I'm interested in the parts source and part number you found for the front axles.

Marty, St. Louis, MO
by Willysnut1959
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Water valve
Replies: 2
Views: 6816

Re: Water valve

That valve is available new. Four Seasons #74606, I got mine through my local NAPA parts supply house.

Marty
by Willysnut1959
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Need 1966 Carb Linkage Photos
Replies: 3
Views: 7317

Re: Need 1966 Carb Linkage Photos

That thread link was exactly what I needed. Thanks.
Marty
by Willysnut1959
Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Need 1966 Carb Linkage Photos
Replies: 3
Views: 7317

Need 1966 Carb Linkage Photos

My 1966 Toronado was purchased with the wrong carb. I purchased two carbs of the correct number (7026250), but they have different throttle and kickdown linkage on the drivers side. Will someone with a '66 post a couple photos of their linkage to I can ascertain what is correct? Thanks in advance. M...

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