Oldsmobile 455 data - Revision history

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 * Ultimate American V-eight engine data book, 1949-1974, Books 1949-1974 By Peter C. Sessler. Available new and used on [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-American-Engine-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760336814/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1270209612&sr=8-1-fkmr0/ Amazon], but the text appears FOC in full online [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=USHwMwIIM1IC&pg=PA77&lpg=PA77&dq=gm+411961&source=bl&ots=VOcspKrU88&sig=k8CLAHvbH-XUoFNapD4snnUUCaw&hl=en&ei=vtqxS6bBLueM4gaS-aHiAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false/ here] on google books! Has information about all American V8 engines, a bit of background, etc, but - most usefully - how to identify and date an engine. Has block, head and manifold castings number information - an invaluable book when buying a replacement V8 engine. Also gives power and torque output data.
 ==SSS's Original Oldsmobile 455 Engine==
 The Oldsmobile 455 engine is what Tost specified and supplied with the original winch. The 455 engine that is in the Skybrid winch came to the club in the "Bus Winch" It proved to be powerful and gave good launches, but the crankshaft broke. It was removed from the winch, and once rebuilt with a new crank, was installed into the "Green Winch" (the Tost winch that was painted green and mounted on the back of an Albion Reiver lorry. In late 2007 the winch was removed from the lorry and sent to Skylaunch for conversion)
 <p> With data taken from websites and the Ultimate American V8 Book the engine has been identified and its year of manufacture found. More here on [[Identifying 455 Engine]]
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 *The block casting number is found at the front top of the block just behind the water pump, to the right of the oil pressure sender unit. On this engine its 396021F - This casting number was used between 1968 and 1972 and is the most common big block type for the Olds 455 engine.
 *So, it looks like we have the bottom end of a 1970 engine, and 1973-1976 cylinder heads.
 ==SSS's Second Oldsmobile Engine==

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 * There is a slight issue with the bolt pattern on the crankshaft end. Apparently there's an early style spacing of the holes, and a later style. Typically, the crank in the new engine has a different spacing to the (definitely later spec) crank & flexplate from the original engine. JH obtained a new early spec flexplate. But one hole on this didn't line up correctly either - hence had to be adjusted to allow all 6 bolts to be fitted.
 ==Spare parts==
 * Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123)
 * oil filter is becoming difficult to source locally - suggest EBay (CB 10/14)
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 * [http://www.americanautoparts.co.uk/ American Autoparts] (01737 780888) are also very helpful and have most parts in stock. Example of prices: Head gasket set £81, Distributor Cap £16, Rotor Arm £4, Condensor £4, Coil £28
 * [http://rodleymotors.co.uk/parts-for-american-cars-marine/ Rodley Motors] 01274 688968 also very good.
 ==Propane Gas Conversion==
 See the [[Propane Gas Conversion]] page for details

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 *So, it looks like we have the bottom end of a 1970 engine, and 1973-1976 cylinder heads.
 ==Spare parts==
 * Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123)
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 * [http://www.americanautoparts.co.uk/ American Autoparts] (01737 780888) are also very helpful and have most parts in stock. Example of prices: Head gasket set £81, Distributor Cap £16, Rotor Arm £4, Condensor £4, Coil £28
 * [http://rodleymotors.co.uk/parts-for-american-cars-marine/ Rodley Motors] 01274 688968 also very good.
-* New batteries fitted to both winches (code 663 - 12V 110AH 750 Amps B) from Berkshire Parts & Panels
 ==Propane Gas Conversion==
 See the [[Propane Gas Conversion]] page for details

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 *The Haynes Manual, Number 19025 "Buick, Olds, Pontiac Full Sized RWD models from 1970 to 1990" covers this engine. The club has a copy - should be on the bookshelf in the clubhouse.
 * Ultimate American V-eight engine data book, 1949-1974, Books 1949-1974 By Peter C. Sessler. Available new and used on [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-American-Engine-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760336814/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1270209612&sr=8-1-fkmr0/ Amazon], but the text appears FOC in full online [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=USHwMwIIM1IC&pg=PA77&lpg=PA77&dq=gm+411961&source=bl&ots=VOcspKrU88&sig=k8CLAHvbH-XUoFNapD4snnUUCaw&hl=en&ei=vtqxS6bBLueM4gaS-aHiAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false/ here] on google books! Has information about all American V8 engines, a bit of background, etc, but - most usefully - how to identify and date an engine. Has block, head and manifold castings number information - an invaluable book when buying a replacement V8 engine. Also gives power and torque output data.
-==SSS's Oldsmobile 455 Engine==
+==SSS's Original Oldsmobile 455 Engine==
 The Oldsmobile 455 engine is what Tost specified and supplied with the original winch. The 455 engine that is in the Skybrid winch came to the club in the "Bus Winch" It proved to be powerful and gave good launches, but the crankshaft broke. It was removed from the winch, and once rebuilt with a new crank, was installed into the "Green Winch" (the Tost winch that was painted green and mounted on the back of an Albion Reiver lorry. In late 2007 the winch was removed from the lorry and sent to Skylaunch for conversion)
 <p> With data taken from websites and the Ultimate American V8 Book the engine has been identified and its year of manufacture found. More here on [[Identifying 455 Engine]]

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 *The block casting number is found at the front top of the block just behind the water pump, to the right of the oil pressure sender unit. On this engine its 396021F - This casting number was used between 1968 and 1972 and is the most common big block type for the Olds 455 engine.
 *So, it looks like we have the bottom end of a 1970 engine, and 1973-1976 cylinder heads.
 ==Spare parts==
 * Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123)

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 * Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123)
 * oil filter is becoming difficult to source locally - suggest EBay (CB 10/14)
-* Air filter is Purolator A50091 (o/d 305 mm, i/d 249 mm, depth 88 mm) alt Fram CA325
+* Air filter is Purolator A50091 (o/d 305 mm, i/d 249 mm, depth 88 mm) alt Fram CA326
 * I have ordered parts from [http://www.usautomotive.co.uk/ USautomotive] (01234 273155). They're very helpful and have the parts in stock, or can get them quickly.
 * [http://www.americanautoparts.co.uk/ American Autoparts] (01737 780888) are also very helpful and have most parts in stock. Example of prices: Head gasket set £81, Distributor Cap £16, Rotor Arm £4, Condensor £4, Coil £28