Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[67 442]

Clutch plate and cover are after market. Factory used a diaphragm style cover.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 442</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Clutch plate and cover are after market. Factory used a diaphragm style cover. </div></div>

Ok, anything else look aftermarket?

Ryan

[JpMotorsports]

Very cool Ryan! Is there a ETA to get it running and driving?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool Ryan! Is there a ETA to get it running and driving? </div></div>

November 23rd, I will start this process, as I get more familiar with the car I will know if spring 2016 is attainable?

Ryan

[Postsedan]

You need to educate yourself with the Olds experts and what the cost involved will be in a rebuilt running drive train. If your intent is to race the car in Pure Stock Drags....I strongly urge you to rebuild the other engine - leave the CE block on a stand in the garage....for later use. If you hurt it, where are you going to find another?

Olds engine rebuild and parts are much more expensive than a Chevy. Do it right the first time.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You need to educate yourself with the Olds experts and what the cost involved will be in a rebuilt running drive train. If your intent is to race the car in Pure Stock Drags....I strongly urge you to rebuild the other engine - leave the CE block on a stand in the garage....for later use. If you hurt it, where are you going to find another?

Olds engine rebuild and parts are much more expensive than a Chevy. Do it right the first time.

Dan </div></div>

I am torn as I don't want to spend money on parts not originally for the car, but as you mention, I would hate to &quot;window&quot; the W31 warranty block:-)

I am more focused on being able to drive it than Race it. One idea I have is to prepare the warranty engine and if I decide to go PSMCDR racing maybe build the extra engine and transmission to risk in future.

Ryan

[chevyman0429]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You need to educate yourself with the Olds experts and what the cost involved will be in a rebuilt running drive train. If your intent is to race the car in Pure Stock Drags....I strongly urge you to rebuild the other engine - leave the CE block on a stand in the garage....for later use. If you hurt it, where are you going to find another?

Olds engine rebuild and parts are much more expensive than a Chevy. Do it right the first time.

Dan </div></div>

Boy did I have to learn this the hard way!

[PeteLeathersac]

How far away from being made operable is the 'extra' engine?
As much as I understood from Al, this engine was supposed to be Ok so is it worth reassembling/made operable at low cost for now then put the real $ into the original warranty replacement #'s engine?
And what Pilot bearing is in either motor...both roller bearings?
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~ Pete

[Postsedan]

If not done correctly - you can damage (Window) either engine - same damage can occur on the street or at the drags :-(

*VERY IMPORTANT* - talk to the OLDs guys - pick their brains, learn from their mistakes :-)
Do it Right.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
How far away from being made operable is the 'extra' engine?
As much as I understood from Al, this engine was supposed to be Ok so is it worth reassembling/made operable at low cost for now then put the real $ into the original warranty replacement #'s engine?
And what Pilot bearing is in either motor...both roller bearings?
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

That is another idea, to just fire up the used engine in it as is...(I prefer the idea of rebuilding it to ensure it is reliable)

I am not sure of the pilot bearings in either engine?

I understand your comment Dan....I will get the word! I do really want that real W31 motor in the car....

Ryan

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