Oldsmobile V8 Engines 1964-1990 How to Rebuild

Bring that old Oldsmobile engine back to life with this new,all-color Workbench-edition book. Oldsmobile caught the performance world by surprisewhen it launched its new overhead valve (OHV) V-8 in 1949called the Rocket. These engines, along with Cadillac, werethe first post-war OHV design produced by General Motors. Ina world of flathead V-8 performance, they were a major stepforward and an instant hit. As was the norm for all Americancar manufacturers in the 1950s and 1960s, the Rocket V-8sgrew in size and performance capability until the GenerationII engines began production in 1964. Offered in a variety ofdisplacements over the 27-year run, the Generation II enginewas offered in sizes ranging from 260 to 455 ci, suiting everypossible need from reliable fuel economy to all-out performance. In Oldsmobile V-8 Engines 1964–1990: How to Rebuild,veteran author Mike Forsythe takes you through the completeprocess of rebuilding and restoring your Generation II RocketV-8 to its original glory. Covered in a thorough step-by-stepformat are the tools required, the disassembly process,analysis of what went wrong, parts selection and replacement,the machining process, pre-assembly, final assembly, and thebreak-in process. Some performance upgrade options arealso included. The Oldsmobile Generation II engine had a lengthy andproductive run not only powering Oldsmobiles but also avariety of Buicks and Pontiacs. If you are in the restorationprocess or simply want a return to factory-original performancein your Cutlass, Delta 88, Vista Cruiser, Toronado, 98,or 442, this book is an essential tool in bring your Oldsmobileback to its original glory. • This is the first book published on rebuilding thesepopular Oldsmobile engines • Oldsmobile engines were produced in the millions from1964 to 1990 • Many of the most popular cars GM produced during thisera were powered by Oldsmobile engines, even manylate 1970s Pontiac Trans Ams About the AuthorMike Forsythe rebuilt his first engine at age 13. Over the past45 years, he has rebuilt too many engines to count, whetherthey resided in cars, trucks, or aircraft. Mike has also authorednumerous overhaul books for major automotive publishers. Inaddition to his expertise with Oldsmobile engine overhauls,Mike earned certification as an Automotive Service Excellence(ASE) master automobile technician and is an Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)–certified aircraft mechanic. As an avid dragracer, Mike also knows the tricks to ensure that engines reachtheir power potential.