@@whirlwind8825 No I did a full rebuild of the 455 after sitting so long but probably not a bad idea to do that if you know it will be sitting a long time. Mine sat in a garage the whole time so it wasnt exposed to any weather or temp changes
@@censored1360 I think before I fire mine back up I am going to pull the plugs turn it over by hand and prime it . Maybe fog the cylinders with some marvel oil .
@@whirlwind8825 Yep. Put a bore scope in the bores first and make sure there isn't a bunch of rust. Minor surface rust isnt an issue, but use lots of oil and turn it slow.
Everything swaps over fairly easily, the starter, distributor, engine mounts and exhaust. The air conditioning box may need to be shaved and the #8 spark plug wire may need a 90 degree boot. Your carb linkage and TV cable will need tweaking or go with Lokar.. with stock wheels your axle and Trans will hold up for awhile but throw big tires on and you will find the limit quicker. Have fun!
Depends on the base circle of the cam. I use roller rockers on all my Olds builds. It's alot easier than shimming or grinding the non adjustable stock rocker pedestals. The roller rockers are MUCH tougher than the factory setup also.
@@gregory8861 Another bonus for using aftermarket adjustable rockers is the fact that if you would change the head gasket thickness, or have your heads milled during a rebuild, or whatever, you wouldnt have to buy different pushrods to make up for the length change. With adjustable rockers, you can make up for small changes like that. Where as with the stock setup, there isn't any adjustment, and you'd have to buy a different length pushrod to make up the difference.
I could only find the 42-226-4 part number. It looks like a cam i'd buy if I was in the market for a flat tappet. I usually go with another company though.
@Derek's Garage im been trying to get talk to comp to see If I get the cam, to see the compression is good for it and to see if I have to have a mechine shop to do good amount of cylinder work , like spring ,and drill for bigger guides, studs I'm hopping not
I'm his partner at work... my favorite is his Grand National... lol but I bet he says his old Hurst he has worked many months on building... but this white 442 and his 454SS are nice with the new cams... super lopey lol
@@derekdelsonno874 The brackets will have to come from an Olds big block. The small block brackets are different than from a big block. The deck height difference determines which brackets to use.
Love the older olds 455s. Had several. I rebuilt a 1970 and dropped it in a 73 cutlass supreme brougham
love the cars and the ouija board tat
I just got my 455 running a few weeks back in a 1970 442 been sitting since 2005
My SX 455 has been sitting also. I parked it before the economy tanked . Did you pull the distributor and prime the oil?
@@whirlwind8825 No I did a full rebuild of the 455 after sitting so long but probably not a bad idea to do that if you know it will be sitting a long time. Mine sat in a garage the whole time so it wasnt exposed to any weather or temp changes
@@censored1360 I think before I fire mine back up I am going to pull the plugs turn it over by hand and prime it . Maybe fog the cylinders with some marvel oil .
@@whirlwind8825 good plan
@@whirlwind8825 Yep. Put a bore scope in the bores first and make sure there isn't a bunch of rust. Minor surface rust isnt an issue, but use lots of oil and turn it slow.
Looking good 👍
Same build going on now 84 cutlass
Nice love the big block olds.
Nice Hurst Olds.
I have an olds 455 in a Jetboat... Tryna decide if it's worth it to build this motor or just go get a 6th gen 454 and......... turbo
455 Olds will always produce more torque
@@Wireman134 The 455 Buick did the most torque I believe.
Everything swaps over fairly easily, the starter, distributor, engine mounts and exhaust. The air conditioning box may need to be shaved and the #8 spark plug wire may need a 90 degree boot. Your carb linkage and TV cable will need tweaking or go with Lokar.. with stock wheels your axle and Trans will hold up for awhile but throw big tires on and you will find the limit quicker. Have fun!
These engines are notorious for pooling oil in the heads
Would stock rockers have worked for your build? They seem so easy to use but the cam needs to be under a .500 lift.
Depends on the base circle of the cam. I use roller rockers on all my Olds builds. It's alot easier than shimming or grinding the non adjustable stock rocker pedestals. The roller rockers are MUCH tougher than the factory setup also.
@@davelowets Ok thx for the advice
@@gregory8861 Another bonus for using aftermarket adjustable rockers is the fact that if you would change the head gasket thickness, or have your heads milled during a rebuild, or whatever, you wouldnt have to buy different pushrods to make up for the length change. With adjustable rockers, you can make up for small changes like that. Where as with the stock setup, there isn't any adjustment, and you'd have to buy a different length pushrod to make up the difference.
You can just put a piece of cloth over the valve stem and use a drill unless you're bored or take it to a machine shop suggested
Hello ? Do you deal with comp cam ,if you do what you think about this cam xe292ah-10 or part # 42-226-4
I could only find the 42-226-4 part number. It looks like a cam i'd buy if I was in the market for a flat tappet. I usually go with another company though.
@Derek's Garage what company do you have good luck with and ya I'd like staying with flat taped
I'm running 9.75.1 compression
Usually lunati but I’ve had a few comps in the past. That cam does look pretty gnarly though. I’d get it if it’s not on back order.
@Derek's Garage im been trying to get talk to comp to see If I get the cam, to see the compression is good for it and to see if I have to have a mechine shop to do good amount of cylinder work , like spring ,and drill for bigger guides, studs I'm hopping not
If you break it down that far put a new water pump on!!
You got a deeper oil pan you might need the 70 olds Tornado dipstick and tube to reach the bottom...
You dont need to reach the bottom. The full level will still be in the same place as it was with the stock pan.
what intake did you use
Love the honesty - can you tell me what cam you used please?
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What length pushrods and what did you have the heads mild to
What lift cam
Which rocker arms did you use on this.
Beautiful... which car is your favorite?
I'm his partner at work... my favorite is his Grand National... lol but I bet he says his old Hurst he has worked many months on building... but this white 442 and his 454SS are nice with the new cams... super lopey lol
What pulleys did you use
Everything from the 307.
@@thefakederekrufle ok thank you I am putting a 455 in an 86 cutlass unfortunately it is an 231 V6 have to find pulleys and bracelets off a 307 g body
@@derekdelsonno874 The brackets will have to come from an Olds big block. The small block brackets are different than from a big block. The deck height difference determines which brackets to use.
I hate when someone posts a cool informative video, then never responds the any comments or questions
The fuel pump is on upside-down
I've seen more engine builders scratch bearings from turning g an engine over too many times with low lube radiation. Very little.
nope wrong size....yep right size
olds bb rocket 455 v8 ftw
Who "hates us all"?
god
Much less bad lol