Long story short... I bought a big block Oldsmobile motor about 17 years ago. I had it professionally rebuilt and assembled by a machine shop about 14 years ago. I had hand-picked all the parts at the recommendation of a few people, and the engine has literally been sitting in a storage unit for about 14 years on an engine stand. I'll share as much information as I remember... but I'm hoping you can tell me effectively "what this is" in terms of performance. Meaning, is it built for a land yacht (low and mid-range power) or is it built for something that really screams... like an F-body. For the life of me, I cannot remember at all how it was built up... and I kind of want to buy a car to put this in, rather than buy a car and then find an engine so to speak.
This is all I remember / know about the motor:
- 1969 Oldsmobile 455 Big Block (69 "F" Block, F1 [High Nickle Content])
- 1969 Oldsmobile 455 "C" Large-Port Heads (2.07:1 Intake / 1.72:1 Exhaust Valves, Stainless Steel)
- TRW Forged Pistons .030 Overbore (w/ Chrome Moly rings)
- 1969 Hardened Crank / Forged Rods (Shot peened / polished)
- Joe Mondello JM-20-22 Camshaft (1400-5800 RPM Range, 0.496 In. Lift / 0.512 Exh. Lift)
- Crane 1.6:1 Gold Race Roller Rockers
- Cloyes Tru-Roller Roller Timing Chain
- 1972 Rochester QuadraJet (Tuned for a 72 Olds 455)
- GM Performance Parts Hi-Volume Oil Pump
- Port & Polish of the cyl heads
Last point... before I put the engine away in storage, I filled it with oil, including spraying tons of lubricant in the combustion chambers. Like, I added 4-5 extra quarts of oil to the already 5 quarts that were already in there. I did this because I'd hoped at least that it wouldn't rust or seize. For a while, I'd go to the storage unit once every couple of years and turn the crank just to make sure it still spun. Last time I even looked at it (other than visually) was about 6 years ago. It's been completely wrapped up though in plastic with a massive dessicant bag with it, and has been stored in a relatively dry storage unit. it's in Central Florida... but the unit stays dry. Other than drain it and add fresh oil... is there anything I need to do if I was going to start this motor up? It's never been fired up. Still has the assembly lube everywhere.
Thanks!!!
This is all I remember / know about the motor:
- 1969 Oldsmobile 455 Big Block (69 "F" Block, F1 [High Nickle Content])
- 1969 Oldsmobile 455 "C" Large-Port Heads (2.07:1 Intake / 1.72:1 Exhaust Valves, Stainless Steel)
- TRW Forged Pistons .030 Overbore (w/ Chrome Moly rings)
- 1969 Hardened Crank / Forged Rods (Shot peened / polished)
- Joe Mondello JM-20-22 Camshaft (1400-5800 RPM Range, 0.496 In. Lift / 0.512 Exh. Lift)
- Crane 1.6:1 Gold Race Roller Rockers
- Cloyes Tru-Roller Roller Timing Chain
- 1972 Rochester QuadraJet (Tuned for a 72 Olds 455)
- GM Performance Parts Hi-Volume Oil Pump
- Port & Polish of the cyl heads
Last point... before I put the engine away in storage, I filled it with oil, including spraying tons of lubricant in the combustion chambers. Like, I added 4-5 extra quarts of oil to the already 5 quarts that were already in there. I did this because I'd hoped at least that it wouldn't rust or seize. For a while, I'd go to the storage unit once every couple of years and turn the crank just to make sure it still spun. Last time I even looked at it (other than visually) was about 6 years ago. It's been completely wrapped up though in plastic with a massive dessicant bag with it, and has been stored in a relatively dry storage unit. it's in Central Florida... but the unit stays dry. Other than drain it and add fresh oil... is there anything I need to do if I was going to start this motor up? It's never been fired up. Still has the assembly lube everywhere.
Thanks!!!
