Tune Up Part 1

It's been a few weeks since my last post on the Oldsmobile. Trust me - I haven't forgotten about this. It is in the works, but I've been learning about this stuff as I go so progress is a bit slow. Plus, I'm often at the mercy of the parts that are on special order.

Here is a list of the things I've done so far
- gotten the carburetor rebuilt
- purchased a refurbished fuel/vacuum pump
- replaced the points, rotor, condenser, and cap of the distributor
- replaced the spark plugs (waiting on spark plug wires)
- removed the old oil filter for replacement
- flushed the radiator

Parts I've had to special order so far
- Fuel pump
- Spark plugs
- Spark plug wires
- Radiator hoses
- Fan and generator belt
- Thermostat
- Oil filter

Upcoming tasks
- Remove gas tank to get it dipped
- Check the fuel line
- Replace the original oil bath air cleaner (picture below) with this retro air filter
(http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/1052,449_Retro-Oldsmobile-and-Cadillac-Air-Cleaners.html)
- Fire the engine up!

Here are some pics of the recent activities...

Original air cleaner


Carburetor before rebuild


Carburetor after rebuild


Rusted thermostat


Oil filter


New/Old Fuel Pump


Distributor