1955 Oldsmobile 324 Rocket Build Part 1

[@jessemiller2396]

The plug at the back of the engine behind the freeze plug needs to have an oiler hole also, it oils the distributor gear.

[@RustedUpGarage]

Yes and no the original one would have had one but there is a big crank journal slinging oil right there so it will get plenty of oil on the gear if you don't have the plug or want to drill out one. But if you have the plug with the hole use it it wont hurt

[@ARAR148]

@@RustedUpGarage So I'm currently working on a 1955 automobile 324, and could you please help me find the correct connecting rod bearings, I purchased some but they seem to be too big, do you know the exact place to buy them or size of the rod bearings?

[@stevemoore1148]

Oil is just fine on bearings. After all that’s what they see through the life of the engine. If a guy didn’t know how to prime the engine before cranking, assembly lube would be his best friend.

[@RustedUpGarage]

Correct Steve! We will be pressure pre-oiling this engine before start-up according to PSI

[@jessemiller2396]

Nice work by the way, really enjoy your videos!!

[@RustedUpGarage]

Thank you! we try we just like to have fun and figured might as well record what we are doing.

[@davidw2204]

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[@jh-sg3iz]

Why no lube on the main bearings during assembly

[@RickyRustedup]

We used lots of assembly lube on the mains its the red stuff squeezing out around the bearings. I just didn't show it, also used lots of assembly oil on the build no worries about that.

[@official_madmax442]

Where did you get your camshaft for your '55 Olds build? Ro$$ racing ?

[@joefrasson8997]

Thou shalt not keep Cheby junk next to the Olds...

[@stevemoore1148]

Is that Al Moore helping you? I know him!

[@RustedUpGarage]

Yup, it sure is, he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to this stuff. It's almost like he has been doing it for a few years!

[@garylewis9329]

Straighten the cam first before working on bearings

[@danboy4568]

How much would I be looking at for a build just like this? I have a 55 that’s getting tired.. Do you have a contact number I can call?

[@RustedUpGarage]

Well, honestly the cost varies depending on how much you get done but contact Ross Racing Engines 330.544.4466 Tony will be happy to quote you. He did all my machine work but he will do it all.

[@danboy4568]

Ok thanks for the reply

[@danboy4568]

Can your shop rebuild me a 56 324?