Why Does My Oldsmobile Engine Need 4 Belts??? KSR Cutlass Build Episode 7

[@synthtanks]

I also want to note, that I personally do not find any of these episodes boring. Your personality is entertaining and I love listening to the thought process you have to go through to make things work and work correctly. I can't wait to see this project finally hit the track! I will enjoy the whole ride.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Glad you like them!

[@brandontittle5762]

I agree

[@keefespencer1173]

​@KSR Performance & Fabrication I vote for The Cutty or Cutter for the names of the Cutlass

[@chrismadaj8751]

Yes KRS ROCKS THE DRAG WORLD THERE'S NO BORING STUFF ON THIS CHANNEL ❤GODSPEED

[@deanevans4182]

Hey Kevin just checking in from New Zealand to see how you are and what you've been up to hop everything is ok. As I do a lot like you when it comes to cars here in NZ like following you and your channel..👍

[@JasonAJames]

Call it the "Barber".... Coming to trim some mullets...

[@paulrutley366]

Great episode mate. Weird is good. Not a LS, makes it more interesting. Seen so many LS builds, it's great seeing a different old school power plant being used. Love it Kev. Win with KSR

[@richsmith6952]

This was NOT boring. This is fascinating stuff. I love hearing your thought processing to solve problems. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasengler8346]

These cutlass videos are my favorite thing on KZbin right now

[@peterjolly4551]

The Cutless has been with you forever.... I reckon you should call him "Old Mate" 😁

[@markham1109]

Hi Rick from Australia here, i reckon you should call it CUTLOOSE...

[@shallowhal5946]

Very informative jibber jabber! I appreciate hearing the thinking/planning process.

[@fotogfitzfoto412]

Bluebeard - it's blue and he was pretty handy with a cutlass. It's serendipity, Kevin.

[@Jamasen]

I love the idea of strapping modern EFI and tuning tech onto an old engine.

[@CaptainRon513]

Cutting Edge, Knife Edge, Pirate Blade, The Blade...Good luck on the Olds

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Very interesting video Kevin, yes custom items take much research to make them work correctly. I can tell you are a perfectionist and are very skilled at what you do. I love the detailed description of what you are doing and why. The Olds is going to be one sweet ride! For a name, how about "Olds-School". She's the Oldsmobile that was your mode of transportation when you were in school, hence Olds-School.

[@yeost187]

Could even go with "OldsCool" or "OldsKool" (K for Kevin's).

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

@@yeost187 like it, like it....!

[@MOE-db8oc]

These have my vote.

[@ianf2985]

It’s not boring for people who truly appreciate the level of performance these cars will be expected to live up to.

[@karlsracing8422]

So cool seeing an Olds engine being used.

[@TINYNumismatics]

I Think You Should Name The Cutlass "HISTORY". Not as in leaving it in the past or forgetting about it. BUT... As in there's A LOT Of "HISTORY" There in the car....

[@ChrisJackson36]

I don't like naming a car until it has a personality of its own, otherwise it just feels forced. I love that you're keeping it Olds powered. Badass. Keep calling it the Cutlass until it tells you what its name is. Doesn't run, doesn't need a name.

[@zulumagoo1]

KSR KUTLASS as my understanding is that, this one is ALL KSR built. Your PERSONAL racecar. Maybe not imaginative enough. But this one... ok new idea. "After Hours"

[@MikeS-ci5qw]

Lots of cutting. The Cutmore!

[@markhatcher4325]

I had a 85 model v6 rode smooth drove like a dream I called mine the Cut-Ass.

[@gizmofish57]

Looking forward to the ride.

[@sumoneelse6881]

Please keep doing this type of build episode. If it is the "Old'sCool" and/or your other projects. The personal connection with Oldscool adds to the allure. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@overyonderjustapiece]

HEY KEVIN!!!!!!!!!!! Next time you go down to Bradenton, take the pan with you and have Sam give it the show-n-shine treatment! Cause you already KNOW he can shine stuff up like NOBODY'S business!!

[@charliebatchelor211]

One of the only Oldsmobiles dragging what about “Oddball”

[@chrislowery185]

Thanx for bringing us along on the build. Fellow G-body guy here. I have a 79 Malibu that I'm currently back-halfing.

[@randybehrmann5454]

His is an A-body. The G-body designation didn't hit that chassis until 1982.

[@chrislowery185]

@@randybehrmann5454 you are technically correct, but since the 82 and later are still using the exact frame as the 78-81, they are generally considered G-bodies.

[@mrray55]

My first car was a hand me down from my brother. A 75 Olds Starfire with a 350 swap. I got it for my 15th birthday and we did all the work to it over the year till I got my license. In 1986.

[@doughamm5590]

Can't wait to see the cutlass up and going. I miss my 80. Road like a dream

[@billjenkins1416]

We ended up having to cable drive a rage fuel pump off the back of the external oil pump (because we were using a gear drive procharger ) but I know star makes a hex driven vacuum pump that can also be driven off the back of the oil pump too (obviously you would need a pump with the rear drive we used Peterson)

[@--_DJ_--]

That is where I thought he was going when he started to talk about different drive methods. Seems like it would be less of a headache having it direct drive rather than an extra belt to mess around with, though they do need to run at slightly different speeds so it might not really be an option.

[@rickfinsta2951]

I'm not sure if he needs to worry about 50% versus 55% drive ratios but what I got from the video is his concern with that difference is why he isn't setting up a direct drive.

[@williamholmes9129]

Great content shows the real side of car building

[@380.motorsports]

Good episode Kevin bringing to reality the amount of planning that goes into building a proper race car.

[@mitsnevets]

id name the Olds , Rocket in honor of Rocket Oldsmobiles i used to be a salesman at a Olds dealer back in the mid 80s love the mark !

[@051570orion]

My first car was a 1976 Nova white with the zz accent stripes , old School graphics , it had big n littles with slotted mags , but the frame by the axle was rotted out , and I was 14 at the time so my dad junked it , I ended up getting a free , wore out 1980 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme , w/231 V6 that had Van Halen in the cassette player , loved that car wish I never got rid of it I had plans of putting an olds 350 in it .

[@bepbep7418]

My 83 Cutlass had the 231. My 87 had a 350 rocket. I actually liked my 231 better.

[@051570orion]

@@bepbep7418 in my early 20's I baught a 1983 Cutlass that someone had pulled the 231 and put a 350 small block Chevy in it , had a blast in that car , ended up pulling the 350sbc and rebuilding it and needed it up a little and it's in a GMC 4x4 that I still have , unfortunately the guy that ended up with the car , put a roll cage in it and used it as a roundy rounder at the local dirt track

[@ajspak874]

I think this is a great episode to explained the difficulties in getting all the accessories to work correctly and Flow to work correctly. I like your channel because you do explain more detail than just they look what I got and look how fast it is.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Thanks!!!

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I do appreciate the fine details! My El Camino was also my first car and I'm in a very similar position. My craftsmanship has become better and I want to redo some of the things I did 20 years ago.

[@Enter-a-name55]

My first car I did a huge amount of work to was my 68 elco. My dad bought me the car in 87 for 1200 bucks. I was 18. He passed away not even a year later. That elco helped me get through some really rough times. Just trying to grow up without my hero to guide me. So, I learned how to build custom vehicles to occupy my mind.

[@2509498788]

Kevin is an inspiration..

[@archstanton9206]

Research and prep work are a huge part of any build...and if ya don't get it right, it can double the time, money and frustration down the road. That is a fact. You bring the truth to this process, and I appreciate that.

[@micahbuchheit1283]

Really enjoying this cutlass series.

[@midwestdave33]

"OddBall" oddball engine - oddball owner! Own it Kevin, we love it about you :)

[@mark15vintage9]

I like the detail video's. I learn a lot of things I would never have thought of as a "non" race car builder. I wish I still had my first car to build as a race car. 1963 Chevy Impala SS with a 283 that I bought for $500 with a sad worn out engine that my Dad and I spent a lot of time rebuilding together.

[@kevinsuminski7167]

Love see your car getting some attention can't wait to see first fire up this year. Possible name if it stays blue BLUE THUNDER

[@billyburch873]

Your one of the few guys left out there with your level of skill and knowledge, that will share with any detail. Thank you

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

I appreciate that!

[@tylermallory2504]

Every cutlass ever should be named toe cutter in homage to the original mad max!

[@patrick_gingras]

i love how this build is happening at the same time as VGG is building a car with no accessories lol

[@v4yt126]

Thanks Kevin

[@j.sarnak1391]

300K, that is amazing, I have been around since the early days and I love all the content. Becoming a great fabricator is much trial and error, you could be saving a younger guy alot of headaches by letting him/her peek into your brain and see how you do things. I am looking forward to seeing this project through

[@wesscollette]

The Gutless Wonder! Although, it won't be the normal Gutless Cutlass. Watching these weekly, but will rewatch when the whole series is done. I hope you never have to LS swap it.

[@nonag680]

This not a boring episode. Alot of information!!! I thank you!

[@tonyanderson4774]

As an engine builder of moderate success that chooses to build old dinosaur pushrod 6 cylinder Ford engines for speedway (dirt track to you blokes) here in Australia, I feel your pain on choosing a non ‘cookie cutter’ engine. The time and effort required to fabricate parts to make such engines competitive makes you wonder, BUT and it’s a big BUT, the reward when you see one on the front row of a title meeting, ahead of big dollar modern engines is sweet reward. It’s not for everyone, that’s for certain but I understand and admire your passion Kevin.

[@lccjesterable]

Kevin I recommend naming it The Gutless Cutlass. I know it won’t be gutless when you’re done but an ironic name still works. Kind of like the slow moving vehicle sign on the back of Ruby.

[@jaysutton6293]

I'm cornfused, sure glad you have all that knowledge up there in your dome. If I were to build something I would definitely contact KSR to do the work. Keep up the cutlass builds.

[@aero7508]

All I want to say is THANK YOU Kevin absolutely love your channel !!!!!!

[@lxgoes9s]

Just watching your video. You should look into the cartridge for the relief valve in that oil pump. The relief spring is flawed and will bind on the internal threads, capturing the spring and causing a no oil pressure situation when you left off the throttle. I Have trashed a crank in the past from this.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

hhmmm, interseting! I will have to look into that!

[@bobqzzi]

Love the Cutlass project. Custom accessory drives are huge time sinks even for a smart and experienced guy like Kevin An external oil pump and a vacuum pump is like a half as^ed drysump. Why not just put a dry sump on it? I'll look and see if I have a pump lying around that I can send you. Sheesh

[@kennynelson2269]

Love these videos when you break everything down.. cant wait to see what this car is capable of.. good luck on 3 hundred thousand sobs man..

[@philb5593]

Definitely not the glamorous part of the build, but absolutely critical to a well functioning car. Cheaper to think through everything in your head than build and rebuild and rebuild again to get it right. Can’t wait to see the finished engine bay, it’s gonna be a thing of beauty!

[@richardray9267]

Kevin never seized to amaze me your time is worth every penny

[@Hobodeluxe960]

"ceased" ✌

[@cliffordmarkell40]

I'm almost 80 years old I worked in a motorcycle shop in the Florida Keys the rocket racing road racing Triumph BMW Ducati we had a company that's supplied grade 8 bolts of all sizes nuts Hardware everything they came once a month beekeeper total inventory of everything possible sounds like money but we didn't have to wait weeks to get the wrong part upfront big bucks once per month cheap

[@timbeers999]

Awesome that baby is going to fly can’t wait to see it run 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@donnielove4456]

Kevin Another Interesting Video I Don't Think Your Mind Ever Stops

[@BenjySparky]

Kevin you rock! Love the channel and content! Peace

[@ModzCity]

Detail vids are great. I love watching racing like Cleetus vids but I wish there was a channel where the and zack do detail vids like this in the builds

[@iannorton4463]

Excellent Kevin, the build continues. Almost a 300k, brill. Come on everyone get your friends in to beet the 300k. Clay visit should be mint,, mr record breaker that he is now.!! ✌️👍🇬🇧

[@j2kinflarc768]

I’m not bored 😂 interesting seeing the behind the scenes. all the measuring, testing and analysis is all part of the build not buy process.

[@theraggededge6652]

Great video, Kevin!!! People need to understand how much thought and research goes into a build. Not just seeing a pallet of new shiny parts show up, and 30 minutes later, the car is at the track. It can give the impression that building a car is easy to do. Keep the great content coming I really enjoy the channel.

[@jamesfrost5261]

Don't feel bad iflof having a video talking about how and what you might do. Every person that has built a car has spent more time talking about what they want to do than they have ever spent doing it lol can't wait to see it done. I've built a Olds 455 for my dad's truck., a 1950 chevy with a 67 Olds tornado front frame. Yabits front wheel drive. Still trying to finish it.

[@jun1977i]

Soccer Dad that is a good name 😁

[@jonashoeeghtoftmouritsen6836]

Definitely not boring!!

[@mrray55]

I would call it "OG" it is the original creation of KSR.

[@brandongreene3213]

It's great seeing the mentality of the stuff behind scenes!

[@lezwaldron979]

"Oldsblokemobile" should be the name🤣😎

[@Bynx_McFyden]

kevin i love seeing the process, i always worry i research too much, look forward to watching the Blue devil ( lol ) come to life

[@aychdee981]

Not boring at all Kevin, we like the behind the scenes tech

[@markfuchs9385]

....Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Video....

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Many thanks!

[@grantlister]

Hey Kevin, Apparently Cutlass’s are Machetes!!! Sounds pretty cool to me!!!

[@gafrers]

KSR Cutlass FTW Excellently explained

[@gwick358]

The best car channel on KZbin. Weird or not. Keep it up Kevin!👍

[@modeverything1]

Thanks for taking us on the ride along with this project! Already getting some ideas for my Olds!

[@raymondhill3446]

Hi Kevin, another very informative video! I like "KO" (Kevin's Oldsmobile or Knock Out). Take care and stay safe!

[@WaxyClockwork]

Man I love these videos! Love getting an insiders look at what it to takes to make a killer hot rod! Keep up the great work

[@gordowg1wg145]

Neat job with the jockey wheel fitment to the Cutty Sark to allow it to be moved around 👍😎 Most dry sump pumps, which it looks like the pressure is based on, have options for adding different driven items at the end - like fuel pumps and vacuum pumps - have you talked to your suppliers? [edit] Got to that bit 👍 With the proposed mounting of the oil(?) pump, welding on a backing plate should not only allow the fasteners to be threaded into sufficient material thickness, it'll reduce the risk of fractures. With the end bolts, an alternative is to use a length of tubing, possible welded, clamped between longer bolts and the sump lip. Jackshaft idea is a neat way to reduce the snout length.

[@RicoCantrell]

Dude. I love how much thought goes into everything. You are the man.

[@kdsboosted4954]

Very cool and funny my first car was a 78 cutlass I bought for 200 when I was 15 from my buddy Kilo.

[@dannmohr5721]

Name it “After Hours” cause that’s when your working on it……👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@briandugger9402]

You spoke a little about the cost of custom work, I realized one day a few years ago, I was literally selling hours of my life to people. It is weird but true. A fellas time is extremely valuable, it's something that can't be replaced.

[@64Pete]

Nothin' wrong with weird Champ, we need to celebrate more of it! Looking forward to listening to you nerd out on the Top Fuel stuff.✌🇦🇺

[@mikelawrenz206]

Cutlass. There isn’t a better name.

[@miguelrichiekarservicecolo6180]

Thanks for the knowledge you are sharing. Love the channel and your videos. I can't wait to see more videos on the Oldsmobile Cutlass. I had one year ago and I wish I still had it.

[@peterschancel7223]

Name ..."OLDS COOL"" my first car was a Cutlass S as well , 5 years old 1971 with a 350 4bbl dual exhaust turbo 400.$1400.00

[@juggaloj-money4681]

Kevin I’ve been subscribed for a couple years about half way through the muller build lol

[@deepjunkgarage]

Having your first car still is fantastic and building it with an Oldsmobile engine is just badassery ! There is a question of your sanity (taking on an Olds engine build) but badassery non the less. 😂🍻

[@hommie789]

Kevin, one thing from experience I might pass along, the through holes in the oil pan for access to the oil pan mounting bolts, Make sure they are extended into the pan as far as they can, space allowing. My pan had zero intrusion and when you are at the track and you drain the oil out then remove the plugs to remove the pan I end up with raining oil from those holes. I see your pan has some but the depth is hard to see but just passing along something for ya.

[@davidowen888]

Jack shafts and jumper belts ! Space saving technology 😁👍name the cutlass- "NYFO" not your fathers Oldsmobile 👌☮️

[@jerrywillhite4412]

Kevin, I enjoy your videos and do not find them boring. They are educational and entertaining as well. Love the cutlass project. I think you should name the cutlass Cuttin-Up. 😎

[@Creepycrochet]

I love the videos that are detail oriented. It’s not boring! Please keep making them.

[@Windemtight]

Lots and lots of pre planning and multiple steps ahead to make sure things don't interfere multiple steps later. I really hate to do things more than once but this is where it happens. Good luck Kevin.

[@williamyoast216]

My vote for the name is Kacee. Like KC, Kevin’s Cutlass

[@Smokey72013]

The only word of warning I can give to people using a shop for custom work is when you get bills that seem like they don't add up swing into the shop once in awhile and make sure that the guy's not just sending you Bill's to keep cash flow coming and he's actually doing work on your car. A guy like Kevin can show you notepads proving his calls and his research

[@timtaylor6147]

Kevin What about mounting the oil pump to the side of the oil pan and use a shim to set belt tension That way u have a set pulley position and belt length

[@MARKS-oq6bd]

Names ? Old skool Olds ? Nostalgia Olds ? Reminiscing Olds ? Or Memory lane Olds ? Sentimental Olds ? Just a few. Cool project.

[@daleanderson7629]

Cutty Sark (very cool and fast old clipper ship), she's defiantly a square rigger and you want to make her the fastest of her kind.

[@BigSlickRick75]

I like to see episodes like this where we see what your mind goes through to build custom things like this... Love the content bro!

[@themacdonalds449]

Truffle shuffle!