Put on a new set of spark plug wires and a new set of spark plugs. Also replaced fuel filter. Runs and starts fine now, in fact it runs better then before. It doesn't hesitate when getting on the throttle anymore. So I guess it was worth $100, getting her to run and not having to sell it. It probably was the origional spark plugs and wires from 1987, so should have figured that. Sorry for any trouble or frustration casued. Next time ill look for the obvious problems.

-Adam

Hi 87Delta, All


Do not appologize.

We have each learned something different, but we have all learned from this thread.

It's why TOC exists.

Regards, Norm

Ok, I qualify for dumbass of the week. About a day or so after getting the Oldsmobile running, It did the same thing all over again. I was like WTF? The guy who sold me the car called me today and said the gas guage is broke and at less then half a tank it is outta gas. I used about 4 gallons of gas that I had for the lawnmower, cycled the fuel pump a time or two and it fired right up. I had always thought it was off a bit because going down a hill at a good clip if be reading a full tank of gas. I shoulda put gas in it the first time it wouldn't start. So now I know when I get to half a tank it's almost outta gas! Welp, im now very happy with the Oldsmobile!

Hi 87Delta, All


Making a mistake is not being a dumbass.

Not learning from your mistake is.

We have all learned even more.

Regards, Norm