1968 Toro 455 questions

jabberwoki · Postby **jabberwoki** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:42 pm

Ok so...
I inherited a 1950 Ford F1 custom form an old friend . It`s been modified with a 1970 Nova front clip and a 350/350 power train.
I`ve got nothing against Chevy motors i`m just sick of them in hot rods.
Seeing as a cannot use a ford motor due to the Chev clip I'm stuck with GM.
A couple of years ago I nabbed a 455 out of a 68 Toro from a wrecking yard in Monterey CA that turns over like butter, I was going to use this in my 442 but I`ve since found a 67 442 block so this weekend I pulled it out and removed the pan to find out it`s beautiful inside, very visible hone marks on shinny cylinder walls and a Nodular crank

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I`ll be doing a comp test this week and if that turns out ok I`ll move forward .
I`ll be using an Edlebrock intake and will be replacing all the consumables inc timing chain.
My questions are , what`s a W34 cam like and where can I get correct 68 Toro engine paint from and will latter model Olds 350 brackets work? Dunno what year but the motor is gold.
Thanks,
Jab.

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:30 am

Bill Hirsch sells the correct engine enamel but he's very expensive.

Here's the correct color that mortals can afford.

VHT SP403

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... DetailTab_

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:37 am

Do a search on this forum for W34. There are a couple threads relating to this option and ID, etc. There are a couple W34 experts here but they don't post all the time. You may have to find the thread and PM them.

bcroe · Postby **bcroe** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:55 pm

Generally BOP Olds small and big block mounts, etc all bolt up, if you have room for
the manifolds and higher decks. The accessories will require at least longer belts; those
tying to both the block and the head will be different. Olds likes to make as many parts
interchangeable as possible. Bruce Roe

jabberwoki · Postby **jabberwoki** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:52 pm

Thanks I`ll be picking up that 350 tomorrow.
As for the W34 I was interested in seeing if this was a good cam? Would be kinda cool to have a W34 spec motor in the ol effy

jabberwoki · Postby **jabberwoki** » Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:17 pm

Found some Bling in the attic. I`ll be priming it and comp testing it on Monday.

Toronado.org