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Old 02-26-2008, 12:58 PM
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Default 72 catalina convertible

just got an old catalina convertable from my dad, its been sitting for 13 years, i kno i have to get a new battery, change coolant, oil, and gas, and possibly more, but does anone by chance know the fluid capacities? any tips would be greatly apprectiated to get it running
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:11 PM
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ok, here we go....... if its a 8 cyl6 quarts of oil with new filter.fill filter 2/3 of the way up screw on then put the rest in motor.if transmission is thm 350 8 quarts after drain, would replace filter. differential 3 pints, .019 point gap if new points. firing order 18436572. 30 degress dwell setting .035 sparkplug gap cooling varies is it a/c.need more info to be exact newcap and wires would help also
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 02:15 PM
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its a 400, but im gotta find out what kind of trans it has, and the vin, for the exact make of the engine, its going to need floor pans, a trunk pan, and rear quarters, does anyone make those nowadays or am i sol?
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 07:17 PM
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dont know for a catalina... i would try yearone or maybe ames performance for parts
 
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Old 03-02-2008, 08:33 PM
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are the catalinas quarters and floors interchangeable with any other model/years?
 
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