First, disconnect the negative terminal at the battery and move it out of the way. Block the rear wheels and put the front of the car up on jack stands. Remove the plastic cover near the front of the engine bay. You should now be able to see the starter. It may be necessary to remove the plastic torque converter cover and force pry the tabs on the plastic torque converter splash shield to be able to get access to the two hidden starter mounting bolts - then remove the two bolts and remove the nuts holding on the two wires on the back. You may be able to do this before unbolting the starter but I found it easier to do second. With those connections removed, the starter will come out with some twisting to get it around the frame. Installation is the reverse. The Eighty Eight I worked on did not have any shims between the starter and transmission but if yours does, be sure to transfer them from the old starter to the new one before installation. Failure to do so could cause major problems.
Disconect the - battery cable Raise and support vehicle Disconnect wiring at the top of the starter Remove starter mounting bolts Remove starter
The correct tire size for a convertible 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale is 225/75 R15.
disconnect the battery, then the wires from the starter. Then remove the bolts holding the starter to the engine.
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3,716 Delta 88 Royale convertibles were built in model year 1974.Source: Setting the Pace, Oldsmobile's First 100 Years.
It's ontop the starter and has been for years and it's called the starter solenoid. You send 12 volts to it when you crank the car.
on the block between the oil pan and trans pan
under the coil packs which are located at the rear of the motor on top
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In 1972, approximately 4,600 Delta 88 Royale convertibles were produced by Oldsmobile. This model was part of a larger decline in convertible production during that era, as consumer preferences shifted towards hardtops and coupes. The Delta 88 Royale convertible is now considered a classic car, appreciated by collectors for its distinctive styling and features.
In manual star delta starter, the change over from star to delta does not happen automatically. The operator or user puts on the starter, and after few seconds he pushes a lever or handle to change over to Delta. In automatic method, change over happens from star to delta using an automatic preset timer.