Oil Slinger - 1977 Pontiac Transam SE

Started by 1977 Transam, June 03, 2013, 02:31:22 PM

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1977 Transam

Hi.

Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get an Oil Slinger for my 1977 Transam please?

I've been searching the net but not having much luck.

Thanks.

:banghead:

joe74ta

I think Ian King could help you Tom BUT I can't member his trading name maybe Bonavista or LeighP will know how to contact him. Good luck mate.

LeighP

Not sure where Ian's shop is these days, but he's called Fleetmaster.

What....is an "oil slinger"?????
Regards,
Leigh
1969 Pontiac Firebird 400

usmusclecars

Ian King is located at 460 The Boulevarde Kirrawee, he deals in Chev but it may still be worth a call 9542 3103

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1977 Transam

Thanks.

I sent him an email last Monday and am still waiting a reply.

Tried Butler Performance, Fbody, searched for days on google and emailed Pontiworld.

Closest I came to an oil slinger part was one for a hemi in NZ.

It seems my engine was running without one for a while.

The engineer in OZ noticed it missing when he pulled it apart to clean the block for the new parts.

It's not until now that I'm struggling to find a part.  Normally everything is available aftermarket for the TA.

1977 Transam

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Leigh as far as I know it's a metal washer that deflects oil from the timer seal.  I think it sits inside the timing cover.

What's funny is I don't know what any of that is.  He he.

Just memorizing what the engineer told me.  Sounds good though.

bonnevista

Like Leigh, I've been in Pontiacs a long time.  I've never heard of a thing called an oil slinger in a Pontiac engine...

1977 Transam

I had never heard of one before the engineer told me.

I then asked Butler in the states and he didn't flinch when I mentioned it.

Basically said he didn't have a used or new one.

I'm sort of stuck now.  Might explain why I can't find one.


bonnevista

BTW, just because I haven't heard of it means zip...

1977 Transam

He he. I'll keep that in mind Bonnevista.