Summershandy

When I first got my car I did the basics to just getting it running. I cleaned the carb among other things. Took it out for a drive and the next day it wouldn't start. Tore the carb apart and like you, found a mess in the fuel bowl that I had just cleaned. I would clean it out again, start it up and take it out only to have the same problem the next day. I eventually dropped the gas tank to find that it had been lined at one time but was now peeling apart. The sending unit was seized and the sock at the end had been cut off. I had it relined and replaced the sending unit and fuel lines. Hasn't happened since. Being so coarse, I wonder if this was considered acceptable by the engineers that built it?

Thanks for the picture and agree with "strainer" vs "filter". Wonder how fine the fuel pump "filter" is?

Thanks for making me look Charles. I'm assuming this is the carb screen and I see the pump's filter in the manual. Next time I'm tinkering, I'm going to tear these apart and check for any possible debris and remove the inline filter before spring rolls around.

Does anyone know what original fuel filter came with straight 8's, if any? Mine came with the tin can inline and I thought that looked too dated. I replaced it with a more retro glass bowl type. I also remember when I changed the gas tank sending unit, it has a sock on the end of it. I'm curious if an inline filter causes any restriction.

Sigh...I would kill for a set of (inexpensive) bumper guards.

Yup, happened to me too. The rubber on the front mount didn't look that bad so I shimmed it up with a couple washers. Fan belt change was a breeze.

Ah, this takes me back! If memory serves me, I believe the sending unit uses the gas tank as a ground to properly operate through the mounting screws. I was a little uneasy with that so I ran a ground cable from a screw to the frame. I think I got my lines from Inline and 2 of them were to long so I had to cut and flare them. That short run through the frame on the front drivers side was quite the challenge. Looking good!

My rebuild parts were exclusively CPR. At the time they even had one acrylic hood ornament on the shelf...not required but sure looks good! Depending on your budget, sometimes it's worth searching the internet for things. I found some bigger ticket items (ie. exhaust, carpet & headliner) lower in price but CPR is still a great place for one stop shopping. Sometimes I miss my conversations with Jerry.

Wouldn't hurt to check/clean the connections at the switch. I had a dirty contact misaligned neutral safety switch that was giving me starting grief.

Now that's a different ride! No indications of manufacturer. Description on invoice reads, "VS802 53-54 Chevy, Pontiac Exterior Sun Visor" Maybe that description will lead you to the visor you want. The roof bracket came with the visor along with the screws for the ends.

I got my visor from Klassic Car Parts in Georgia for $485.00 and for fun I was going to check today's price. I see on a website search they have permanently closed. Probably another victim of the pandemic. Sorry and good luck!

Looks fantastic! Good job.

Thanks for the reminder! I knew that but totally forgot again. How the memory fails when you've been away from the workings mind you, having to run a business and survive during a 2 year pandemic can really take a toll on the ol' brain!

I was crawling around the engine tightening and checking things and it occurred to me, when I was having the exhaust manifold machined the shop broke off this tube. I drilled out the old piece and used a high heat silicone to seal it back in. It's loose and my question is, will this have any affect on the carb's fuel/air mixture? The choke works fine BTW.

If it's these I had to replace mine also. Got them from CPR and they fit awesome.

Guess it's been a while since I've crawled around the engine and memory hasn't gotten any better!

What both you and John shared I can picture now. Turn the distributor counterclockwise and move the ignition wires the same amount. Got it. This would merely change the position of the vacuum advance. While I still got everyone's attention....does anyone know if I have the H.C. head or standard head? H.C. is the 3 degree mark on the harmonic balancer and standard head is 6 degrees. I believe when I initially checked the timing, I used the middle mark or the 3 degree mark. Soon as I get a decent day I'm gonna give it a try. I picked up an old Sears timing light off buy and sell but hate using it. I have to wear rubber gloves and not touch any of the body or I get, ZAP, ZAP, ZAP......lol

I see in the manual what you're saying. In this old pic of mine, you can see #1 sits at around 11 o'clock and nothing like the picture. Sometimes I wish I was a pro at tearing down engines and put things where they belong but I'm not. I'm sure it's not as simple as rotating the shaft and re-installing the wires. I'm not about to cause any damage to the internals.

I wanted to try some tweaking with advancement but my distributor is now tight up against my oil filler tube. I notice the vacuum diaphragm on a couple other engines sit at around 7 o'clock position where as mine is more like 10. Why would they be different and can it be easily re-positioned or am I looking at a timing mess?

And that's BEFORE I washed it! But ya, I wish I could get out more often. There it sits, under a canopy out of the sun and the rain.

Kinda like this? LOL - I picked that colour to match the engine....love the pickle idea!

Yup got that fitted and in working order. I find spectators point out the massive battery or the mason jar full of washer fluid. Mind you, the framed original bill of sale hanging from under the hood could be a distraction too!

Thanks Deac, I did however get many, many compliments in which I always thank the individual. I love the look of hood down but the reactions on the engine and the original bill of sale hanging from under the hood gets just as many looks. Smiles are the prize......

Despite rain in the forecast, it turned out partly sunny instead. After 2 long years, one of our biggest car shows were held in person. You never know where you're going to get parked and I was pleasantly surprised with my spot. Saw some old friends and shared many stories. Didn't win anything but that's not what I'm there for.

More on the lines of John's set up and thanks for making me aware of these brackets. I would have certainly been upset if my draft tube fell off somewhere!