64rivguy

I need some technical advise on getting my dual carb operating smoothly..very difficult cold starting and after it has warmed up the engine still continues to shake as if it has high performance cam (but it does not) I've read articles on proper gaskets etc but can't recall where it was that I saw it.... the engine was rebuilt .030 over and only has approx 5000 miles it burns very rich, has a strong gas smell even after it is warmed up and gases my wife right out of the car..any help would be greatly appreciated...

Just a note to clear up the rubbing of the tires...because of the newer style rally wheels with 225 R70,there was minimal rubbing on the frame, so I added a 3/8" spacer to compensate for the difference in offset which worked great. When I installed the quick ratio steering box that was purchased on e-bay, the rubbing, which only occurs in sharp turns, as in turning into a parking space, would rub so badly that it was stopping the car from moving! Both tires were rubbing simutainesly with one tire rubbing on the frame and the other on the brake reaction rod. I added another spacer for a total of 3/4" with the longer lug bolts and it still rubs but not as bad. I believe the steering box was rebuilt with incorrect components. I bave considered putting in stops somehow. The box was purchased from Morningstar Collectables and I have seen these "GS" steering boxes come up all the time. If anyone else has had simular problems let me know. Thanks.

last summer we purchase a "GS" steering box from an ebay seller which I installed and was not very happy with the outcome..steering ratio was reduced from 3.5 to approx. 3.25 lock to lock and the tires now rub substancially more than they did before..previously I had a 3/8 inch spacers to accomodate newer style rally wheels. I have now added another 3/8 for a total of 3/4 inch with longer lug bolts and the tires still rub. This particular steering box is not right for this car.

Hi, just wanted to introduce ourselves, my name is Mike and my wife is Diane..together we own a beautiful black 64 riv, we are both excited to get to be apart of this forum