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  1. I'm looking for recommendations for a new insurance company. My '65 is my daily driver in NV. I only carry the minimum insurance required by law. I don't have classic vehicle plates so it doesn't need to be smogged. Most of the providers I've requested a quote from say that they can't insure a classic car as a daily driver. Any suggestions?
  2. Oh I always check there first and they've been my goto as well but there are very few things that they don't stock and I couldn't find this particular piece.
  3. The ones Chris posted look like they should work as long as, like Ed said, they snap into place. That will be my plan B but for now I think I found a way to make ordering from OPGI worth my while. Although, I am hoping that this is the last order I ever place with them.
  4. That's definitely the piece but alas they want $10 bucks for shipping too.
  5. If anyone has a specific Dorman or Help! part number that is a confirmed fit I'm all ears.
  6. Does anyone have another source for this part other than OPGI: https://www.opgi.com/riviera/1965/lamps-lenses/headlights/PP00021/ I REALLY don't want to give them any more money and especially don't want to pay them $10 bucks to ship it.
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    Vapor Lock

    I wonder if my problem with the vapor lock is that I'm missing the fiber gasket and the manifold, in direct contact of the steel plate, is heating the base of my carb too much or too efficiently. Are you normally able to see the fiber gasket if it's in place? Can anyone tell from my photos if it looks like mine is missing or not?
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    Vapor Lock

    It's a Carter AFB. I can't find any evidence of any corrosion on the carb. Here are a couple photos of what is at the base of the carb: I only see one layer sandwiched between the carb and the manifold and it doesn't seem to match the shape of the carb. Can some one confirm if this looks correct or incorrect for me. The dash pot doesn't seem to have enough spring resistance to really slow down the throttle from slamming shut. It presses against the spring but it doesn't seem to shut any slower than if it wasn't there at all. I ordered it from C.A.R.S.
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    Vapor Lock

    Chris, I've seen the piece I think you are describing referred to as the 'dash pot.' I did replace mine a few months ago and it does touch the throttle plate but I've never been totally convinced that I have it adjusted correctly. You bring up a good point. I wonder if I need to move it a little closer to the throttle plate. I also took a close look at the gasket between the carb and manifold and I'm a little dubious that the gasket is the exact piece that it should be and I understand that there should be a metal plate between the gasket and the carb which helps in keeping the bowl warm in cold weather but I'm not sure there is one there. The absence of the metal plate probably wouldn't affect the problem I'm having with the hot weather but I have a feeling that I don't have the proper gasket in there. To be honest I haven't tried backing the idle speed screw out ALL the way but I have backed it out to the point that it seemed that it wasn't having any effect on the idle speed. From what you're saying it seems like I should be able to stall the engine by backing it out all the way. I suppose all the more reason I need to come up and see you.
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    Vapor Lock

    PCV was replaced a month ago or so. Haven't looked too closely at the brakes yet as they seem to function just fine and consistently.
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    Vapor Lock

    Finally did the carb cleaner vacuum leak test. Sprayed all around the carb, the manifold, gaskets, etc. and no noticable change in engine speed.
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    Vapor Lock

    Yeah, I have the proper fuel filter on there and the return line is in place. I'll try to do the vacuum leak test with carb cleaner soon.
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    Vapor Lock

    Fuel filter was replaced a few weeks ago. As best as I can tell there are no vacuum leaks. I've replaced most of the vacuum hoses and it's holding a steady 17 in. anywhere I check it at the manifold. Also, I didn't mean the fast idle even though that's what I typed I meant the idle speed screw.
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    Vapor Lock

    So ever since I restored and fixed my AC system I seem to be having a slight problem with vapor lock on our typically hot summer days here in Las Vegas, NV. Not major but here is what will happen: Today the outside temp was 105º F. I drove for about 20 minutes on the highway, got to where I was going, parked, had about an hour of the car being off and in the shade, and then it started right up again but I stalled out a about two or three times while maneuvering out of the parking lot. Once I'm back on the highway, have the throttle down even a little bit and wind is blowing across the engine there's no problem. It's just when when I'm pulling out of a parking space or making a three point turn after the engine is hot. So, any thoughts on how to remedy this? Here are a couple more questions: What do you set your fast idle to? The shop manual specifies 550 RPM's (w/AC) which I did to the bast I could and it actually feels a little low. In fact the fast idle adjustment screw was all the way out and the lowest I could get the RPM's to was a range of jumping between about 575 - 700-ish. More consistent fuel to the carb seems to solve the vapor lock problem so I'm wondering if setting the RPM's at idle a little higher than the shop manual specs is something that is done due to the car's age and as I understand it our carbs were designed to work with less volatile gas than is available today hence the vapor lock problem. My main fuel line is routed in a very tight space in front of the water pump and while it's not constricted it does seem tight and very close to the hot engine. Is this the correct routing? I'm wondering if routing the main fuel line so that it is a little free-er and away from any metal would help. I've also heard that a carburetor spacer to keep it a little further from the manifold helps to prevent some heat transfer to the fuel system. I'm not sure how much space I have between my air filter cover and the lid though so I'm wondering if anyone has had good results with something like that.
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    Trunk Resto

    Some before and after photos of my trunk restoration...
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    From the album: Trunk Resto

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    From the album: Trunk Resto

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    From the album: Trunk Resto

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    From the album: Trunk Resto

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    '65

    Some photos of my '65 Riviera 425
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