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Hi all
Re. A/C I’m guessing the blower draws outside air in through the cowl vent…does the vent ever get clogged? Is that a common phenomenon ?
only ask as my a/c blows cold, fan motor certainly goes through the gears up to high - but air doesn’t exactly shoot out …I know all is old but instinct tells me should be a bit stronger….
I know it could be ducting behind dash but I’m not going to go there 😀…sounds like a can of worms …
which made me think of where air comes in to the blower….
if it is blocked is there an easy way to get access? I’m guessing not due to the wiper….
thanks in advance
kev
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Thanks all….so not hubcap treasure 😀can’t remember where i got it-seems a shame to throw out….
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3 hours ago, 1965rivgs said:
Well, either there was some humidity, the lines were very, very cold, or there was a circus monkey under the hood with a preference for urinating on the low side lines. Might be the same one that has been known to give a boost to the headlight motor...
Next time I'm in the UK (might be soon) I'll bring over a couple of actuators in my carry on.
Tom
I might take you up on that offer 😀
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Thanks chaps…funny thing is that it wasn’t overly hot or humid…or didn’t seem so.
Maybe the a/c was in state of shock after been used for the first time in years!
Tom - you spotted the helping hand I was giving to the actuator ?😀yes, I’ve seen them for sale but good ol’ exchange rate / import chgs putting me off for now … there’s also a ‘helping hand’ on the one under blower box …. I don’t use heater so doors don’t need to swing back
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Thought I’d already posted this but can’t find it now …so apologies if repeating myself!
anyone tell me what this hubcap came off?
thanks
in advance
kev
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Morning all
ive had my a/c system checked , cleaned and refilled with modern gas and is operational for the first time in approx 15 years…
after driving 25 miles back home with a/c on there was very noticeable condensation dripping from a/c ‘metal pipes’ in engine bay ….in two places, one worrying near some electrics…as per attached pics…I know why it’s happening in terms of science but I’m assuming it shouldn’t be…or not as much?
Drips were more or less continuous..not an occasional drip
anyone experienced this?
BTW wasnt a very hot day…
thanks in advance
kev
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1 hour ago, telriv said:
Kev,
What vehicle & year are you talking about???
Tom T.
65 Riviera ….but as per my earlier comment after first two responses I’ve decided against it now …even more so after reading subsequent comments !😀
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thanks all - wont be taking the car there 😀
Kev
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Hi all
I've found a garage that rents out use of a 2 post lift for my 65:
https://www.carramphire.co.uk/
I haven't used a lift like that before and whilst there will be a technician on hand to set it up for me, is there any additional do's and dont's unique to a 57 year old design that he won't know about? Other than obviously making sure its balanced and doesn't fall off! 😀
Thanks in advance
Kev
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Hi all
I’m doing a little bit of underside cleaning/detailing …what was the correct finish on the flywheel cover? Should it be painted? Mine looks bare metal with some surface rust at mo..
just in case it’s relevant my car has / had factory under seal added.
Thanks in advance
kev
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Def correct screws…as per manual ..thinking out loud I have a tilt steering column - would that be a factor if not aligned some how? I’m with the car tomorrow - I’ll have a ‘ gentle’ and brief play ..
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Thanks all …consensus suggests should come off easily with removal of the four screws …as mine isn’t I think I’ll leave it where it is 😀
kev
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5 minutes ago, telriv said:
That part should come off with the four screws.
Tom T.
Was hoping so … something seems to be stopping easy removal…I don’t want to force it so if doesnt come out easy I’ll leave it and polish it in position…
cheers, Kev
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6 minutes ago, RockinRiviDad said:
I can check on my car when I get home tonight. I think the top piece is sandwiched between dash & column. U might have to loosen the steering column so it comes down a bit
Many thanks….I think I’ll leave as it is if steering column needs to be loosened…could be opening a can of worms 😀
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Hi all
re the semi circular ribbed trim that wraps around steering column …as per pic attached (not mine ).
re. top piece …I’ve removed the 4 screws from below (only fastenings shown in manual BTW) but piece doesn’t want to move….
Is there a method to sliding it off? Or is there another fastening somewhere?
not going to force it, especially considering what’s underneath, but I’d like to polish it up if possible …
thanks in advance
kev
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23 minutes ago, cquisuila said:
Is this detent switch in interaction with carburetor and stalling ?
Because my engine tends to stall when i brake.
What year is the car? Have you got a ‘dashpot’ and is it adjusted properly? My 65 has one don’t know about other years …the manual states cIt’s purpose is to soften the return of the throttle when coming off the gas, thus avoiding stalling…
but in my case to be honest I’ve run the car without it and didn’t have stalling issue…maybe be worth checking it out though
kev
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Many thanks…BTW Mike’s Carbuertors have a great manual available for Carter AFBs…seems to cover everything …but unfortunately not the ‘green’ holes !😀
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Hi all
Re. my ‘65 Carter AFB - 3921S.
Out of Curiosity can someone tell me the purpose of the holes circled in green/red in the attached pic?
greens are my main interest …maybe some kind of extension of the idle vents in the primary Venturi ?
Reds - due to their position above the fuel bowl vents I’m also assuming they are linked in purpose….
can’t find any ref in manual /web …but might be looking in wrong place 😀
Thanks in advance
kev
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Is it me or is every 65 Riv for sale anywhere a GS? for such a rare car seems to be a lot about 😀
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Choke housing received and is a correct fit…happy days…
Many thanks
kev
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forgot my address:
Kevin Moran
22 Revelon Road
London SE4 2PP
United Kingdom
All the best
Kevin
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Hi John …just paid. 1000 thanks again.
coukd you send pic of front cover of yr parts book? Think I’d like to search for one…
all the best
kev
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1000 thanks…really appreciated.
are you on PayPal ? If so send me yr email address or ‘handle’… if not I’ll make a bank transfer I suppose? Or any way / method you’d prefer
address is:
kevin moran
22 Revelon road
london , UK
SE4 2PP
Can I ask one last favour….the reason I need this part is someone over here returned my rebuilt carb with really bad packaging and as a result the choke housing broke, Specifically the 3 screw holes which retain the plastic choke cover……. So - and I’m sure you would anyway! - can you wrap it in bubble wrap or similar to protect it on its journey ?
all the very best
kev
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Sorry for delays in responding… I’m blaming the time difference in Uk😀
all sounds good to me ..could you get a quote for Usps airmail to the UK? Normal service…not high speed or any thing like that…
many thanks for all your help and info so far… hard to come by locally!
all the best
kev
1965 Riviera - blocked or obstructed cowl vents ?
in Buick Riviera
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Yes, that actuator us shot but it’s propped open at the mo with a piece of rubber😀
but re cowl vent….do you think it’s also susceptible to being partially blocked over time thus reducing air flow into the blower?
or does it just not happen ? Can’t find any reference to such a think in forum history ….