55NailheadCentury

Hi All, Thanks for the replies! @JohnD1956 - The temp gauge does not seem to work, but I would let it idle for about 5-10 minutes before shifting into drive and trying. - The previous owner (Family friend) had some fuel line work done about 5-6 years ago and it's just been sitting. Not sure on the quality of work or what was actually done (He wasn't a car guy). I just bought a fresh rebuilt carb from a reputable seller, I imagine the float settings are correct. I wouldn't know how to change them if they weren't though. I have been debating on getting an in-line fuel pump to help assist on those hotter days in summer, might be worth getting sooner than I thought. I can replace the fuel filter as well, that should be easy. - I have a timing light and checked the timing, and it was pretty far off, got it a lot closer now, just need to work on the finishing touches for it. I just got my manual in the mail yesterday, Have been reading up on timing and carb specs and what not. Got it on eBay for $20 - I have been referencing hometownbuick when I can, but I don't have my computer in the garage. @EmTee - I have been setting the idle in Park. The manual says set it to 450rpm.... the car doesn't have a tach so i'm just going based on sound for a pretty low idle. (My other cars '96 Impala and '11 Wrangler idle around 700rpm)

Hi All, I recently got a new rebuilt carb for my Buick - it is a 1955 Century with 322 & Dynaflow. has a Rochester 4GC Carb on it. I installed the carb, adjusted the idle according to the manual (and best of my abilities and knowledge) and it idles fine. But when I put the car into drive, it dies almost instantly. Whenever I need to re-start it, it just needs a quick spray of starting fluid and it'll fire right up. I checked my vacuum hoses, and they seem okay, but I don't know where all of them are or what else might cause this? Could it be timing? how do I adjust timing on a car like this? This is my first classic, so i'm new to the game here. Any help is appreciated and thank you in advance!

HAHAHA that's amazing... Good to know there are alternatives out there!

Thanks for the insight, old-tank! I ended up disassembling, popping it back into place and it seems okay for now! if it pops out again, i'll definitely be kicking myself but i'll get some of those rod ends and install that. now that that was fixed and installed, ive got a carburetor issue I need to figure out!

Thanks for the replies! Bhigdog - Hoping that's the case and i'd happily pay for that! lancemb - see pictures attached here. Mine is the one on the bench. looks like the opening for the ball-joint is way too big and broken off. the other images are from the web for reference. circled on the car is where i can see mine is totally broken

Hi All, Long time listener, first time caller here! My fiance and I recently acquired a 1955 Buick Century that belonged to her Grandfather, then her Father. He had to sell it, and we bought it off the family friend. Car is all original and I have been slowly working on it to fire it up. Went to FINALLY fire it up, and the pedal was on the floor, linkage disconnected. I noticed the end of the rod (ball-joint side) was broken, and just the hole where the ball went is on the rod that attaches to the gas pedal. Does anyone have this piece, or a full linkage for sale? I have been searching all over and can't seem to find. Please let me know if you are able to help! Thank you

Hi All, Long time listener, first time caller here! My fiance and I recently acquired a 1955 Buick Century that belonged to her Grandfather, then her Father. He had to sell it, and we bought it off the family friend. Car is all original and I have been slowly working on it to fire it up. Went to FINALLY fire it up, and the pedal was on the floor, linkage disconnected. I noticed the end of the rod (ball-joint side) was broken, and just the hole where the ball went is on the rod that attaches to the gas pedal. Does anyone have this piece, or a full linkage for sale? I have been searching all over and can't seem to find. Please let me know if you are able to help! Thank you