Smartin

You now have absolutely NO power anywhere? If so, check the fusible links at the starter. (1964's had those, right?? )

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Hi Patrick: Yes, it is Pearl Fawn Oil pan gasket is on order and waiting on the seal kit from Classic Buicks. The hood insulation came yesterday. I also ordered it for my car. When I opened the box, it nearly exploded, it was packed in there so tight.

I have a copy of the 73 Sales Code sheet on my website. and the 72, and 71 http://www.buickcenturion.com/info/73_order_form.jpg In 71 and 72, the hi performance 455 was option code A9. In 73, it changes to A3, whereas the A9 code became the "optional" standard 455.

Oh yeah, the oil pan gasket needs replacing now. Anyone have a Napa/ZONE part number for it? (Possibly OReilly?)

Brian, I know of some good transporters So, who knew that you had to have a pitman arm puller to pull the pitman arm off?? Another tool, another day delayed.

Apparently, the solvent(s) I used to clean up the frame and power steering gear box were too much for the shaft seals. Another order and another $64 to Classic Buicks.. I was hoping I was done with the engine compartment. I was under there a few minutes ago trying to find the source of the steering fluid RIVER, and I wiped the boxx clean, and could easily see it seeping out of the shaft seal. It dripped on the floor about 6 times in the 5 minutes I was on the floor. It's almost like the seal is completely gone. No wonder the steering wheel felt weird when I was driving it. I kept sucking air through the seal!

The carb bolts are pretty tight....to the point that I would feel like I could damage something if I go any tighter. I know what happens to quadrajets when they are tightened too much! WAARRRRPPP I think I'll avoid the trick-or-treaters and hide in the garage under the car for a while.

The pump itself is ok, but the steering box is leaking .....badly. Got the carb back on tonight, but it's raining again...so no driving. It sounds good, and the throttle response is much better so far.

Carburetor is back from the rebuilder. I didn't know carbs had a "clutch." Where is the clutch on the 4bbl AFB? Also worthy of note, the 60 has developed QUITE a power steering leak. I think the seal gave way at the steering shaft. Looks like I get to pull the box off! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

TA Performance shorty headers SHOULD work: www.taperformance.com

Here are pictures of this year's Berger display: http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/berger/berger_2005.htm It was Octover 1st this year...much earlier than usual.

didn't break into the 14's this year 15.05 best..

Your car looks familiar... Did you attend the Wally Berger display last year in October? Here is a link to all the pictures I took that day.. http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/berger/berger.htm Also, I used Dependable Auto Shippers to get my Centurion here from San Diego. They were about the middle of the road with my price. $1200 for enclosed shipping 1800 miles.

I give up on this hesitation/bog problem. Time to let the pros dig into the carb this time. I pulled the accel pump out of it, and it obviously needed to be changed. But "apparently", the carb was rebuilt a week before Hank bought the car (this Spring). Possibly worn throttle shaft bushings is my guess now. I ran the car this evening after the pump change, and NO difference. And there is a real big bog when the secondaries open up. At first, I thought I was dealing with aa qjet with this bog problem Anyway, I'm throwin' in the towel with this carb. And now the generator is making noise.

Thought I'd share a couple more pics of the Centurion at the track this year for the BPG national event in Salem, OH..

Thanks Greg! Looks like it was placed right over the center hole... Interesting.. I just went through your '60 website...I was hooked on it for about a half hour

Usually I see these inside the trunk lid, but I see no good spots to stick this thing. Where does this decal go?

The rip-off joint...very fitting! Although I've never been there, I don't WANT to either.

Guy, I found the problem with the choke today, but I am still having problems with the hesitation at first throttle. I just picked up a rebuild kit and will be tearing into it tomorrow.

http://www.buickperformance.com/67GSaircleaner.htm Maybe you could just buy the base?

Ahh the question of the day: Where and how much?

I took it for a drive this afternoon. When I first started it, the car would not want to stay running. I looked at the choke and it was not engaging, so I flipped the choke plate shut and let it warm up that way. It stayed running with the plate shut. When it was warmed up, I flipped the plate back open. Talk about manual choke! That's obviously a problem I need to look into, along with the stumble off idle when I touch the gas. Since EVERYTHING else is new and replaced, I am assuming it is the carb/accel pump since that is the only part I did not inspect before I reinstalled it. Looks like I need to get it rebuilt. I may just have someone do it...not sure yet. That's not real high on the priority list right now though.

I hope so!! It received a senior award in 1994 when it was first done with a "cosmetic" restoration. Basically, all the stuff you could see was repainted. I'm going to see if I can attach the senior badge to the grille, but it may prove to be difficult with the shape of the grille itself. I'll have to fab a bracket. But yes, Rochester is its first BCA stop