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Rob ( from the Netherlands) needs a ride the last one hundred miles to the meet. He's from the netherlands, and only has 100 miles to get to you. Please help him
Rob, if you see this the host hotel number is 1 719 576 5900. I'm sure you can get to one of the meet staff and maybe they'll send someone out to you?
You may want to post any phone number you have here so they can try to contact you.
Good luck man. I hope you can get there.
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BEFORE you take off that filter, check your points and condensor again. The more I thought about this the more it reminds me of a time we had a wire pull out of the condensor on a 65 Electra. Started, but no idle per-se and it had to be towed away.
Have you done a fuel filter on these quadrojet's before? If so you might remember that the filter is a paper filter in that housing. I don't know of anyway to clean that other than a spray with an airgun. That might work. But the bigger problem is getting the filter housing back in without stripping the threads on the fitting.
Basically the theory I follow is don't mess with it except as a last resort, and if you do, remember that there is a spring in there with the filter. This means you need to push the assembly towards the carb while turning the fitting to get it started. If it were me, I'd continue pushing untill I had 5 or six turns on the threads. You just push hard enough to compress the spring and try to minimize metal to metal contact on the threads while getting the fitting started.
And Dan and Mr. Earl are right too. Wish I could be there to come out and pick you up for the show.
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It's only a guess, but I doubt it's exhaust valves. I had burnt exhaust valves in my 56 and it still had enough power to move at highway speeds. I'm thinking clogged fuel filter, or disintegrating vacuum hoses. If you get the car started, does it still have power brakes? If not, then check your vacuum lines.
Last summer before going to Flint I changed one deteriorating vacuum hose on my GS. Unfortunately I used a hose that was too large in diameter. When the car warmed up the hose began leaking and I had a terrible time with the car. Although I had enough power to travel at highway speeds, the engine ran rough most of the way. The hotter the weather, the worse the problems. Ruined a nice trip.
Anyway, I suspect you may have a bad hose going to the brake booster, which would be a much larger hose than the one I had a problem with. You may be able to find replacement hose first thing in the AM on the 4th, although I would check for a NAPA or Advantage Auto close to where you are. All you'll need is a pair of pliers if this is right.
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Oh man, that's gonna be one hell of a show tomorrow. Thanks for the pic Pete. Hope everyoine out there enjoys the 4th...
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Damn! Exhaust valves. What tells you that happened? Are you sure it's not another plug wire?
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My 69 has a tiny allen head screw in the center of the knob holding the knob onto the shaft. I know there is a big difference in years here but it's worth a look.
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If it's a 56 it's a 322. If it's earlier, it's most likely a 263/264. Here's some additional infor I just learned from the Standard Catalog of Buicks.
Since it is a two barrel carb,
1953 The Special would have the 263, the Super model would have the 322
1954 same thing
1955, The special would have the same thing, but the Super would now have a 4 bbl carb.
1956 All models had the 322 and the Special alone had a 2 bbl carb.
There was a redesign of the harmonic balancer in 56 which would isolate that year. The other years probably need the engine number, and the services of Dave Corbin's database of information.
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That housing is probably the gas vapor recycle canister.
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53-55 Special. Can you post a picture of that harmonic balancer, as it may also be a 56.
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Usually a great event. We got this one on our calendar. .
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I'm thinking spark plug wires, unless you already changed them. What a shame to have so much trouble from a Buick.
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You don't know how good it feels to recogonize most of the people in that crowd. Sure looks like you had a great time. Sorry to have missed this.
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The modulator valve is on the right as shown below.
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Lucky the new wheel survived:
The continuing route was awesome!! (Zion and the 89)
Rob, What happened to that tire? Was it just old? Or was there an unavoidable road hazzard? Good job keeping that old girl under control. And a sweet ride. Love those big Electras....
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No and Maybe. The first picture shows the transmission cooler lines. The second picture shows the upper radiator hose but below that is the Transmission Modulator Valve, which is hooked to a vacuum line. The pics are too small for me to see the crack you mention. If it is in that transmission modulator vacuum line then this might be the hiss noise you mention.
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Is there a small set screw on the outside rim of the adjuster knob?
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The power steering pump is on the passengers side towards the windshield. I wonder if this noise could be coming from the egr valve, or did the air hose from the aircleaner to the throttle body develop a crack? If it did, then you may have noticed some roughness in the idle
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Two possibilities on the clutch. First is the dashboard switch may have burnt points. Had this on my 69 but I know the 72 switch is a bit different. The other thing is the compressor may not turn on if the system became discharged. Look at the top of the inside of the hood and see if you have the tell tale overspray of compressor oil across the insulation.
Also check the condensor in front of the radiator and look at the corners to see if you have an oil spot there. While looking won't fix either problem, it will give you an idea of what you're up against price wise.
Good luck.
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The title does not indicate the car is a wagon. According to the standard catalog of Buick, there were 4600 8 passenger models made and 9100 6 passenger models made, but they hardly ever come up for sale let alone ones with factory A/C.
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Any chance of posting a picture of this coil?
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Sure wish I could have been there with you all. Have a good time and a safe trip.
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Anyone know if that 54-55 fuel line would fit the 56 as well?
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Incorrect description on the Craigslist title may result in many overlooking this car.
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"the bolts on the rt side lower control arm were loose"
Wow! Never would have thought of that. Glad you got it fixed and posted the root cause.
Colorado Meet organizers take note for 75 RivGS
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Among the things I don't know is your surname. I contacted the hotel a few minutes ago and asked if they would get a message to one of the organizers to look at this thread. If you have a few moments to call the hotel directly it may facilitate things. Best of luck.