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12 minutes ago, EmTee said:
I clicked on the Autolite 26 choice and it crosses back to AC R45TS. Check that your choke is functioning correctly.
Those plugs were from before I rebuilt the carb. Choke is working as designed now.
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So I wonder if anyone knows what these plugs are? I have never seen any like this.
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26 minutes ago, EmTee said:
43s are pretty cold, so you might want to check on them again after a couple hundred miles. I have R45TS in my Riviera, which sees mostly local driving.
Agreed. I had a long list of things to address since I intend to drive this car to distant shows and National meets. So I just ordered what Rockauto listed for the 430. I'll be back in there checking to see how they look.
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1 hour ago, EmTee said:
That's weird...
What did you replace them with?
I put in ACDelco R43TS
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4 minutes ago, EmTee said:
Yep, I did the same with mine. It works well now; transitions from low to high stall and then kicks-down to 2nd gear if you continue to apply more throttle. What number were the sooty AC plugs that you removed?
They were only labeled AC "2". You can just make it out on the far right plug in this photo.
I put in ACDelco R43TS
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I just bought a 1967 Riviera GS. For those that don't know me, I lean towards factory original for most of my cars. This Riv ran and drove when I looked at it to purchase. But I didn't feel like the transmission was shifting early enough. The car had bee in storage for about 5 years, so I didn't dwell on it, figuring it would simply need service if it didn't just loosen up on its own. After I got it home I went through all the tune up stuff and a rebuild of the original Quadrajet. That's when I discovered that the Detent and Idle switch on the carb linkage was broken. The parts were all just sitting inside the rubber bellows and when you pressed on the accelerator it basically just folded out of the way. The end result was that the switch was constantly fully compressed into the WOT position. After studying the issue I realized that the top part of the nylon plunger had broken off at the point where the inside threaded rod ends. Fortunately that nylon plunger was actually threaded much deeper, so I know if I could extend the length of the threaded rod, it would support all the pieces in their correct places and operate the switch. So I got 2 inch 10-32 screw and cut off the head, then I cut the original eyelet leaving it with a short stem. I welded the two and put it all back together. I was easily able to get the adjustment as described in the service manual done when I put the rebuilt carb back on the car. Lots of rain here in the last couple days, so I will get to a proper test drive soon and report back if this solved the transmission issue.
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Coming along well. As you can see in the photos it was running a bit rich 😱. As I may have mentioned earlier this car was prepped for the RM Auburn auction in 2018. The clear focus of the work was to make it look perfect, but not so much to function perfectly. So I knew I was doing a thorough "go thru" under the hood. I rebuilt the Qjet, replaced all the vacuum lines, fixed the broken dashpot, replaced cap, rotor, plugs, wires and so on. I had a fussy time with the fuel inlet on the Qjet as it had been replaced with one of the self tapping types and still had a small drip. I wound up using some gasoline resistant thread sealant to get it sealed up. I also had to repair/restore the kickdown switch; I will likely make a separate post on that later.
Now it starts and runs great. However, it is raining here, so a proper test drive will need to wait a few days.
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1 minute ago, NTX5467 said:
Possibly a prior owner's "fix" for heat intrusion from the mufflers under that part of the floor pan? Might replace it with something more modern for heat/sound insulation issues, if desired.
NTX5467
That's what I suspect too. I have some Dynamat knock off here that I can put in.
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So I am removing the back seat this morning and I found this old shabby insulation. Did the factory do anything like this? It looks more like something you put in your house walls.
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3 minutes ago, EmTee said:
FYI, I changed the gear oil in my rear axle and gave up trying to get the correct cover gasket after 3 tries... I wound-up using Permatex gasket maker - works fine.
Yeah, I went through the same thing on the 9-3/8 unit in my 71 Boattail. ☺️
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26 minutes ago, EmTee said:
Check condition the U-joints and center bearing next time you have it up on the lift.
Will do. I did a quick look, but I'll take a closer look when I do the mufflers.
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So now that I have had it for a couple weeks, here's a few updates.
The new turn signal switch has been installed. I have patched the holes in the mufflers with some sheet metal while I am waiting for Waldrons to make and deliver new ones. I got the redline tires (from Diamondback Classics) mounted and balanced and installed today. I found that the clock has been retrofitted with an electronic works. And the distributor has been fitted with a Pertronix 1181. The air cleaner has been fitted with a K&N air filter (the type you have to wash and oil) but it is a slightly larger diameter than the stock. I bought a Wix paper filter but I have not decided yet if I am going to swap that. I ordered a script battery, but they seem to take a couple months, based on recent experience. While doing the tires I did check both front and rear brakes, and they are like new. I've removed the radio (AM/FM non-stereo), and front speaker because the speaker was nearly dead. I have bench tested the radio with two new speakers; but I am waiting for a fader I ordered from eBay to arrive before I put that all back together. But as long as I had the center A/C vent removed, I fixed that so it no longer just drops all the way down under its own weight.
I found it is kind of tricky to get this X frame lined up safely on my two post lift. It can be done, but it has to be placed exactly centered and not too far forward. All in all, I'm having fun so far. Next up will be the fuel system and carburetor, since the gas in there is 5 years old.
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8 hours ago, JZRIV said:
Wow! What a wonderful clean straight example. Congratulations! what interior does it have? Does it by chance have the original spare?
Interior is green, strato-bench seat with pull down armrest (610-D)
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1 hour ago, NTX5467 said:
Great looking car! New rubber will make it better.
Congrats,
NTX5467
1 hour ago, telriv said:200 nail biting miles I bet within 5 years not doing more than 25 MPH.
Would be a shame to destroy such a fine vehicle with old tires failing.
Tom T.
Redlines already ordered.
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1 hour ago, JZRIV said:
Wow! What a wonderful clean straight example. Congratulations! what interior does it have? Does it by chance have the original spare?
Not original spare. Although the spare is on a 5th road wheel. All the tires are from 1995 !!
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1967 Riviera GS with only 42,000 miles.
This was sold on the RM Auburn auction in 2018.
Since then it has only logged 200 miles.
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1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
133,000 miles. Located in North Carolina $9,950 or best offer
Very well maintained with too many new parts to list. New tires, ignition computer, coils, water pump and more.
See all the details at: http://www.patgaglione.com/1990Reatta/content/landing.html
email: pjgaglione@gmail.com
text to: 919-280-8350
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There is one on eBay now.
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Posting for a friend. I have driven this and have had it up on my lift. All the details are included in the web page at http://www.patgaglione.com/C10Web/content/landing.html He has owned it for decades, but he just has too many toys. And as the page says, he is open to offers. I don't know a lot about the truck, but there is a link to email the owner on the webpage. So you can ask him questions directly. The truck is in Apex, NC. Thanks for looking.
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Kent Moore book is sold
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The 2 items above are gone.
I put up more of this stuff yesterday. Obviously, if someone buys more than one, I will combine shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223797126082
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223797030363
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223797024678
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223797036046
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223797023788
Pat
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I put in ACDelco R43TS
New aquisition
in Buick Riviera
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