Kornkurt Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 If you need one of those shields, I have a nice used one for $25. Kurt 641-648-9086 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Makes a massive difference to summertime running. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Went get Chinese because I didn't feel like cooking and it cooled off a little. Tune up seems to have worked because I'm now averaging about 14mpg around town. Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 It rained a little today. I tidied the garage because I got flooded in. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Road trip today, made an 84 miles round trip. The car did well. Met Mr. Fred and his cars today- a very pleasant time was had. Thank you for your hospitality! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 I fitted my new gauges today. Tach is always useful; voltmeter goes hand in hand with the ammeter in the dash and the vacuum gauge is handy for setting the idle up amongst other things, but it's also told me by rhythmically bouncing at idle that it's time to check valve clearances again. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Kurt, Didn't you say you have fuel/vacuum-booster pump repair/overhaul kits? The vacuum diaphragm on mine has failed. I bypassed the pump for now but I got a big vacuum leak and a lot of blue smoke! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Yes, I have the kits, recently manufactured compatible with today's gas. $74.50 & $8.50 postage. Give me a call 641-648-9086 Thanks! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, Kornkurt said: Yes, I have the kits, recently manufactured compatible with today's gas. $74.50 & $8.50 postage. Give me a call 641-648-9086 Thanks! I'll give you a call tomorrow if that's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 That's fine, if I don't answer, leave a message and I'll call you back. I will ask you if your pump has a metal or glass bottom piece. Thanks! Kurt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Ordered the kit from Kurt. That'll help! Gave the car a wash because it was filthy from all the tree pollen. Went for a round trip drive to see how it behaves at 55, which is a lot better without the vibrating misfire being brought on by the periodic addition of air into the manifold. Fuel economy is also improved. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 I pulled the plugs to read them since doing a few miles having fixed the vacuum leak. They aren't bad at all, fairly even and a reasonable color too. While I had them out I used my new gauge and tested the compressions. 1- 115 2- 125 3- 105 4- 120 5- 125 6- 115 7- 125 8- 130 Those are all pretty good apart from #3 which I'll look at next time I have the head off, might just need the valve seats lapping in a bit better. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Looks good to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Went fuel up to run mileage since fixing the vacuum leak. 11.7 again so I need to adjust the timing again to account for the mixture being better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 @Kornkurt the fuel pump rebuild set arrived in this morning, thanks! That's all very nicely machined. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I just checked the tracking number as I was wondering if you got the kit yet. Be sure to check out the Early Times Chapter application I sent you. Thanks for buying. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Uh, so what's the difference between the glass and metal pumps? Diaphragm shaft attachment? I have a feeling this is either an early glass pump or some hybrid... The serial# is in the 4600's. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 different fuel pumps were used during these years, a AC 9630 for 6 cyl engine, a AC 9640 for 8 cyl engine, and a AC 539, 9630 & 9640 used a glass bowl, 539 used a metal bowl, 9630 - 53-54 6 cyl. 9640 - 51-54 8 cyl. except 54 with factory air conditioning. 539 - 41-51 8 cyl. and 54 with factory air conditioning. note, pontiac informed dealerships when replacing a 9640, if a 9640 isn't available to use the better 539 pump. the 539 pump will have a larger fuel diaphram and pump body. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Once in awhile the type of shaft you have shows up, usually in a 1955-57 pump. I have the diaphragm with your style shaft. Is that the only difference? If so, let me know and I will send you the other style tomorrow. It is hard to see if there is a size difference in your picture KK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 I can't find any of those numbers on this. I'm guessing the serial number Casting ident for center section 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Is everything correct except the stem on the vacuum diaphragm? If so, let me know and I will send you the other style one? KK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) Kurt, we cross-posted! Edit: Yes, the only difference is the vacuum pump stem. I'll get this one on the way back to you. Phil Edited April 8, 2021 by PhilAndrews (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Ha! Gotta laugh. Just got off the phone with @Kornkurt and yes, it would appear his records are correct- my pump is wrong! Best guess it's it's been rebuilt at some point (looks like it may have been apart and there isn't really any lash in the rocker arm) with newer parts internally. Go figure! I'm surprised that is even the right pump for the engine at this point... Alternate later model hybrid parts on the way, thanks again! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Phil, I sent you the other style diaphragm today. Tracking number: 9405503699300342320766 Good luck! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Almost done. Redid the shaft, new spring, all new valves. Excellent! Phil Edited April 10, 2021 by PhilAndrews (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 4:28 PM, Kornkurt said: Phil, I sent you the other style diaphragm today. Tracking number: 9405503699300342320766 Good luck! KK Arrived a day ahead of schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Good, that makes up for the first package taking longer than it was supposed to. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 All reassembled at lunch, fully functional. I'll get the other diaphragm on its way back to you. Thanks! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Drove out and about tonight with s mixture of highway and slow streets, and it behaved very well. Pump is dry, no leaks. Happy about that. Vacuum pump is bloody useless though. I'm guessing that is pretty normal. Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Judging by the plugs, and taking a look at the tailpipe this morning in the light... I'm going to say "I got that set up right". Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Got the return today diaphragm today, thanks! If your wipers don't work very well with a wet windshield, the wiper needs to be rebuilt. I would tell most people to send the wiper motor off to be rebuilt, but seeing what you have done on your car, I'm sure you can do it yourself if you can find a rebuild kit. Let me know if you can't find one and I'll see what I can find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 My wiper motor was bad; I sent it off to Ficken Wiper Service. Glad I did because the bucket was bent (looked like it had been dropped from quite a height, I was told). It now wipes well. Still stops with my foot to the floor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summershandy Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, PhilAndrews said: Still stops with my foot to the floor though. I remember the first time I got caught in the rain. It was an early end to a day long car show. I had never used vacuum wipers and with the down pour and traffic lights, I found myself adjusting them like crazy to keep the windshield clear on the drive home. Like you, when I would take my foot off the gas they'd go full bore or hit the gas they slow right down. I like driving on clear sunny days..... Edited April 14, 2021 by Summershandy spelling (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Summershandy said: I remember the first time I got caught in the rain. It was an early end to a day long car show. I had never used vacuum wipers and with the down pour and traffic lights, I found myself adjusting them like crazy to keep the windshield clear on the drive home. Like you, when I would take my foot off the gas they'd go full bore or hit the gas they slow right down. I like driving on clear sunny days..... Yeah, these wipe at about the same speed down to about 5"Hg., they got quite a turn of speed to them. Quick video to show. Need to replace the blades, they've gone all non-pliable. Phil Edited April 15, 2021 by PhilAndrews Added video (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 I got fed up of that whine from the fan belt, so carefully removed a fraction of an inch of depth off the bottom of the belt. Now the vent fins aren't catching in the pulley and the belt is silent. That then highlighted all the squeaks and rattles so I spent an hour going round the car finding as many as I could and fixing them. I need to make an adapter for my grease gun so I can grease the rear leaf springs, they creak. In reflection though, this has become a really quite pleasant car to drive in the last few months. It's smooth and quiet. Quite luxurious. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 The car continues to serve well as Primary Vehicle for local trips. It's becoming quite well known. It's also responding well to being driven more. It really doesn't like short trips, I've done a few high speed runs in it and getting nice and hot (well, properly up to running temperature with high speed, 2000 rpm+) does it good to clean things out. It's coming up due service too, need to do the valve lash again. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Got a new pair of tail light lenses. Needed a jolly good clean in the ultrasonic bath. Much better. Brighter, too. Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi Phil, just spent a few hours last night and some this morning reading your entire posts and your short “ silent movies “ Really enjoying what you are doing in trying to diagnose and fix things rather than just throw money at it by changing this that and the other with no result. I’m also a believer in trying to fault find first and if possible trying to refurbish or resurrect original parts rather than use reproduction stuff. So much stuff out there is junk or doesn’t fit or doesn’t work even though it is new. Really impressed by your courage to tackle the automatic trans rebuild, so many guys just send em out 🙁🙁🙁 Couple of things while I remember. The silver streaks on the hood and boot lid were sometimes painted black or red by owners as a contrast or you could try to match the roof colour. Easy tryout with some electrical tape 😀 Do you have a dwell meter and a timing light as I find them invaluable for setting points. However am amazed how quickly your engine starts, that starter will live 1000 years 👌👌👌👌👌👌 Blown away by your ability to cut a key to the lock. I gotta learn that skill as I might want to do that myself 🤔🤔🤔 BTW am a Buick guy with a ‘63 Skylark convertible and ‘63 Riviera and have been down the track of some of your jobs. However I started with a ‘35 Pontiac sedan that little happened with, then a ‘67 Parisienne (Australia) as a daily drive car, then a ‘40 Silver Arrow sedan six cylinder side valve which had a tragic engine build but was sorta fun! So really enjoy looking at what you are doing here! Lastly love your call on the past owners as “ previous keepers” as we never really own these, we are just custodians until the next person. As Neil Young would sing “This old guitar ain’t mine to keep, it’s only mine to play for a while” Rodney 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Rodney, Well, there's a couple reasons I don't just throw money at it. I don't have that much of it! I find the experience is worth the cost saved. That and you are right- there are a lot of high quality reproduction items but in contrast there are a lot which are not. At least what's on the car is a known quantity. As for the gearbox- well, not many opportunities to pull apart a 70 year old marvel of modern engineering, are there? Also, like I mentioned above, knowing how something works both satisfies my curiosity and also serves to better understand how it works and therefore be able to repair it when it inevitably ceases working properly again. As for the waterfalls, that's a good idea, I should try tape. I've had a couple of cars with the cousin to the Buick 215, that's about the limit of my Buick-icity, but I'm also now entering the realms of Mopar history via Plymouth..! Some days I'm not sure if we keep them, or they keep us but either way I'm glad you enjoyed reading. Phil 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilAndrews Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Well, I have to say... Since fitting the new tail light lenses, I haven't had anybody behind me give the "OH HECK HE IS BRAKING!" sharp jab on the brakes. That's a good thing. Makes me feel a little safer on the highway particularly in the long evening sun. Drive safe! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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