cquisuila Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Bonjour Hello !! Je suis Français i'm french ! And i just bought a riviera 1966 There is a job on this car but it is excited !! regards Philip from France 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Cool car. One of the best Buicks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) tHANK YOU !! YES it is a nice car !!🙂 I’ve had it at home in France since Wednesday and it comes from Amarillo Texas Edited December 11, 2020 by cquisuila (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Texas car should be rust free and a good starting point. Welcome and be sure to check-out the Riviera forum: https://forums.aaca.org/forum/73-buick-riviera/ Needless to say, I like your car, as I have a '67 Riviera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 it is good at first the engine seems to be blocked but it is good the STEERING rusty belt was attached to the crankshaft pulley now the engine turns at the hand i have to start the engine now !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Good on you Philip, great car , last year of the nail head, and i hope you get a lot of enjoyment, with your 66, keep it stock and you will never regret buying your Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 thank you, wayne! it is a great american car i have a little job with it but i will take my time Philip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Imagine driving on the streets of Nice and the coast...oui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 laughing !!!😁 i live in west south of France Mont de Marsan Nice is at 490 miles so i prefer to go to Saint Jean de Luz at 56 miles... it is my project !!!YEAH ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hi! I'm Fabrice, from Toulouse . I own a 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) super, Fabrice ! on pourra échanger sur des sujets !! tu pourras voir que j'ai déjà déposé pas mal de messages sur le site Edited September 22, 2021 by cquisuila (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) hello I completely disassemble the brakes at the rear to refurbish and therefore the brake circuit at the rear is open and i tried to start the engine and it is impossible... BEFORE dissassemble i started without problem... > Is it normal ?🤒 Has security been put in place ? The open brake circuit would prevent it from starting ? neutral safety switch ? thank you for yours answers ! Philippe Edited December 14, 2021 by cquisuila (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 There is no relationship between the brakes and the engine not starting. Does the engine spin? If not, then neutral safety switch is a possibility. Try shifting to Neutral ("N") and start. If still doesn't spin, then check battery and starter connections and starter solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 Emtee, you confirm me the brake circuit is no relationship. I don't understand before i started... - i charged the battery and it is 12.7V and it is the same problem the engine spins but no starting > i will verify the starter, the ignition switch connections, and the neutral switch very strange affair !!!:( It is real that here, it is winter and the temperature is low 5°Celsius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Since the engine spins and it is cold out you should check that the choke on the carburator is fully closed before trying to start the engine. Also I assume you have the car raised up at the rear to work on the brakes? If so, check that you have enough gas in the tank so that the fuel pickup point is covered. And also check the flexible fuel line between the gas tank and the fuel lines. If this is more than 20 years old it may be cracked or deteriorated from ethanol fuels and you may want to replace that now while you have the back end raised up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 OK i changed the fuel flexible line i will verify my new carburetor (but i'm not an expert...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, cquisuila said: OK i changed the fuel flexible line i will verify my new carburetor (but i'm not an expert...;) Which carburator did your car have originally? It could have been a quadrojet or a Rochester. The Rochester has 4 barrels of the same size. The quadrojet has two small barrels in the front half and two substantially larger barrels in the back half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Does the car have breaker points, or has it been converted to electronic ignition? If breaker points, check for voltage at the coil. Check continuity between the points and ground. With the points closed (on a flat spot of the distributor cam) the negative side of the coil should be grounded. If the points are suspect, try cleaning the contacts with a small file or emery cloth. If it starts, then I'd replace the points with a new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 16 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Which carburator did your car have originally? It could have been a quadrojet or a Rochester. The Rochester has 4 barrels of the same size. The quadrojet has two small barrels in the front half and two substantially larger barrels in the back half. i have exactly the same carburetor as original : 7026240 rochester 4MC i sawn a lot of humidity on the engine and carburetor because my car is outside with carport it is perhaps the reason of the difficult starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The humidity could compromise spark plug wires if they are older and the insulation is cracked. It can also compromise the points and rotor contacts inside the distributor if the humidity is very dense. Take the distributor cap off and turn it over to see if there is moisture inside the cap. If so get a hair dryer to blow out the dampness from all areas inside the distributor. How old are your spark plug wires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) yes i thought to get a hair dryer to blow out 🙂 my sparks plugs << I don't know the age my sparks are new Edited December 15, 2021 by cquisuila (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, cquisuila said: my sparks plugs << I don't know the age The plugs themselves would not be as affected as the wires. If the wires are suspect you can also dry them with the hair dryer. But of course the repair is to replace them. I have had good luck with Belden Wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 all is good !!:) the car starts !! it was perhaps the humidity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) How old is the gasoline in the tank? Old stale gas will run in a hot engine and in low humidity, but will not fire in the weather that you described. Edited December 15, 2021 by old-tank (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 yes the engine starts now for information my tank was filled, the hose remplaced and i have fresh gasoline > i have to adjust the carburetor rochester now with the screws SEE PICTURE please and here it is a difficult affair...for me if you have ideas i take information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) I spray the spark plug wires with WD-40 (displaces moisture) when I see condensation on them and the car will not start. This is an indication that your spark plug wires should be replaced, as the insulation is degraded. Edited December 16, 2021 by EmTee (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 On 12/16/2021 at 2:55 PM, EmTee said: I spray the spark plug wires with WD-40 (displaces moisture) when I see condensation on them and the car will not start. This is an indication that your spark plug wires should be replaced, as the insulation is degraded. ok thanks for this review !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Before you put the carb back on you should have adjusted the primary throttle plates with the recommended number drill to be sure only the idle circuit comes into play. Or just set it so a light crack of daylight shows through. Turn the i adjust screws all the way in until they seat gently. Don't force them. Back them out 1 1/2 turns. I usually count 3 half turns. I find it easier doing half turns. That will give you a reference point to begin alternating in small increments to get it smooth and close to the specified RPM. Set the emergency brake or block the wheels, put it in gear and adjust the throttle plate for the RPM. That should get you pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 ok bernie !! thank you !!!🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Everybody !!!!! Happy new year !!!!👀🎇 I hope to circulate in my car in 2024 !!!!🤓 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, cquisuila said: I hope to circulate in my car in 2024 !!!!🤓 We hope to see pictures of you doing that in 2024! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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