I just bought a 1964 Buick Wildcat with the original 401 and switch pitch ST400. The VIN is one number higher than the engine block #. How can this be?:jd:
It's possible that the line workers goofed on that paticular day and stuffed in the engine from the next car in line. I've heard of that kind of stuff happening before. Especially cars built on a Friday before a three-day weekend. ou:
I had to buy an ignition switch for the 'Cat because the owner lost the keys. I dropped in a battery, primed the carb, and voila! After 12 years it runs! Only problem is that I think the fuel pump is out. It has a half a tank of gas, but it's not feeding the carbuerator. Unfortunately, I spent my parts budget for this check on the ignition switch (money is VERY tight), so I'll have to wait on the fuel pump. I want to get an electric one anyway.:stmad:
I'd replace that gas too if it's been sitting that long. Today's fuels only have a 4 to 5 month "shelf life" and after that they start to gum things up.
chances are if it has sat for too long the carb should be cleaned out and rebuilt. its not really too tough a task, and most basic kits are about $15 to $20. well worth it to help in the performance and fuel economy. also you could blow out the fuel line back to the tank if you are planning on taking it out. and definitly get a new filter. fine particles of rust from the gas tank and fuel line can lead to all kinds of expensive problems, from the fuel pump going out to scoring the valves and valve seats.
I planned on rebuilding the carb, just have to find out what I have!o No: I know it's a Rochester 4bbl, but I don't know the part number. Maybe I should just bite the bullet, pull it off, and scrub it to find them. I also want to follow the tech advice on buickstreet.com to build a better quad-a-junk.:bglasses: Thanx for the tip on the fuel lines!:TU:
64 carb I don't think you have a Q-Jet, probably an earlier 4GC or something like that. Still a good carb that might need rebuilding. No need for an electric pump in that car, you'll be fine with a replacement mechanical (if you even need that). Cheap and easy to replace, no wiring or fabrication. Take the gas tank cap off, take the line from the tank off at the fuel pump and blow back through the fuel line with some LOW PRESSURE compressed air (20 psi or so.) This will blow the crud off the fuel tank filter sock. Siphon out as much of the old gas as you can. Fill the tank up with good gas. Replace the fuel filter and try to get it running again. You may find that everything works just fine. If not, you can start replacing pumps and rebuilding carbs etc. Glad to have you on the board! Have fun with the car and post us some pics!
