I am having my carburetor rebuilt by Jim Weise and he (and I) need one small part to finish..here is his email to me: *snip* It is missing one part, that being a small linkage that goes from the accel pump lever to the float bowl vent.. and I don't have one of those available.. You should see if someone with this vintage carb has one lying around. This was only on the early Q-jets (pre-70). *snip* Does anyone have this part? My carb number is 7028240. It is for a 68 Riviera... TIA Frank :beer
Frank, Can't help with the part, but maybe this will help others know what we are talking about. Found this on page45 of the Doug Roe book. This must be what Jim is talking about.
Carb Part It's just a small bent wire that flips the fuel vent open or closed during throttle operation. You should be able to fabricate a match out of stiff wire if someone can lend you a good 'original'. :TU: I have one, for a match if you can't source one locally - I just don't want to 'strip' my spare carb, and render it nfg ! o No: Here's a better pic - it's the wire link going to the fuel bowl vent.
Correct.. Could fab one, but I am willing to bet someone here has one that they can part with.. It does have the bowl vent Larry.. just not the wire linkage from the accel pump lever. JW
Carb Part Posted a pic Jim, and your probably right ! There's one out there somewhere that someone will part with. :TU:
Dont worry about it Frank Just helping out a Buick guy. I needed a horn relay and Gord (spiderman6611) on the board sent me for the cost of shipping. take care :TU:
YUP. . sure is! It is indeed an amazing bunch of dedicated buick enthusiasts we have here. .NO DOUBT! O'&BTW. .I understand YOU, Frank. . are quite the Bar-B-Que griller-man. . .!!! Next time you bring your truck and grillin trailer. . .Lemme know. . I'LL BE THERE!!!! :beer WoooHooo! Wheelz, Tampa :bglasses: Bay
Good work guys... FYI: Anyone else need something like this...I have a bunch of Buick Quads laying around just for spare parts...and would be happy to help. It's great to be Buick :laugh:
Dennis-- the rig will be-a-smokin' at the continuation of Brand X Bash-- December 3rd! Can you make it? Frank
Frank, i have what you need here if it doesnt pan out. its off the carb. and ready to ship if needed. Pat
