Nope, my post was accurate and spot on since Terry has indicated she knows not a lot about these carbs or the choke systems. It was however incorrectly OVER analyzed and picked apart by your interpretation. The type of choke coil and housing on that 73 carb is EXACTLY the same as the one that would be found on a 72 7042250. THAT was the point, not what YOU thought I meant. I didn't imply anything - YOU are however. Spinach, Greens, whatever.

 

Wow. I would have just replaced the carb W/electric choke and been done with it. To much drama for me. Then if there is still a problem chase it from there. The carb is not right from the get go. JMO

 

If it were me i would pick up a rebuilt or new 600CFM edelbrock with a base plate and carb linkage ( from summit) hook it up and be done with it. I'm not the greatest with the q-jets myself when they start acting up. So the edelbrock was good in my case. Comes with a C/D for tuning if needed. Great for my wife as well, she just pumps it a couple times hits the key, fires up warms up a couple minutes then she's off shopping.
Cheers
Eric

 

Terry - I don't know what your carb rebuild status is, but I'm sure it'll work out one way or another. Good luck with the carb, install and adjustment. It would be nicer IMO if you could get a good 71-73 core and use that instead of the one that's causing you all this headache. There are quite a few guys on this site who part out cars and could likely sell you one at reasonable cost for a rebuild. Then at least you could use your 72 Oldsmobile CSM to keep it properly adjusted. There's a whole section about carb rebuild and adjustment in section 6.Let's clear some of this up. I responded to the post you made where you stated the following directly under your statement about the carb picture I posted. And you think it's unfair that I said that in return? YOU need to look at how a post will read before it's submitted. My response was reasonable.
So who's making assumptions now? I didn't say that it was on my shelf in Canada Eric. I said that pic was taken by me. Yeah, LAST YEAR before I SOLD it to a guy in TEXAS who is driving around with it bolted onto his 72 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. IMO you're the one making assumptions or implying things about my conversation in this thread. What I said stands. It is accurate and might even be helpful to Terry.

 

Terry is getting another carb that is being rebuilt by a member that lives close to her. It will have an electric choke. She is not rebuilding the carb currently on her engine. Hopefully this will solve most of her engine issues.

 

Thanks Eric- oldcutlass for clearing that up...thought I mentioned earlier...yes I am getting another Carburetor with electric choke...I am not having the current Buick carb rebuilt...it will be ready to go...thanks guys for all ur most valuable information...appreciate u all as always....

 

I guess I have higher-than-average reading comprehension skills since I knew this from what was posted.

Some folks need to take a step back and stop bickering, focus on the issue at hand, and try to be helpful instead of trying to be "right".

 

So, the car's dwell and timing got set properly, and the smoke / new old oil issues got squared away, right?

 

Perfect! At least that way she may also get some help with the install and setup. That's the way it should be in situations like this. Who's the member who's helping her out? I'd love to give a shout out to them and say 'Thank you!!'.

 

@ Octania, the plan is to replace the hunk of iron with a rebuilt carb, then attach vacuums etc, and all is adjusted on carbthen I will replace plugs again just in case of being fouled out, then the dwell and timing..

Once all that is done then I can concentrate on what Express Lube did
Since Express Lube BS, I have drained the oil 2 times and adjusted the carb with the mixtures trail and error after reading and reading, and the blue smoke had reduced

@ Fun71, oldcutlass, mdchanic, octania, allan R, 76olds thanks you too
ziff396 I like the way you think replace the carb W/electric choke and been done with it AMEN to that

and a shout out to all the advice, suggestions on the crappy carb I have..hopefully it will all be over soon with the other rebuilt carb thanks again hugs to all

 

Terry,
re: the plugs. I wouldn't throw away the ones that were in there, especially if you just put them in. Pull them, clean them and make sure the gap is right. Then just put them right back in. If they're fouled with oil, you have a much bigger problem than a carb. Plugs can tell you a lot from looking at their condition when they come out. If they're just dusted with soot from over rich ignition there's no point in spending $$$ on new plugs when these ones are still perfectly serviceable.

Here's a generic chart that shows some conditions that may be encountered with spark plugs. Yours should not be as severe as this since they're new and have relatively no mileage to speak of on them.

 

Put 'r' ther ... I think all these guys really helped out!! Sometimes thoughts and interpretations can be misleading at times as I do often.
Cheers to the other member helping you out with a carb, along with all the posters here.
Both Eric's have helped me out greatly in the past, My car wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for these guys here at CO!!
I hope you get your car running good soon Terri.
Cheers
Eric

 

@ 76olds Agreed TEXT can always be interpreted into somethings its not...I am really not much of a TXTER myself...especially when arguing with bf
But I totally DIG my new peeps here on classicolds and have learned so much in the past month working with all of you guys
Here's to all my favorite Eric's - peace

Old MacCutlass had a junkyard,
Ee i ee i oh!
And on that junk yard he had some Eric’s,
Ee i ee i oh!
With a Eric here,
And a Eric- there
Here a Eric, there a Eric,
Everywhere a Eric
Old MacCutlass had a junkyard
Ee i ee i oh!

And BTW it's running and sounds way better than it did last week, smoke has been reduced. Just havent taken her up on the freeway since the express lube incident...maybe tonight I will..cuz Im like a bad junkie not driving the cutlass to work man its ruff shetz

Anyways HUGS to u all

 

Care to post a short video of it up and running? Sort of like posting a pic, just it's a video. Love to see and hear what's been done. Now go get your 'fix' on the beltway

 

I promise I will get that video soon haven't done much to Cutlass for the past 5 days..Ive had my oldest sister in the hospital since feb 14th the day I bought my cutlass..while I was buying the cutlass my oldest sister fell and broke both her hips, already sick with her kindey failure, congestive heart failure, diabetes and 2 weeks ago had one of her legs amputated..She could no longer fight and passed away this morning..
Right now Im taking DnD for a spin...

 

Oh, Terry, I'm so sorry.

I hope you are okay.

- Eric

 

Condolences Terry. That was a heavy burden you've been carrying while staying so chipper all through the last while.

 

So very sorry for your loss.

 

Thoughts and prayers your way Terry.

 

So sorry Terry...

 

Thank you so much everyone..hugs to u all
After we left hospital I did take the day off to spend with my other sister Ana.
@Eric yes I am good. She (yoli 61 yrs) fought for a long time, I knew her heart was too weak, my sister Ana 59 yrs was the one taking it the hardest. so I just wanted to be with her..
@Allan
My spirits are always up, always with a smile no matter what life brings my way. Im always giddy and silly, strong willed...


I did take DnD for a nice wash, hand dried the chrome and wheels, shined her up...she drove really nice...remarkable barely any smoke during the ride, even when idling...but I do her a new noise, someone mentioned lifter noise....only when I press on gas....u hear it like a soft click click....when idling u don't hear the click...sounds great actually


Thanks again to everyone again...your all so sweet truly my angels my blessing

 

I'm glad you're doing okay.

For the "click click" consider an exhaust manifold leak.

- Eric

 

Eric is that bad...or what...details details

 

Usually only a minor problem.

Start the car when the engine is cold and hold you hand right up close to all of the joints between the exhaust manifolds and the block, and the manifolds and the exhaust pipes.

It may take a few tries because it warms up pretty fast, and then you can't hold your hand close enough.

- Eric

 

Do u think I can change the gaskets myself...is it was to get to...
I'm going r to work tmrw so I can read the csm and look at pics too...to determine if I think I can do it.
So this is my experience.I replaced water pumps, starters,alternators,radiators,brakes,plugs,fans,b elts...so with that said what do u think...I might be able to

 

The gaskets between the manifolds and the heads are okay, but there are no gaskets between the manifolds and the pipes, so if they leak, it can be a bit of a PIA.

- Eric

 

ERIC...Quit beating around the bush mannnnn
so do I change gaskets...then what about manifold and pipes...will I need new manifold...what what what...spit it out...


most important. .do I stop driving it...will I bust a nut if I continue to drive

 

Hurry mijo lindo chulu.....any mijo lindo....


my main question do I stop driving it...or can I drive to work tmrw

 

Oldsmobiles did not have gaskets between the head and exhaust manifold from the factory, but if only a minor leak, you can put gaskets on to quiet it down and seal the leak. Considering what you have done in the past, this should be easy..unless the bolts are heavily rusted, so use a quality penetrating oil a couple of days before you attempt it.

 

Ok thank you 1969 (*-*)
but can I still drive and can I drive her to work tomrw..its a 44 mile trip...

 

Yup.

 

Agreed, a slight exhaust leak will not cause any issues. And if it's not an exhaust leak but really is a lifter ticking, that shouldn't be an issue either.

 

@1969 - woman vs rust....woman always wins...yes I have some bolt nut rust releaser...works great.

 

But first you have to feel around and see whether you even have a leak in the first place.

One step at a time.

- Eric

 

Terry, So sorry to read of the loss of your sister.
God speed. Cars have helped me cope through tough times as well.


Jerry

 

Yes I hoping to keep my mind buzy this weekend and work on the cutlass.

I did drive DnD to work , but she seemed she was wking extra hard..daughters going out tonight so I will have a few hours to mess around before night fall

OH YEAH ONE MORE THING MY CURRENT CARBURETOR SUCKS ***** IN THE RAIN AND HUMIDITY...YES i SAID IT IT SUCKS *****

maybe I should of just left her at home...

 

Maybe it's your spark plug wires, cap, or rotor, and not your carburetor.

- Eric

 

Terry, does the DnD even have a carb? Most newer cars are TB and fuel injected. What year and model is it? Could also be something as simple as needing a new fuel filter.

 

I can recheck all that and the gap for the plugs is 30,plugs look new...but last night she didnt skip a beat, she ran so good perfect almost...

But Ive notice rainy...high humidity she runs like crap

 

Spark.

- Eric