cfdfire40

ok so the 750cfm holley avenger would be fine. now as far as fuel pump goes all I've found is a Carter fuel pump that flows more than stock or would stock be fine?

oldcutlass

Welcome to the site, awesome car. I would not go bigger than the 670 Holley.

cfdfire40

thanks I'll stick with the 670. and thanks this is a great site you olds guys are full of info I like it definitely saves time and money to do it the right way the first time and to use the knowledge of others. thanks to all you guys who have chimed in on here its very much appreciated.

cfdfire40

great pics man that car is sweet!

Fun71

The stock pump will be fine. I am running a Carter M6108 factory replacement pump on my car.

cfdfire40

great I will order the stock Carter replacement pump from summit mine needs replaced either way

cfdfire40

fun71 I see you have 245 60 15 on yours would 255 60 15 be to much you think. right now I have 235 60 14 and they are just to small in my opinion

oldcutlass

If your current fuel pump is not leaking, no need to replace it.

cfdfire40

it's not leaking but it seems like it's not getting enough fuel to the carb. it looks to be the original pump but it could be something else causing the issue the car just seems to take awhile to start like turn the key and it cranks and cranks and cranks than fires right up

oldcutlass

You have to pump the gas pedal once or twice to set the choke. I would go through and check the state of tune and condition of the ignition system components among other things. I will check a newly acquired from front to back prior to driving all over the place. Things like ignition, steering, brakes, and suspension.

cfdfire40

yes I just got it a week ago haven't had a chance to go through it the previous owner said it hadn't been started in 4 months prior to me and hadn't been driven at all since last year. everything is new suspension wise. I was gonna start with a fresh tune up plugs wires cap rotor and fuel filter.

cfdfire40

it does ride like a dream I drove it all over Sunday. only issue was the starting and it does smell a little rich

Fun71

I agree about not replacing the fuel pump. Your startup issues are probably carb related and not the fuel pump.

As for the tires, yeah 235-60-14s are tiny. 255-60-15s will fit fine on the rear with plenty of clearance. They may fit up front, depending upon your suspension. I tried that size on front of my '70 Supreme back in the late 80s and it rubbed, but others have reported no rubbing. I think it just depends upon your particular vehicle's ride height, spring stiffness, frame straightness, etc.

cfdfire40

ok I'll check more into the carb tomorrow when I'm off I really haven't had a chance to go thru the car completely. and yes the wheels are way to small for this car. I've been looking at wheel combos all day just got the car and I'm already wanting to spend money on it lol the car hobby is an expensive addiction

Achcoastal

dude,looks to me that you got a great deal-and a sharp looking car! welcome ,and yes they do ride nice, thats why they sold so many back in the day. enjoy

cfdfire40

thanks yes I got the car from a patient I transport to the hospital often it pays to be nice to people. love the car and definitely enjoy how it rides.

cfdfire40

Well just to let you all know I replaced the points set the dwell on timing and it ended up being the fuel filter. car runs amazing now no hesitation no backfire thru carb. thanks for all your input. I'm insuring the car what would be a good value to put on it just judging from pics and mileage?

scrappie

Id say at least 16-20k
It would be hard to replace that exact car