jharsh

Glad it worked out for you.

Federated52

Got the brake lines put all the lines on with the exception of the main line with little to no problem. I was a little worried about the main line, since someone told me it ran through the frame. Luckily the old one came out with just a little tugging. Was hoping the new line would go in with just as much as a effort. Luckily it went in fairly easily. Had to do a little bit of bending to get to match up with the hose in the back. When right into the distribution block though. Just thought I would share incase some one else was running hew lines. Oh, and the line did not run through the frame, just above it by the drivers side rear wheel. Now to bleed the brakes. If everything else goes that good she'll be ready for spring.

Federated52

Ok all lines are on. I am replacing the master cylinder & thinking about replacing the distribution block as well. I kinda messed myself up though. I took the lines from the master cylinder to the block off & now forget how they go back on. Does the lines closest to the firewall go to the side top hole on the block or the side/bottom hole on the block? One line has a blueish/purple color on the threads, if that helps. Any help would be great. Pictures work too. It is a manual / drum brake car. Thanks.

joe_padavano

The flare nuts are different sizes. They should only go together one way.

Federated52

Oh ok good, Thank You

Federated52

Well she is all buttoned up & running. Just a little hesitation (want's to stall) when I try to mash the gas before it's warmed up. After it's warmed up no problems when I get on it. It has yet to leave the garage since she's running again, but hopefully after a few laps up & down the driveway she will be ready for the road. I may try to run it out of fuel & drop the tank to "clean it out". Thank You to everyone who help me out along the way & gave me advice.

droldsmorland

Check the choke static setting and the pull off setting. Whens the last time the QJet had a kit installed in it? Vacuum leaks can cause this too.

Federated52

OK thanks will check that out. The carb was rebuilt about a month & a half ago.

droldsmorland

On the Q-Jet the Air Valve Secondary, AVS, door flap spring may need adjusting (tighter) that is if the simple basics troubleshooting steps don't cure the bog.
The secondary side of the carb is/should be locked out by the choke system to not allow secondary actuation until the engines a warmer.
Push on the AVS door with engine off. It should offer some spring resistance and spring back up to the closed position with a little authority, but not a ton.

Federated52

Ok, it's been a while since I posted an update. It still seems like I have a very slight hesitation if I floor it while it's not quite warmed up, but once it's warmed up it's fine. The only other thing I have to fix before hitting the road is to replace the water pump. It's not leaking, but the fan I can move the fan back and forth. Hopefully she'll be ready in about a few weeks.

droldsmorland

The only way you will remedy this is to dive into the workings of the QJ carb. Don't be intimated.

The bog is in the carb and likely the secondary AVS clock spring adjustment.
It's too loose and opening too early...that means too much air...too lean. Usually due to the spring relaxing due to age.

Are you near Philly?

Resources:


https://cliffshighperformance.com/
https://cliffshighperformance.com/pr...et-carburetors

Federated52

I will check this out & try my luck. The carb has been rebuilt, (not by me), but I am not sure if the AVS clock spring was replaced, adjusted, or nothing at all. Thank you for the tip, I have a pretty busy weekend ahead, but might have time during the week to check it out.

armbrbr

No you do not have a "Ram Air car". You have a cool Rallye 350 Cutlass with Outside Air Induction (OAI). Ram Air = Pontiac. OAI = Oldsmobile

Federated52

Thank You armbrbr for answering my question.

Federated52

Fiiiiinallly got the carb issue worked out. It turned out to be a spring in the choke that was all twisted up. It wasn't allowing the secondary to open up. That's why it was dying when it stomped on the gas. All good now. Thanks for all the help & suggestions. It's greatly appreciated. So happy to get it all done. The only problem is now it's almost time to put her to bed for the season.

droldsmorland

Thanks for following up on the fix.
Do you have a clearer pic of your cowl tag?

Federated52

I will try to post a better pic soon.