carbizguy

So, my dads old car was in far worse shape than anticipated. I spent countless hours researching all the parts I needed and I finally came to the realization that it was just not cost effective. it was a major bummer.

So instead I began a search for a nice rust free donor, that was my intention anyway. I found one and it was the same color as my dads, it was solid so I bought it even though I probably spent more than I should've. This may be a driver instead.

It does have a few bugs to work out, most concerning is some white/blue smoke and the burning of oil. The previous owner said he spent $4000 on the motor rebuild. any ideas what to do first??

He also replaced the carburetor with a 500 cfm edelbrock. That seemed a little much to me and its not running right when its cold, then when it warms up it starts to smoke. He gave me the original 4 barrel Rochester that I planned on rebuilding, but I'm not sure what to do to solve this smoking problem.

jensenracing77

I would look and see if they installed some kind of PCV on it and hooked it up wrong. It could be sucking oil through that. I believe that 63 was the first year for it on the Cutlass and F-85.

Looks like a nice car. A/C, power brakes, power steering...

carbizguy

Thanks, its way better than my other one. I'll check the PCV out.

do you think the 500 cfm edelbrock could be part of the problem when its cold? It sputters and coughs for a little while

jensenracing77

I am the wrong guy to ask on carburetor issues. I can make a Jetfire 1 bbl carb work great but outside of that I am not very good with them.

young olds

The 500 shouldn’t cause running issues if set up correctly, worst thing might be lack of throttle response. Check to make sure your choke and fast idle are set correctly

carbizguy

nice, thanks guys. I appreciate the insight. I'm not good with the mechanics part of it, so I will take this to my buddy who runs a local restoration shop. He said he grew up with the 215 and knows it like the back of his hand. fingers crossed

joe_padavano

I've got an E-brock 500 cfm on my 62 and it is not the cause of oil smoke.

carbizguy

Thanks Joe, yeah I was more concerned the edelbrock may be causing my hesitation and sputtering when it's cold. I read on the HAMB that the 390 cfm was more ideal for this engine. I'm headed to my shop to see if he can get this all sorted out.

joe_padavano

That sounds more like a choke adjustment problem.

Torqueline

Not fired yet, but I have installed a fuel injection system on mine. Also fit a 69 Camaro fuel tank so I could have a wet fuel pump to keep noise down and better fuel delivery.

carbizguy

thats very nice, can't wait to hear how it works out for you

hotrodsurfer

I just bought a '63 F-85 and am in need of some parts.The letters on the trunk are missing as well as the front fender cutlass script and Olds "'T". any help would be great. Email: surfindudetoo@gmail.com. Thanks

carbizguy

Nice, welcome! Not sure, I will see what I got.