1985 Buick Electra - Phase 1: Repairs

Discussion in 'Station Wagon Projects' started by Darcane, Jan 11, 2019.

  1. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,928
    Likes Received:
    2,950
    Trophy Points:
    710
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Back in your grandpa's day, it was easier and cheaper to retune the carb, rather than fix the leak. Never mind it reduced the engine's power output and increased gas usage, until it wouldn't run at all.
     
  2. Darcane

    Darcane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Buckley, WA
    My Grandpa? When he last worked on cars, almost nothing was vacuum operated... My Buick was nearly new when he passed away.

    New PCV valve and more (12 ft!) vacuum line in hand, I'll get to replacing a bunch more tonight.
     
  3. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,928
    Likes Received:
    2,950
    Trophy Points:
    710
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    I was referring to Jeremiah's grandpa, but it just about applied to anyone's grandpa.
     
  4. Grizz

    Grizz Are we there yet???

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2016
    Messages:
    2,410
    Likes Received:
    982
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Unless your “your own grandpa” :rofl2:
     
  5. Grizz

    Grizz Are we there yet???

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2016
    Messages:
    2,410
    Likes Received:
    982
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    That’s cheaper than using brake cleaner
     
  6. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2009
    Messages:
    16,018
    Likes Received:
    4,410
    Trophy Points:
    833
    Location:
    Yakima Washington
    :LOL: that's true!

    Sorry Darcane, In my previous post I was referring to my f-100, which belonged to my Grandfather. Andrew was making note of that, but it makes sense that not everyone would know that. Here's the story on it:
    http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/my-grandfathers-pick-up.29246/
     
  7. Darcane

    Darcane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Buckley, WA
    A/C and the smog pump we're both not operating properly so I decided to remove them. I also changed out the water pump and alternator which were both having some issues.
    IMG_20190319_184953641-01.jpeg

    Still a mess in there, but a little cleaner.
     
  8. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2009
    Messages:
    16,018
    Likes Received:
    4,410
    Trophy Points:
    833
    Location:
    Yakima Washington
    You could get some engine degreaser. But, you may find that all of that grime is keeping fluids from leaking out!
     
  9. Grizz

    Grizz Are we there yet???

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2016
    Messages:
    2,410
    Likes Received:
    982
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Did you just remove the pump ? Aren’t there metal lines to the exhaust as well for that thing?
     
  10. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,928
    Likes Received:
    2,950
    Trophy Points:
    710
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Like on your CP wagon, there are metal tubes, but they're capped with one-way valves.
     
  11. Darcane

    Darcane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Buckley, WA
    Yeah, it's kinda coming from... everywhere! If I keep fresh oil in it, I should be fine.

    I think.
     
  12. Darcane

    Darcane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Buckley, WA
    I figured they are one-way valves... but just in case I took the hose going to the driver's side and connected it to the passenger's side (see pic), and plugged the one going to the catalytic converter. I don't want to accidentally release any more exhaust near the cabin than I have to.
     
  13. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,928
    Likes Received:
    2,950
    Trophy Points:
    710
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    That will eventually fail, if one or both valves have failed. The only true way to prevent it, is to physically remove the piping and cap the holes.
     
  14. Darcane

    Darcane Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Buckley, WA
    Maybe... but I don't really care.

    I plan on scrapping the whole lump powering this thing anyways, so I'm not too worried about it. I'm only replacing what I need to to keep it running while I collect parts for the engine swap. The more I can remove from under the hood now, the easier it is to do the swap later.
     
  15. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2009
    Messages:
    16,018
    Likes Received:
    4,410
    Trophy Points:
    833
    Location:
    Yakima Washington
    So, since you brought it up... What is the intended replacement for the "lump powering" the car?
     

Share This Page