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Carter carb choke/fast idle cam

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jan 2. 10 Replies

Got to spend a couple of hours working on the choke on carter carb. I was able to take it apart, clean it up and reinstall, but a couple of questions arose. Which side does the choke coil go on the…Continue

Hesitation on starting after driving

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Nov 22, 2024. 28 Replies

I have noticed that after I drive for 5-10 miles or more and then shut off the car, it hesitates when I go to start? Anyone experience this before and if so, what was the fix?Continue

Front cover leak

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Aug 27, 2024. 5 Replies

What are the yellow highlighted things?  As I will replace front cover gasket, oil pan gasket and tear main seal along with rear main bearing cap fix, is there going to be something else needing…Continue

Knob on shift lever

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jun 23, 2024. 1 Reply

Is the knob on the end of the shift lever removable? if so, how?Continue

 

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Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Hi Dave,      This is great news and I'm glad it worked out for you!!!!! Dennis DiBari"
Jan 2
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Dennis, I had time to run over and correct the choke spring setup and sure enough, worked as advertised! I took it for a 20 mile drive and no problems accelerating from a stop or hesitation when driving! Thanks"
Jan 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Anytime Dave.  If you reset the choke spring, look back to what I sent you before about setting the butterfly on a cold engine.  It should be slightly cracked to start and when warmed up, fully open.  If not, tweak it when it's…"
Jan 1
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Dennis, thank you for checking your fast idle cam. And now that I think about the choke setup, I do have the choke spring setup on the wrong side of the lever. Thank you for all the help!"
Jan 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Dave,      I ran up the road to my 64 garage and I do have a bit of play in that cam.  It might be made a bit tighter, but some play is probably ok.  I still think your choke spring is not connected correctly to the…"
Jan 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"I don't know if that play is normal, but is the butterfly freely open and close to the touch?  Anything impeding it?"
Jan 1
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
Jan 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Hi Dave,      Happy New Year.  I can't see your video - it's not posted.  If the butterfly is completely open cold, then your choke spring is not connected correctly.  It is probably not on the correct side of…"
Jan 1
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"I depressed the accelerator once and the butterfly stayed open!? Also took a video of the play in the fast idle cam- is that normal? By the way- Happy New Year to all!"
Jan 1
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Carter carb choke/fast idle cam
"Hi Dave,      My 1964 Series 62 has the 4 barrel Rochester carburetor and I know you have a Carter.  Depress the gas pedal all the way once, on a cold engine.  Put the plastic choke spring on the housing and see how the…"
Dec 31, 2024
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Carter carb choke/fast idle cam

Got to spend a couple of hours working on the choke on carter carb. I was able to take it apart, clean it up and reinstall, but a couple of questions arose. Which side does the choke coil go on the lever? Also, is the fast idle cam have any side play? Also, how does the choke valve get set(closed) when cold start?See More
Dec 31, 2024
Jason Edge replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Hesitation on starting after driving
"Dave, That is great news. If your car is wired correctly, removing the battery cable while running is a quick & easy way to find out if the alternator is working. I actually just ordered a couple of rebuilt alternators through AutoZone today as…"
Nov 22, 2024
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Hesitation on starting after driving
"Great work Dave.  It's great when GEN light goes out and it's not overcharging.  I remember going through that last year.   Dennis DiBari"
Nov 22, 2024
Dave Fehrle replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Hesitation on starting after driving
"Latest update! Had alt rebuilt to 55A and installed tonight. Took a few minutes to start after sitting 6 weeks and no GEN light on while running! As you can see from the pic, fixed my over charging while running! Now for the new battery cables. "
Nov 21, 2024
Dave Fehrle replied to Kurt's discussion Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification
"My question is for those that have done the Mod, do you have to buy the whole set of bearings? And if so, do you just replace the rear?"
Nov 21, 2024
Jason Edge replied to Dave Fehrle's discussion Hesitation on starting after driving
"Alternators will only produce what is required, and as I recall most alternators actually only produce up to about 2/3's the rate amperage under normal rpm/driving anyway. So with that 55 amp factory alternator it might be producing say up to…"
Oct 29, 2024

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?

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Christmas 2024 with the 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin 10 hours ago. 2 Replies

A little late posting, but figured some may enjoy seeing it post holiday to keep the winter blues away!My wife, Annie, and I had a great time with the Fleetwood before the salt hit the roads here in…Continue

Anyone Ever Hear of or Use Gary's Steering Wheels

Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Chris Codd 21 hours ago. 3 Replies

Scanning thru the Feb issues of Hemmings I found a listing for Gary's Steering Wheels. I didn't think I had heard of them but looked on our …Continue

Dino Diaries - Nov 19, 2024: Install Cad Plated Fender Skirt Brackets

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Friday. 6 Replies

Now that I am past the radiator project (and a couple of house projects), I can pick away at the my 64 Coupe de Ville Dino a bit.  Today I installed the left driver side cad plated fender skirt…Continue

Dino Diaries - All Jacked Up For Christmas!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Thursday. 4 Replies

I have very limited space in my 3 bay garage with the left and right bay used for storage and work tables, etc leaving the narrow center aisle for my 1964 Coupe de Ville Dino. Six years ago I bought…Continue

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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