I am in the Moncton area of New-Brunswick. I am looking for someone to replace the kingpins on my 53 Olds. I know that most pro wrenches could do this job, but I am wondering if anyone on the board knows of an old skool guy in the area that knows/specialises in the older iron (no more than 2 hours/200 KM's away from home).
There is something to be said about having experience in these matters. Kingpins are just a start. If/when I find a good vintage iron wrench man, there will be more work to do on the old girl I am certain.
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Paul's mechanic is really busy with the cars on the lot. No worries though. I am sure I will find someone soon.
Got two sets of Kingpin/bushings coming from ebay. The first set is an NOS TRW set, while the second one is NOS but of undetermined origin, but the GM part number can be read on the remains of the packaging. I got it because it was only $23 as it had no box. Both sets look correct and are identified as fitting my Olds.
I know of a couple of older mechanics that could do the job ... but I doubt that anyone has the correct line reaming tool, as specified in the 1953 Olds shop manual. It can probably still be done to a good standard ... it's just that I am a stickler for details. Call me defective I guess!
-- Edited by GaWajn on Tuesday 4th of August 2015 02:39:25 PM
The car has been getting worse every day. I think the fuel system was gummed up a bit ... and that gum and crud is loosening up is finding it's way into the fuel system.
The symptoms ... the idle has been getting rougher ... there is now a bog on initial acceleration from idle ... it seems like it is skipping at cruising speeds ... the gas mileage has gone in the toilet. Burned half a tank in about 100 miles yesterday. When I floor it from a cruising speed ... it accelerates, but not by much because the pedal is almost floored to get that cruising speed (45 - 50 MPH).
I have been checking spark related items.. Tested every lead with a spark tester. All good at idleing speed. pulled plugs ... all dry with good tan color. I was expecting to get a couple of wet plugs because of the engine skipping feeling. Changed rotor and distributor cap ... no change. Dressed points ... no change. Cleaned plugs ... no change.
Since it has been getting worse gradually, albeit at a quick pace, I am thinking that I should attack the fuel system first.
Questions:
1 - If this was your car, would you drain the tank and have it boiled out? I poured a can of seafoam into the gas tank on my second fill-up ... no change ... still keeps getting worse. 2 - Should I do anything to the fuel lines apart from changing rubber hose sections and filter? 3 - How complicated are these vintage Rochester four barrels? Would you attempt to clean it out yourself, or is it wise to let a pro handle it? I have only cleaned/done small snowmobile carbs. Never tried a car carburetor.
any and all help/advice is appreciated.
-- Edited by GaWajn on Sunday 9th of August 2015 02:45:16 PM
As this car is not a Canadian Poncho, I will not be posting any more about it here. For those of you who like to follow these types of discussions ... I am posting it here.
