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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyTue Nov 09, 2010 7:40 pm

Rickw wrote:
jonly wrote:
if the engine makes it through the breakin I'll start shopping for aluminumm finned covers.
thanks!
Nice choice, hope you find them.

What do you mean if it makes through break in. Of course it will make it through the break in process, why so pessimistic.?
they're out there, they just need to be cheaper
http://www.eelco-usa.com/index.php?cPath=24_29_35

I'm cautiously optimistic about the break in, ha,.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyTue Nov 09, 2010 8:01 pm

BE DOUBLE SURE THAT YOU PUT ZDDP ADDITIVE IN THE OIL BEFORE YOU TRY TO START IT UP,,,,no matter what kind of oil that you use......
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyTue Nov 09, 2010 8:10 pm

Thanks doc, rest assured i will.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 7:46 pm

How long do you estimate before we get a chance to hear it with the new/used Exhaust.

I can't wait and I'm sure you can't either.

But, how about a guess for us blokes.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 7:54 pm

I'm compiling the checklist of items that I need now. Last night was spent torquing things down, so not much progress to report.
I did however make the drive to pick up the exhaust tonight, and I intend to rebuild the dizzy while I watch some prime time tv.

I'm taking next week off to get her wrapped up before the weather completely goes south on me.

thanks for the interest man, and for keeping me on track.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 8:07 pm

Thanks for the updates and keep them coming.

Rick
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 8:10 pm

jonly wrote:
I and I intend to rebuild the dizzy while I watch some prime time tv.

To me, that means watch some tube and get a good buzz going. I'm not sure of your definition.?
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 8:15 pm

you nailed it.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyWed Nov 10, 2010 8:20 pm

jonly wrote:
you nailed it.
No Pun intended "Nailhead"
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyFri Nov 12, 2010 6:23 pm

my dad just emailed to say he is buying a 95 rivi tomorrow with 78k miles. I'll get pics so I can stay on this board.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyFri Nov 12, 2010 7:34 pm

jonly wrote:
my dad just emailed to say he is buying a 95 rivi tomorrow with 78k miles. I'll get pics so I can stay on this board.

that's right buddy! keep the riv in the family,and one day when the world comes to an end and devastation is all around and the only survivors are the riv riders,well roll roughshod over the remains of the day>>>>>
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyFri Nov 12, 2010 7:43 pm

robotennis61 wrote:
jonly wrote:
my dad just emailed to say he is buying a 95 rivi tomorrow with 78k miles. I'll get pics so I can stay on this board.

that's right buddy! keep the riv in the family,and one day when the world comes to an end and devastation is all around and the only survivors are the riv riders,well roll roughshod over the remains of the day>>>>>
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS BUT IT SOUNDS AWESOME!
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyFri Nov 12, 2010 8:21 pm

any idea wtf this is? anyone?
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyFri Nov 12, 2010 11:14 pm

Are you referring to the manifold lookin thing or the studs stickin off it?
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 8:18 am

Yep,,,, that is the heat tube that goes to the carb heat choke nipple..... there is supposed to be a smaller line that fits inside of the one in the manifold and it comes out and up over the rocker arm cover on the right side and then attaches to the the nipple on the choke assembly.....
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 9:30 am

thanks Doc
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 9:39 am

What it does is to pull warm air up and thru the choke spring assembly to make it kick off quicker....during cold weather.....
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 10:00 am

So I can just block it off if I'm using an electric choke, right?
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 10:10 am

Jon, you dont even have to block it off.... just leave it as is.... that is what i did on my riv.... I dont use a choke at all and I run holley carbs.... and just start up on the accellerator pump.....
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 10:13 am

you the man doc.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySat Nov 13, 2010 11:53 am

Yep,,,, i noticed that I have allready made it up to trainee..... lol
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySun Nov 14, 2010 8:56 am

so... do I go with owner's manual specs on the oil for break-in? there are a million different opinions out there.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySun Nov 14, 2010 9:34 am

Yep,,, go with the Buick reccomended oil,,,, except,,, be sure you put zddp in each and every time you change oil and filter,,, and speaking of filters ,,, dont use fram filters ,,,, they dont do good with Buick engines for some reason.....several guys on the v8Buick board have lost bearings, using fram filters....
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptySun Nov 14, 2010 9:41 am

thanks again. I'm going to town to pick up the miscellany that is needed to turn this guy over for the first time since 92, if I die in a fire thanks all for your help.
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PostSubject: Re: 64 Riviera   64 Riviera - Page 3 EmptyThu Nov 18, 2010 6:57 pm

I spent the first couple days this week replacing the oil pan on my friend's vette. you thought our SC belts were bad?

got most of her hooked up today. Tomorrow I need to wire it, put fluids in, prime oil pump, install dizee and fire it up.

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it got dark out. sorry bout the photo.
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