1983 Olds Toronado carb issues

[Dan 177]

Anyone here capable of working on these? I have a friend with a show car that is having trouble with his. Runs fine, but idles erratically.

[silverado427 10,822]

Its probably Has a Q-jet .

#1 check for a cracked vacuum line.

#2 idle mixture screws may need an adjustment.

#3 the needle and seat may be shot

#4 bad gas or clogged fuel filter

#5 check for a cracked dist cap, sometimes a ignition problem can have the same symptoms

[EchoMirage 137]

new ethanal blend gas is bad for older carbs. stabil makes a product thats made to lessen the corrosive effects of new gas on older motors. pour it in with every tank. also, i remember hearing somewhere a company makes a carb rebuild kit specifically for ethanal gas. replaces rubber seals with neoprene or something newer that doesnt degrade with new gas.

[grumpy3132 0]

If you were closer I would fix it for you , or if you could drive it over . All I would want is if you would guest me in to your range , I am thinking of joining in june and want to see what it is like . 45 years of working on cars , I also own a streetrod .

[Dan 177]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

Grumpy, it is actually a buddy/acquaintance of mine's car. I don't know him all that well, so I wouldn't ask for a favor. If you are willing, I can put you in touch with him, charge him a reasonable fee for your time. He is just having trouble finding anyone that knows how to work on these things, and will be more than happy to pay.

 

I'd still be happy to guest you to CJ so you can check it out regardless. Shoot me a PM if you would like me to put you in touch with the car's owner and/or to get in touch for the next time I head over to CJ.

[grumpy3132 0]

Not looking to make any money , just want to help someone out . If you want you can PM me his e-mail address and he is willing to meet up in a place close to me I will see what I could do for him .