Well, I got the flange out today. I couldn't check because it would not stay running(oh boy). I think my fuel pump stop working. I changed the fuel filter and put everything back together and it would not start. I noticed there was no gas in the filter glass so I unhooked the side that reads IN just to see if anything would come out and there was nothing. I even tried to start it while it was off and nothing. Does anyone have some advice for me before I shoot the darn thing.
Old car fun This is why we buy these old cars so we can have all the fun of working on them. Always something it seems. Take a break, have a couple of beers. A fuel pump isn't too big a deal to replace. Or you can eliminate it and go with an electric one mounted in the fuel line. Takes a little wiring know how. My 56 has one mounted up under the driver's side floor. There are rebuild kits for these old fuel pumps available on ebay as well as Cars Inc. in New Jersey. Web site www.buick-parts.com. Keep plugging. Maybe your gas tank is empty. Better check. These old gas gauges lie somtimes. Roger
Thanks for everyones help. :TU: I finally solved the overheating problem. First, I got rid of the heat riser then I changed the thermostat to 160 degrees. According to the manual that is what im suppose to have. Oh and by the way it was out of gas. :grin: Thanks again everyone :beer
too late to help But if you need any confirmation of your choices.....I have a 57 Roadmaster model 73 and I had some minor fuel problems i.e. electric wire to fuel tank became worn and gave out intermittant false readings (replaced wire). A small puddle of gas under car when filled to top (small hose from vent tube at top, front of tank had come off) a friend of mine with a 57 Buick in Australia found an additional fuel filter under the car that was plugged (solved his problem) my car has not had a heat-riser flange in it for ??? and it runs fine someone in the past wired up an electric choke, probably does not start well in winter but...I don't drive it in the winter. Windshield wiper motor rebuilt, wipers still do not work great, lubricated the transmissions under the dash, works a little better but not great. I will likely be relying on RAINX again this year. I am going to have a look through my service letters, I am sure there was something in there about a dealer change for cars that overheated.
