62 Nailhead rebuild

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by Dan Hach, Aug 25, 2021.

  1. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    Factory dual quad manifolds aren't drilled for heat port at the carb, not sure if blocking the passeges at the head would help or not especially after a long drive, every Buick I've owned would boil out the fuel and be a pain to start until fuel got back to the carbs.

    Looks good though

    Regards,
    Jim
     
  2. Dan Hach

    Dan Hach Well-Known Member

    You are correct. There still is an exhaust passage in the manifold. I blocked it at the heads. It seemed to work. The quadrajet manifold was blocked under the carb. And yes, it still boiled out the gas.
     
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  3. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Yeah, I think that is an issue with modern fuels. I've been thinking of adding an electric fuel pump just to prime the carb(s). I still have to work out the details...
     
  4. Dan Hach

    Dan Hach Well-Known Member

    I've considered that as well. But I like the minimalist wiring that's in the car now.
     

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