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    Rochester Carb Manual

    http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Carbs/Rochester/QJet/index.htm :)
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    For the water spray folks

    http://www.autospeed.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?category=705&ecomsvr=123987478
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    Antique?

    The "Great White Beast " is 25 Years old this year. Does that qualify it as an antique? If so would that affect its worth? :cool:
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    Simple detenation sensor???

    Check this. http://www.autospeed.com/A_0348/P_1/article.html http://www.autospeed.com/A_0353/page1.html
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    Some interesting reading

    Check this from GM High Tech. Interesting reading and pictures. http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0205gmhtp_buick/ http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0207gmhtp_buick/ http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0209gmhtp_buick/
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    1978 LeSabre Sports Coupe

    Just got back from three months in Europe, [This retirement thing is the pits.] and was checking the last posts, and noticed that Rich could not find my web site. Well its been zapped again. I guess you get what you pay for! I have set up on different server now, and hopefully it will last...
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    Fuel mixture meter

    I am considering installing some kind of fuel mixture meter. Any opinions on the best type and where to install the O2 sensor would be great. I have also considered an exhaust gas temperature gauge to do the same job. What are the pros and cons of the two methods. Any help would be useful. :)
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    Magazine artical

    Please, does anyone have a copy of this article that they could email to me? "Turbocharged V-6 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe" Road & Track, February 1978 :cool:
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    PECV revisited

    I am hearing that obtaining a Three Port Vacuum Switch, as shown in my original idea for a PECV replacement, is practicaly impossible. To overcome this I have now included an alternative for the Three Port Vac. Switch in my web page. It uses FORD:rolleyes: parts which can be obtained from a...
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    Glug Glug Slurp Slurp ?

    Just took my first drive of the year ,and I was reminded of an old problem. I have a gluging, slurping noise coming from the heater core. Over the years I have drained and refilled the the cooling system many times for various reasons, but always end up with this noise. It sounds like air in the...
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    Wastegate opening too soon?

    Has anyone tried the valve /regulator idea outlined in these write ups?:cool: http://www.autospeed.com/A_0670/page1.html http://www.autospeed.com/A_0685/page1.html
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    Electric Turbo

    Has any one tried one of these ? See attachment. It has an electric motor that will spin the turbo up to give boost at low RPMs. Sounds like a good idea?
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    Remote Location

    I will be snowbirding to Florida shortly. Can I maintain communication to this forum from a remote location using my present password etc.?:cool:
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    Valve cover gaskets and all that!

    Take out 4 screws and replace the gasket and screws. Yer right! What about a 78 motor that has not been apart for 23 years? Here are some of my experiences: First spray all of the nuts and bolts you can find with lub. 3 days before the "operation". Then go ahead and break off 2 of the...
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    PECV and ESC "alternatives

    I have cobbled together a few circuits to replace the PECV and the ESC unit on my 1978 Le Sabe Sports Coupe. They are still working ok after a few months use and have actually improved the performance. [ Only seat of the pants, no numbers to confirm.Yet!] There is too much info. for an...
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    Oil Leaks

    My 78 motor has valve cover oil leaks. :( My questions are: Can the passenger side cover be removed without removing the turbo and pipes ? Can the driver side be removed without removing the the carb. and plenum ? It all looks pretty tight to me ! Should I use any of the new "high tech"...
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    Rods ,Hangers and Stuff {Jim et all}

    Hi Jim, at the end of the "ESC again thread", after I found my ESC to be working:o, you suggested that I try quenching my WOT detenation by adjusting the secondary mixture. I have finally found the time to check the rods and hanger ! There is an "H" hanger, and "CP" rods presently fitted. I...
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