65 Belv2 Convertible

[Tom Duross <tduross1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Hi folks,

My new car was delivered to me today.  I met the hauler in central MA at a
rest stop on the turnpike.
I didn't make it a mile and she quit.  Nice even idle, ran a little hot by
the gauge, but every time I'd get past about 1/3 throttle; she'd bog.
Needless to say as soon as I'd get about past a shift point, she'd almost
stall and finally did.  I was stranded on the turnpike for 1 hour
waiting for the AAA and when they finally showed, they couldn't take all the
way to Boston.  I had to call another flatbed to get me all the way home.
I was bummed, embarrassed and frustrated.  It's got a 273 3 speed but I
maybe originally a 383 car, unless someone changed the hood ornament.
Another giveaway is the V8 emblems on the fenders, only small blocks got
those, right?  It would have a commando emblem I believe.  So maybe SB.
It's almost for sure fuel related and I think maybe from the long haul from
IL to MA maybe the carb got a little jammed, float or maybe needle.
It's funny there was a tie rap around the accelerator pump in the front of
the carburetor preventing it from going all the way down.  I cut it off but
no better running.  The exhaust smelled badly, if I can say that.  More like
varnish.  The car was run and driven up until I bought it so I don't think
the gas has gone bad.  Any ideas?  I had it towed to my cousins and I plan
to have it towed tomorrow to the carburetor shop as I have no time at all
these days.  It's 4:00 PM and I just got home from what should have been a
nice top down 1 hour ride home. :(
Anyone ever used Lukas fuel treatment?  Maybe miss-spelled.  The first tow
truck driver suggested that and an entire can of carburetor cleaner down the
throat while she's running.  I might try that really early tomorrow morning
before work and see if it does anything.  I can leave the car at my cousin's
and maybe let it run for half a day or so to get some treatment through the
lines, pump and carburetor.  Any suggestions from you folks?
She looks great; copper paint job, brown roof, two tone interior, new carpet
and everything works but the radio (Tampa bound anyway).
Thanks everyone.  Just bumming a little in Boston here, I really wanted to
take the new (hopefully) squeeze out for a spin in the cool night air
(wink!!).

Tom Duross
65 Belv2 Vert 273/745
65 Belv2 4D 318/727A
65 Belv2 4D 361/727B
64 Belv   4D 318/727
I need a barn now. :)

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