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Expert: - 11/4/2007


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QUESTION: What tools do I need to change the gas filter on a 1965 Buick Riviera GS? and is there a good manual out there for future repairs on the GS and a Buick Electra 225?

ANSWER: As far as manuals go check out www.books4cars.com They seam to have a pretty good selection. As far as the tools needed, what size engine are you running, does the car have the original Rochester Carburetor on it, and has the car been modified?
Brad

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QUESTION: Thanks Brad. The engine is a 425 Wildcat, carb is rebuilt and no other modifications.

Answer
The fuel filter on that car is inside the fuel inlet on the carburetor. You will need a tubing wrench and if I remember right it is 5/8ths inch and a 1 inch open box end wrench. You need to remove the line and then remove the big nut that holds the filter in place. Be careful putting this back in place as it is easy to strip the retaining nut because the wrench that you need to use is so big and can deliver a lot of pressure. Good Luck.
Brad

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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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