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#1

Technical / Authenticity / '55 Eldorado - Sticking Inlet ...

Last post by Lockhouse - Today at 07:23:54 AM

Hi All,

I've got a suspect sticking inlet valve on my '55 Eldorado. Standard 331 with Dual Rochesters.

Idle, mixture and timing are all OK.

What started out as a "lazy" valve occasionally missing has now backfired through the carb a couple of times so seems to be getting worse.

I've just added some petrol additive to see if that helps but assuming the worse, what's the best course of action? I was thinking doing a compression test to identify the cylinder but not sure how to proceed after that. Everything else seems absolutely fine.

Best regards,

Andy


 




 

#2

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1941 75 Series $20,000 ...

Last post by Bryan J Moran - Today at 07:15:33 AM

Spoke with the owner-seller. This is a 3 speed car and he has updated to 8v.  He will send an appraisal and information if I send him my email. 

He is mostly into brass era cars, is 82 or so years old and just had surgery so isn't really mobile. 

#3

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1955 Eldorado Dashpad to F...

Last post by Lockhouse - Today at 06:40:38 AM

Hi Clay,

I finally had an excuse to take the dashpad out - all fitted perfectly - thanks again for your help. Photos attached if anyone needs them for future reference.

Andy

#4

Technical / Authenticity / Another ill transmission

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - Today at 05:12:07 AM

Last week, I got a 1956 Cadillac transmission to overhaul as there was no second and 4th gear. A clear case for the front unit coupling leaking was my first thinking. Then, I began the disassembly.
Oh boy! I never saw such a black oil which was smelling real bad.



Most hubs from the toruses had deep markings;



A copious amount of silicone was used by the previous rebuilder...after another one used black silicone! I will most probably find some in the valve body...
When I removed the torus cover assembly, I noticed that one rebuilder had a fight with a massive oil leak as this element was repared using silver solder. Not good looking, but efficient as I found no leak after testing.



Strange enough, the clutches were is a good shape; this was not the reason for the black oil. The Ah, Ah! moment came when I disassembled the front unit coupling. Large elements from the aluminum flange were gone:



and the driven torus assembly was damaged too: the small "ears" were flat and a strip of steel was missing:



The black oil was the result of the destroyed cover and the deep scratches were done by the residues going everywhere. As I found other strange scratchings, this transmission had an hard life.

Fortunately, I had some good used parts and, the ones I don't have will come from the US.

How long hard parts will be available for those transmissions? Sure, the grooves at the hubs could be repaired by turning them and inserting a sleeve. This will be necessary when all the good parts are gone.

#5

Technical / Authenticity / 1979 Seville no injector pulse

Last post by amgsplinter - Today at 02:11:53 AM

My 1979 Seville's ECU sends pulses to the injectors only when engine is off and ingnition is on. Moving the throttle gives nice pulses. When cranking the engine pulses stop and engine wont start.
Replaced already temp sensors, TPS, distributor and checked wiring. 
Only "problem" is that voltage on junction box drops below 10V when cranking.
Can this be the cause of not starting?
Also tried a repLacement ECU but problem remains.

#6

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '66 Eldorado correct rear ...

Last post by Julien Abrahams - Today at 01:58:40 AM

Update:
I found the original hose and that appears to have the same dimensions, give or take a few tenths of a mm).

#7

General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 12:43:09 AM

Definitely a spammer, but until we can get some clearer information so we can act, there is not much we can do.

The only way the PM system can be used is by another Member.

Hopefully, when Steve can send me the information, I should be able to complete the banning process.

BUT, up till then, everybody, please be careful.

Bruce.

#8

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Trunk misaligned

Last post by ZGJim - Yesterday at 10:16:43 PM

Finally got time to remove the trunk hinge straps and the passenger side strap was bent and twisted.  Found a replacement on CJs Cadillac Parts.  They shipped the next day and it fit exactly as it should.  Trunk is now aligned and contacting the seal correctly.


Thanks for the advice.

Jim

#9

General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by RedCarpetCad - Yesterday at 10:02:08 PM

We received a message from "Green" as well about a part we were looking for. The private message says someone named Foxsnout has the part we're looking for but gave the same Adamclaystore@yahoo.com email. Yes, it appears to be another scammer.

#10

General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Yesterday at 09:19:45 PM

Steve,

I have tried searching for GREEN, Green, "GREEN* "GREEN" but still nothing.

If you can send me a complete copy to my personal email address, it might assist further.

Thanks,

Bruce.