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Technical / Authenticity / 1956 Eldorado engine and trans...

Last post by CRAIG LEWIS - Yesterday at 11:37:34 PM

I just aquired a 56 Eldo engine and transmission. The engine is complete and on a stand I have not delved into it yet but looks to be in good condition. Still has the original choke heat riser to teed to both carbs with the cloth insulation on it. My question is the transimission that came with it is a  56CE  and looks untouched as well. How can I tell if it was upgraded at all to address the 56 issues. It still uses the 4 sprang attachment to the flex plate on the fluid drive. Is it worth dealing with it or will a later Jetaway such as 59-63 bolt to the 365 without an adaptor? I sm in Phoenix anyone know a reliable shop that knows the 56 transmission?

I have a 51 62 series and I plan to drop the 365 and Jetaway in it.

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General Discussion / Re: Good video explaining zinc...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Yesterday at 10:21:42 PM

You also need rollers when the valve spring pressure is very high to stop valve float and bounce at high lift and high revolutions.

Bruce.

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 69 DeVille - Dash Panel Qu...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Yesterday at 10:13:52 PM

When I converted a '69 to RHD, I recall the Cruise Control was there, and as it was heavy, was held in by a couple of screws that went into stands at the back of the dash fascia.

I think these screw heads were 1/4" but don't hold me to that.

Bruce. 

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For Sale - Cars / Re: 1953 Eldorado barn find, t...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Yesterday at 09:46:18 PM

Sounds like the seller is waiting for the highest price that can be obtained.

Bruce.

PS.   I couldn't open it either.

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 2000 Eldorado ETC P0741 Co...

Last post by smokuspollutus - Yesterday at 09:41:45 PM

I should say, it really it isn't so much the sensor as it is the converter circuit. As the transmission ages small internal leaks start to happen. Changing old fluid out for fresh can have the effect of cleaning a bit of gook that was marginally sealing something, which is probably what happened here. So there's probably something internally leaking on the converter apply circuit that prevents it from locking up as designed.

When the torque converter is not locking to the satisfaction of the desired vs observed RPM drop, it sets a code. This is classed as an "emissions" issue because the engine isn't operating as efficiently as it should be, so the check engine light illuminates.

Short of rebuilding the transmission the leak probably isn't going to be found. Provided you don't have emissions testing, the best thing you can do is drive it and take a small mpg penalty. If you do have to contend with emissions, you may have to get creative.

I've wanted one of these for a while, but in my state, a car of this age still has to pass emissions testing. Ironically of the ones that I looked at that didn't have either head gasket or oil leaks, the rest set this code when driven on the highway. Fortunately a friend who had been burned by this issue advised me beforehand and I was able to avoid them.

Good news is the car will probably run forever even with the issue.
 

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Last post by Decoda - Yesterday at 09:38:30 PM

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: Squeaking noise on '61 Dev...

Last post by Cadman-iac - Yesterday at 08:58:11 PM

I have had this happen on a Chevrolet motor once. The timing cover seal wasn't lubed enough during assembly and it squeaked horribly. Not sure but it might have been because of the repair sleeve on the balancer.

Try spraying a little bit of silicone lubricant on it to see if it has any effect on the noise.
Has the engine been rebuilt recently?

I had to remove the balancer and put some grease on the lip of the seal to stop it from squeaking.

Good luck with locating the noise. Hope this helps.

Rick

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Technical / Authenticity / Squeaking noise on '61 Deville...

Last post by ZGJim - Yesterday at 08:30:07 PM

The engine in my '61 Coupe DeVille has a high pitched squeaking noise that seems to be coming from the front of the engine.  The squeaking starts after the engine has warmed up to normal operating temp. 
We first thought it was the water pump.  That has been rebuilt.  The pulley on the power steering pump needed to be realigned with the crank/water pump pulleys.  The belts are new and tight.

While troubleshooting the belts, while the engine was hot, we removed both belts and the squeaking was still present.  The only things moving at the front of the engine were the crank pulley and the fuel pump.  Has anyone had this noise before? 

Thanks

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For Sale - Cars / Re: 1978 Eldorado Biarritz Pho...

Last post by cadillacjack - Yesterday at 08:13:10 PM

Yes,  I read somewhere less than 2,000 of the Demitasse brown and Arizona Beige. 

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General Discussion / Re: A6 AC compressor rebuilder...

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - Yesterday at 07:22:18 PM

Although its always nice to keep the decals...they do have excellent reproductions out there should you have to do a full rebuild.