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#81

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Replacing the Power Steeri...

Last post by Clewisiii - June 24, 2025, 01:25:05 PM

For 61 there are two bolts on the bracket. The blue arrow goes to pivot point. The red arrow goes to adjustable bolt. These are hidden behind the pully.

#82

For Sale - Parts / 1976 Eldorado parts

Last post by 60eldo - June 24, 2025, 12:52:44 PM

A few 75-76 eldo parts, let me no if you are interested

#83

General Discussion / Source for 75-6 door pull cove...

Last post by "Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364 - June 24, 2025, 11:40:01 AM

Does anyone have a source for the wood-grained plastic covers for the door pulls specifically for the CdV?
Greg Surfas

#84

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Replacing the Power Steeri...

Last post by Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373 - June 24, 2025, 11:34:51 AM

I dont know on the 59, but look behind and low. There may be 1 more bolt from the back that acts as a hinge point.

#85

Technical / Authenticity / 1950sReplacing the Power Steering b...

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - June 24, 2025, 10:00:38 AM

So the good news is that I'm able to replace the broken fuel pump with a Napa one.  Good enough for now until I can replace it with the correct AC pump.  While wrestling with the pump I popped the power steering belt off.  I see that theres two bolts on the back side of the pulley however the pump doesn't move once these are loosened and I'm unable to pop the belt back on.  Am I missing something here?

#86

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Inlet tube update.

Last post by KenZ - June 24, 2025, 09:57:18 AM

Hi Tony,
What is the best way to contact John Gately?  Thanks,  Ken Z

#87

General Discussion / Re: Anyone have a source for t...

Last post by marty55cdv - June 24, 2025, 09:52:01 AM

 Next suggestion is check with CPR (Cadillac Parts and Restoration) in New York. If you are on Facebook there is a 59/60 Chapter Page you could post the question as well. 

#88

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust gasket questions

Last post by Warren Rauch #4286 - June 24, 2025, 08:02:05 AM

     Cadillac made these gaskets a little confusing to the computer catalogs of today.

  You need a Fel Pro LB 8935. Cadillac group 9.0241 part#145 4222
  fits 49-51 all ,52-56 right side of the dual exhaust.
  The left side gasket was used by most models to 1967 single or dual exhaust.

  I checked eBay . You can order a kit for say 1955 models, that contains it,but includes gaskets you can't use. I would try to match it up at a parts store. Some Fel Pro kits that likely contain it MS 8932B (49-51),MS 9143B (52-55) and MS 9330B (1956-62) Best to check whats pictured in set.

Warren

#89

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1960 CdV trunk weatherstri...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - June 23, 2025, 08:42:36 PM

Before you actually glue it in place, do a trial fit, and see if it holds in place, then close the trunk lid and recheck the alignment of the trunk lid.

The reason I say this is that I replaced the weatherstripping in my '72 Eldorado, and the trunk lid still does not close properly because the rubber replacement is too thick, and putting too much pressure on the lid to allow it to close nicely.   The pictures show just how high the lid has been placed, even after being shut for months.

I am trying to figure out a way to slightly trim some material off the back of the weatherstrip so that the trunk will close nicely, and relieve all the pressure on the hinges and locking mechanism.

I am pretty sure that the replacement rubber is harder with less compressability than the original.  Even though the original was worn out where people had been sliding stuff over the trunk opening, destroying the rubber, it still sealed nicely.

Bruce.

#90

General Discussion / Re: Anyone have a source for t...

Last post by bigoilman - June 23, 2025, 08:02:02 PM

Sorry about that I am going to have to look at mine when I get home.  I replaced something that looked awfully similar on my 64 Eldo and they are sorta called the same thing.   https://www.steelerubber.com/hood-to-cowl-weatherstrip-70-2057-43

I think that's them! Of course, they don't look quite like that anymore but I'll check the dimensions.  Thank you!

Edit: close but no cigar. Shape is very similar but on the '60 they're only 7" long