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Replacing the Power Steering belt 1959 Cadillac

Started by Cadillac Jack 82, June 24, 2025, 10:00:38 AM

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Cadillac Jack 82


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?
Tim

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1934 Harley VD 74ci "Rosie"
1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...

Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373

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.
Jeff Rose
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1955 Series 62 (Baby Blue)
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Clewisiii

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.
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Cadillac Jack 82

Quote from: Clewisiii on June 24, 2025, 01:25:05 PMFor 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.
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I think the bracket on a 59 is slightly different but I'll take a peek later today. 
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1934 Harley VD 74ci "Rosie"
1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...

dn010

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1959 should have three bolts, so you have one more to go to get it loose.

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-----Dan B.
'57 Cadillac Sedan Deville 6239DX
'81 DMC DeLorean

Cadillac Jack 82

Was able to get it loose and replace the belt.  Only problem now is I have a screeching noise on sharp turns.  Too tight?
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1934 Harley VD 74ci "Rosie"
1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...

dn010

Probably too loose. Does it happen when you turn the wheel to full lock while stopped in the driveway?
-----Dan B.
'57 Cadillac Sedan Deville 6239DX
'81 DMC DeLorean

Cadillac Jack 82

Interestingly enough it only made the noise for the first mile or so then seemed to die out.  I'm wondering if it was a pressure issue?  In any case it seems fine now.  If it continues, I'll tighten the belt further using the method provided above.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1934 Harley VD 74ci "Rosie"
1948 Buick 76S "Lillian"
1950 Cadillac CDV "Doris"
1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Coupe
1955 Cadillac CDV
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
1964 Cadillac SDV

and a bunch of others...

David King (kz78hy)

Ensure the fluid level in the pump reservoir is full. 
David King
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The Tassie Devil(le)

With screeching belts, make sure that you have the correct "V" shaped belt for the pulley.

The screeching occurs when the belt is running too shallower belt, and the sides of the "V" are not fully engaging the "V" in the pulleys, as in the bottom of the belt riding on the bottom of the pulley.

Lastly, ensure that the sides of the belt are not contaminated with oil or grease, with the same for the pulley.

Bruce. >:D
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'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
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Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe