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#41

Technical / Authenticity / Re: New engine for my LaSalle.

Last post by 914Driver - Today at 08:21:09 AM

Thanks for the input folks.  The chain above belongs to the machine shop, not mine. 

#42

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1974 Eldorado hood oil-can...

Last post by danjarrett1 - Today at 08:06:00 AM

I believe that is what happened. Hiw can I resolve this? Would expanding can foam for insulation work to fill in the gaps?

#43

General Discussion / Re: Grand National Swap Meet??...

Last post by Vince Taliano #13852 - Today at 07:32:59 AM

Yes.  See attached for schedule.  Some of the biggest Cadillac & LaSalle parts vendors in the country will be on site for the swap meet!

#44

General Discussion / Re: 74 Eldo convertible top pr...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 07:24:16 AM

I never saw a pulley system with regard to the steel wires that maintain the tension of the sides of the top on my '712, or the '71 that I put a roof on.

Bruce.

#45

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Lifter adjustment

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 07:21:04 AM

......Anyway, on the Chevy engine, once the push rod is contacting the lifter and the rocker, 1/2 turn at the self locking nut is the way to adjust the lifter. How easy! As most lifters are more or less the same, what would represent 1/2 turn at the nut: about 1mm (0.04") or less? Or, said differently: what should be the distance between the "C" clip and the plunger at the hydraulic lifter? ...   

I always thought it was 3/4 of a turn for the V8 and 1 1/2 turns for the Inline 6.   That is what comes from reading the Shop Manual.

Bruce.

#46

General Discussion / Re: 74 Eldo convertible top pr...

Last post by James Landi - Today at 07:05:51 AM

My '72 had the scissor top with steel wires ... the pulley system needed cleaning and lubrication, and the hinges also needed lube.   Perhaps doing so this will help,  James

#47

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Lifter adjustment

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - Today at 05:09:51 AM

To help a friend who has problems with his 1955 engine, I watched the video. Oh boy! so much unnecesssary explanation and at the end I still not understood well what he tried to explain. My ears don't have the habit to hear English from the UK, this may be one reason. On the other side, the next video was how to adjust the lifters from a Chevy engine. Even if the construction is different, the result is the same.
Anyway, on the Chevy engine, once the push rod is contacting the lifter and the rocker, 1/2 turn at the self locking nut is the way to adjust the lifter. How easy! As most lifters are more or less the same, what would represent 1/2 turn at the nut: about 1mm (0.04") or less? Or, said differently: what should be the distance between the "C" clip and the plunger at the hydraulic lifter?
I have to give an answer to that friend the next few days; he let restore his engine at the end of last year; the repair shop screwed up and he must begin from the start with new pistons, regrind the crankshaft...

#48

For Sale - Parts / Solid 1962 1963 1964 Cadillac ...

Last post by Doug Scarrow - Today at 12:51:15 AM

 Just listed   https://www.ebay.com/itm/266784089004

#49

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: Scam: Anderson 71

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 12:02:21 AM

Anderson71 has been banned this morning, my time, and his previous 6 posts have been removed.

This post is another message to all Members to be totally aware of Scammers, as they will do anything to part you from your money, with nothing in return.

Thankfully you have realised this.

BUT, please don't put email addresses or phone numbers in your posts, as this is asking for trouble.

Bruce.  

#50

General Discussion / Re: Post Wiper Blades

Last post by TJ Hopland - Yesterday at 11:52:07 PM

The original style had the spring that doubled as the tension for the blade support as well as dropped into the groove to hold it on the post. 

When you buy blades like he has you get a few different plastic inserts so one model can fit most applications.  Pretty much all you have to do is get the length correct.  If you don't like this I think you have to go to some place that sells reproductions or if you still have the originals special order the 'refill' that is just the rubber part.