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#91
George, FWIW when I do (any) rocker arm cover or pan gasket replacement I typically run a small bead of 3M Weatherstripping adhesive (yellow) along the cover where the gasket is going to sit and then as I locate the gasket along the cover "rail" I insert 1/4" bolts through the holes to keep the gasket in place while the adhesive dries. As fr as the tabs fitting into the notches in the cover, they could be trimmed.
Greg Surfas
#92
Restoration Corner / Re: 1956 Sedan deVille
Last post by Chicken Coupe - Yesterday at 08:27:23 AM
I thank you for your response.  Again. Job well done.  Keep up the good work.
#93
Technical / Authenticity / Re: Fuel filter bubbles bowl n...
Last post by Bob Kielar - Yesterday at 08:17:11 AM
First of all thank you so much Clay for the detailed procedure on how to check the fuel system. Also everyone else who offered advice.

We checked the fuel pressure and it is 5.5 gave the big filter nut an extra tweak. Still getting the percolator effect with bubbles in the filter bowl. The Cadillac idles fine and when we gave it more gas it runs fine and doesn't sound at all like it's running out of gas. The reason for the concern is that he has been rebuilding engines for 30 years and has never seen this before but I may ad this is his first 331 Cadillac engine. So hopefully tomorrow I will be able to take Annie out for a test drive being followed by my better half just in case.

Regards,
Bob Kielar
#94
General Discussion / Re: New to the Club and Need S...
Last post by James Landi - Yesterday at 08:16:40 AM
Old coolant can appear to be healthy and green, but it can turn to acid over time... have the coolant changed and have the cooling system flushed by a shop where that is their focus.  Radiators get plugged with scale, and only begin to become destructive when it's hot out, you're stuck in traffic, and your a/c is on.  This kind of shop also services a/c systems.  If your car still "blows cold," ask the shop if they will top off your a/c system with r12.  A few shops still do, but this refrigerant has been nationally banned for decades.

Regarding the "tune up," several important parts are generally neglected. The vacuum advance on the distributor is one such part. Easily checked on your car because of the metal sliding panel on the rotor cap, you can observe the stator plate moving as you advance the throttle. If it does NOT move, the vacuum advance needs to be replaced---your car will run much better, and you'll save gas on every mile you drive.

There's also an issue with the timing gear-- produced almost 60 years ago, the gear's teeth were manufactured with a coating of plastic, that over time, breaks off.  This timing gear and related parts should be replaced, and while doing so, the water pump can be replaced, and the radiator can be serviced off of the car. 

Hope my narrative doesn't scare you off.  Of course if you don't drive the car long distances and you nurse it along, viz: don't "floor it," and baby it, you can defer some of this costly stuff I've mentioned... all depends on how you wish to use it and what your expectations are when you're using it.  Hope this helps, James

#95
For Sale - Parts / Re: 56 cadillac 6 way power se...
Last post by Tonycoco48 - Yesterday at 07:48:59 AM
Still for sale?
#96
For Sale - Parts / Re: 1956 BODY PARTS AND SHEET ...
Last post by Tonycoco48 - Yesterday at 07:44:54 AM
Hello, I'm looking for a rear license plate light assembly for a 56. I think 54-56 are the same.
#97
For Sale - Parts / Re: 1954 Parts for sale
Last post by Tonycoco48 - Yesterday at 07:40:06 AM
Do you have a rear license plate light assembly in any condition for sale?
#98
Unless the outlet code ends -111, it won't be easy to track the original selling dealer. What is the outlet code?
#99
General Discussion / Re: How to find out who the or...
Last post by billyoung - Yesterday at 06:34:31 AM
Hello Peter, On that build sheet notice it lists the Outlet Code. That is the GM Cadillac Code for the Dealer that ordered the car. Cadillac has lost the information as to who each code referred to whom however there are members here who have been busy tracking this information down so please let the forum know what that number is and you might get fortunate. One more thing, prior to 1965 there were sub dealers who did not have the ability to order a new Cadillac direct and ordered thru a larger Dealer that did have an account with GM Cadillac. I hope this helps.
#100
General Discussion / Re: New to the Club and Need S...
Last post by billyoung - Yesterday at 06:24:29 AM
Welcome, Sorry to hear the news of your Father. I was born and raised in Rochester. I was a member of the Western New York Chapter for many years. Regarding a trustworthy mechanic contact Steve Lamagna he Loves old Cadillac's and owns a perfect 1965 Rivera and is a lifelong mechanic and can do anything, his number is 585 415 5141.