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1975 Eldorado Crank Shaft Oil Slinger

Started by scottsdaleaz, March 21, 2023, 10:37:34 PM

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scottsdaleaz

I was planning to start buttoning up my long block after the machine shop when i saw a MTS video that showed a "oil slinger" cone on the drive shaft. My box of takeoffs on my engine doesn't have this cone part.  Should i source one or is it not used on a 1975 eldorado 500?



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scottsdaleaz

well, on risk, i bought a lower priced one off ebay from a 1971 to get the logistics pipeline in motion. But i would appreciate a definitive answer.
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"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Yes, it is an important part of the oiling system. The same slinger was used on 472's and 500's from 1968 through 1976 and on into the 425 and 368 series motors. Return oil running down through the opening from the lifter valley hits the slinger and of course is slung around the front of the engine between the block and the timing cover to oil the timing chain.gears.
Greg Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
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CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

The Tassie Devil(le)

It also takes direct oil pressure away from the Crankshaft Seal at the Front Hub/Harmonic Balancer.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
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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