Rusty_OToole Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Having bought dozens of old cars, I would jump at the chance to buy that car for $700 IF it was sitting in the garage, untouched.If I could see someone had been messing with the engine, I would back off quick and probably not buy it at any price unless careful inspection convinced me it was not too messed up.In other words everything you have done has reduced its value and saleability.The chance of someone buying it because it turns over, who would not otherwise be interested, is nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 It takes 10 minutes to put a battery in it and try to crank it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 It takes 10 minutes to put a battery in it and try to crank it.Exactly. If this is too much of a challenge, better leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That guy had no clue about UNC and UNF threads — hardly the sort one would look to for mechanical mentorship!You're right. He didn't have a clue...but the people giving him advice on the thread do.. For example, I didn't know there was never a bolt where a bolt "should be". I was thinking mine had broken off. I also would never had known that the corked hole is threaded and that you can turn the engine to determine if its seized or not. I also wouldn't have known that just any bolt in the correct size would do. There were a several people in that thread who know Caddy engines well and seem right on the mark w/their advice.Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Where is this car anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Where is this car anyway?North Miami (FL). I'm still looking for a battery to try the starter with. Someone on the thread and a neighbor of mine said jumper cables from my 78 Toro won't work and the terminals are different, so I can't just take it from one car and put it in another. The Eldo battery has posts. I think I know someone who has a jump starter and will check w/him Saturday and see if that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The battery cable should be able to move enough to use almost any top post battery as a temporary. You just need it to turn over. It doesn't have to even sit in the battery tray as long as the cables can reach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Some engines have a great big bolt, others like your Caddy don't. If you put a regular bolt in there, and it is as hard to turn as you say, it will probably break off before the engine turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 That's correct: those engines don't have a bolt here. A bolt is needed to install the pulley in case it must be removed. You can put the cork plug again; I can see on the pictures that the thread is good looking.By the way: tryng to turn the engine over by pulling on a belt is really not the finest way to get it, especially such kind of engine. It was probably a method to get the car for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 By the way: tryng to turn the engine over by pulling on a belt is really not the finest way to get it, especially such kind of engine. It was probably a method to get the car for free.I was kind of thinking that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Did you try a battery yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have turned over plenty of engines by pulling on the fan (not the fan belt) while pushing the belt in to make it grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have turned over plenty of engines by pulling on the fan (not the fan belt) while pushing the belt in to make it grip.. I've also done this successfully, but I don't know if that Eldo has a CLUTCH FAN; if it does this may be impossible to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Did you try a battery yet?Unfortunately, my job keeps me from doing anything during the week. I have two people who are going to look at it this weekend. One will bring a battery. The other doesn't seem to care if the engine if seized or not. So far, the only thing I have done is the Marvel Mystery oil. If it doesn't sell this weeken, I'll e-mail blast all those who responded to the ad to see who's interested in it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Keep firm on your price. First $700 should take it. No less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 If I had the room and knew where the car was located I would seriously have to think about giving you $700 for it. Do you have any other photos of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 It would scrap for $400 or more. $700 is a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well, I had an interested buyer come out and he brought a battery. The engine turned right over! An hour later he had the car flat bedded out to its new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks for the advice on covering the plugs holes. I wouldn't have thought of that.I forgot the plugs were out when I first started it. The garage looked like one of those slasher movies...red Marvel Mystery oil everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Glad to hear everything worked out for you.Thanks. I'm glad to get it sold, but am missing it a bit. I can now put the house on the market. Helpfully it will be easier to sell than the car When I have a new place w/a two car garage I plan to start the hunt for another 68 Eldo, but I want to try to find one w/the bucket seat option.Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I forgot the plugs were out when I first started it. The garage looked like one of those slasher movies...red Marvel Mystery oil everywhere. So, next time you will remember to cover the plug holes with rags (as I suggested in post #10). They also keep dirt and debris out of the cylinders, should you leave the plugs out for a month. Or, you can put the plugs back in finger tight but remove them before spinning the engine. It is important to have the plugs out for that if you oiled the cylinders, you don't want hydraulic lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim1310 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 So, next time you will remember to cover the plug holes with rags There won't be a next time I make sure that I start my other car, a 78 Toro XS at least every other day and use it as my primary car on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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