Aaron65 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 My '53's vacuum canister finally sprung a leak (it may be original)...Luckily, I bought a NOS one several years ago in anticipation of this happening. Of course, that one will likely take a dirt nap one of these days, too. Therefore, I'd like to have the original rebuilt, because I plan to own the Special forever, if possible. Anyone know of a rebuilder? It looks like Bob's isn't doing it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Is it possible you can find the leak using forced air (compressor) and putting the vacuum tank in a tub of water to check for bubbles? Maybe when you pinpoint it, you could fix it with JB weld? I'm not sure about the 53 tank location, but on a 57 it is hidden behind the inner fender inside the drivers side fender, unseen. Just a thought on repair..good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph P. Indusi Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I read the first post thinking that "vacuum canister" referred to the vacuum advance unit on the distributor. The second post seems to refer to a metal can or tank used to store vacuum. I never knew that the 1953 Special had a vacuum canister. Please clarify Aaron65.Thanks.Joe, BCA 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I assumed vacuum advance.Terrell Machine DeLeon, Texas rebuilds those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Yeah, it's the vacuum advance...said it in the title, forgot it in the text. I'll give Terrill a shot...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Terrill Machine does very good work for a reasonable price ($75.00 + shipping for a 37). Give them a call and ship it off .R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Kanter also has these. It's exchange with them - buy first and return for core deposit. Not sure exactly what they do with the core - the one I got looked all new, and I had to file one of the mounting tab holes for it to fit, but it wasn't hard to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Here you go Aaron.Terrill Machine+1 (254) 893-26101000 County Road 454, De Leon, TX 76444 United States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Places like Kanter are just "brokers". Rebuilt stuff like water pumps and the vacuum advances probably just go to the actual rebuilders like Terrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I used Terrill and was MORE THAN PLEASED with both the service and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks to all for sharing your experiences, and to Mike for the contact info. I'll give them a call tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Not being argumentative here but can some one describe what a "rebuild" a on a vacuum can would entail. There are no moving parts so nothing to replace. If it leaks a spot of braze or even epoxy fixes that. Add maybe an internal sealer like a gas tank. So other than a cosmetic once over I can't see it qualifying as "rebuilt" rather than repaired...........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 There is a diaphragm in the vacuum advance can. They tear or crack, causing a vacuum leak, and loss of vacuum advance. I pulled one apart last Winter to try rebuilding it. It was one of those sealed units that is not meant to be pulled apart. I found that the diaphragm had pulled out of the edge of the unit and was allowing vacuum to pass by. I tried rigging it...worked for a bit, then died again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Oh damn. Vacuum ADVANCE unit. Yes, that was pointed out earlier after some confusion. I was thinking vacuum RESERVOUR. As Emily Litella would say "never mind"................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Got me too on the title of the post...oh well, I think that Bhigdog and I have the market cornered in Vacuum Reservior Can Repair methods...pass me another beer, Bob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 The funny thing is that my '53 doesn't have a vacuum reservoir of any sort, or at least not one that I've found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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