Deanoko Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Guys, I've got an issue with the 4 way power seat on my deluxe interior '64. The motor(s) run in all 4 switch positions but the seat doesn't move. I'm not seeing any way to get the seat up out of the car since it's stuck in its position. Can anyone shed some light on how to access the bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Basically pretty easy. Remove the three bolts on the rear tracks in any way you feel nec. Even turning them with a 1/2"wrench 1/6th. turn at a time. Then slightly lift the seat from the rear & slide it out of the front U shaped tracks. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Ok, thanks. I haven't seen any bolts anywhere. Perhaps under carpet. I am worried that the seat is back far enough to cover them. Will have another go at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 If you're hearing the motor but seeing no movement, chances are the screw drive ad gears are clogged with hardened grease. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) The plastic ends on the cables break apart. But the seat has to come out. Undo the sillplate and remove the seatbelt so the rug is loose to find the bolts. Edited August 31, 2021 by gungeey (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Typically this symptom comes as a result of the transmission not connecting the rotation of the motor to the cables and therefore the actuators. If the coupler between the motor and transmission is intact and the rotation of the motor is entering the transmission but not being transfered into rotation of the cables, the transmission is the culprit. What happens after 50 plus years of age is that the original grease becomes hardened and will not allow the internals to function as they should. If you remove the old grease and clean thoroughly you will see the internals need to easily move on the transmission shafts to transfer rotation to the cables when commanded by the switch. This is a good DIY project but pay attention when you are dismantling the transmission. Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Great stuff all. I'm confident enough in my wrenching to have a go at it. Will post when there's progress. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 There is a section in the 1963 Shop Manual (I assume the '64 Manual has it, too) with an exploded diagram of the power seat transmission mechanism. Use that to guide you taking it apart and reassembling. I had mine apart, cleaned and greased it about 10 years ago and it is all still good. You can remove the seat track mechanism from the seat to do the work and then you can test it in the car with no seat bolted to it. Just remember to run a ground wire. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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