Author Topic: 58 washer and wiper vacuum tube connections  (Read 196 times)

Craig

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58 washer and wiper vacuum tube connections
« on: February 28, 2010, 08:52:37 AM »
Can someone help?

I have a few questions too clarify on my 58 where certain vacuum hose are connected too. It seems that when the guy rebuilt this car the hoses weren`t put to the right spots.

1. Where does the vacuum hose from the washer bottle get connected to? Straight to manifold or somewhere near the wiper motor.

2. And is there susposed to be a t-piece in that line with another vacuum tube that goes to the on/off push button?

3. The on/off switch doesn`t work, it seems to be at the bottom of it`s travel. Does this mean that it is buggered? Can it be fixed or does anyone know were to get a good one?

4. And where does the vacuum hose come from that is connected to the wiper motor?

Does anyone have any photos or drawings on routing of vacuum hoses? HELPPPPP!

Thanks and regards

Craig
Perth, Western Australia
 

Offline Roger Zimmermann

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Re: 58 washer and wiper vacuum tube connections
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2010, 10:50:57 AM »
Craig, there are numerous answers to this question. Have a look at http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/forum/index.php/topic,108350.0.html you may have less questions after reading it.

Roger
1956 Sedan de Ville
1956 Eldorado Biarritz
1957 Eldorado Brougham
2011 DTS

Craig

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Re: 58 washer and wiper vacuum tube connections
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2010, 06:02:13 PM »
Thanks Roger, Helped alot

Cheers


Craig


Offline Rob NZCLC#162

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Re: 58 washer and wiper vacuum tube connections
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2010, 05:13:54 PM »
Hi Craig,

 did you know there is a group specifically for '58s?

 www.1958cadillac.com

 From memory there is a diagram on this site of the correct 'plumbing' for these hoses.
 You need to join to view the diagram.

 
Cheers, Rob.
Rob McIntyre
NZCLC#162

1947 Indian Chief
1958 Cadillac 6239EDX (rhd)