1967 F85 Deluxe (numbers matching)
#41
Update
Installed headlight dimmer switch and brake light switch. I am waiting for my DS Hood spring to arrive and still no instrument panel lights - only the backlight for the fan switch comes on.... I've replaced a couple bulbs I can reach but no effect.... Any ideas?
#43
Have you rotated the light dimmer switch a few times back and forth, the rheostat may be dirty.
#44
#45
Update - installed a new clutch and bearing. Took the car for a spin for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the pull this little 330 has. Unfortunately I cannot drive until I get this repaired. Rear window is worse. Looking forward to getting this car back on the road soon. Purchased a radiator, battery, coil, fuel pump and radiator cover and rebuilt the carb. fired up and quickly settled into a nice idle. It appears the car was abandoned because of the fuel pump. Not a bad buy for $400
#46
I have seen the same thing on a 1965 Starfire 4 speed car, confirmed to be a factory 4speeder based on cowl tag code. I concluded then that either the throttle linkage was changed at one point due to failure (I suppose that is possible) or somehow it came with the auto piece from the factory.
#47
I have seen the same thing on a 1965 Starfire 4 speed car, confirmed to be a factory 4speeder based on cowl tag code. I concluded then that either the throttle linkage was changed at one point due to failure (I suppose that is possible) or somehow it came with the auto piece from the factory.
#48
A 3 on the tree manual would not have had the kickdown switch either, so same possibilities apply?
#49
A friend has a theory that it may have been added to utilize an electric overdrive transmission that were available back in the day. He doesn't recall it being an option on the cutlass but he had a 67 GMC Suburban with this setup as a 3 on the tree with Electric Overdrive...
Edit: 3 on the tree
Edit: 3 on the tree
Last edited by stonecad; February 26th, 2014 at 11:07 AM.
#51
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#53
A friend has a theory that it may have been added to utilize an electric overdrive transmission that were available back in the day. He doesn't recall it being an option on the cutlass but he had a 67 GMC Suburban with this setup as a 3 on the tree with Electric Overdrive...
Edit: 3 on the tree
Edit: 3 on the tree
Chevrolet 55-69 and GMC 67-69 was the only GM product line that offered the overdrive manual transmission.
Henry
#57
That is the throttle linkage for an automatic with a switch pitch trans. It controls the variable vane torque converter and is a kickdown switch. Someone must have put that on at some time or another. It will work fine just don't connect it electrically. I never heard of anything electrically used on a manual o.d. trans on the throttle linkage.
#59
Please make a point of sharing details like where you found these terminals that were so hard to find.
Be sure to check every wire all around inside there too for chafing as they rub against one another.
#60
Fuse Clips were found at www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com - To get these clips you actually have to call them and ask for them. They don't sell them through their website. They absolutely fit perfectly into the fuseblock and are an exact match. Be careful to find a very small flat but strong tool to remove the old clips by pressing in the locking tab. My fuseblock has become somewhat brittle and so I actually broke a small divider wall. I glued it back in place and its not noticeable but. After I found a much smaller tool - the clips came out easier. If at all possible a thin (very) flat tool should be used to allow the clips to slide by the small ledge that retains the clips. The clips released rather easily after that. I am planning on getting a clear resin epoxy that I am going to pour over the backside of the fuse clips to prevent any future moisture. I don't expect to have to remove this fuseblock again and I'm going to do a little weatherproofing. I will post pictures as I finish.
#61
Here is what I came up with to replace the unavailable buss bars for the 2, 3, 4 linked fuse clips on the fuseblock. As long as I use the correct size wire and produce a solid crimp I feel this will be sufficient for this car.
#62
Completed Fuse Block
I completed the fuseblock by drilling out the rivets on the buss bar. Clearances are tight but they fit. I may seal all the connections with a rubber/tar sealant to prevent any further corrosion. Used $6 worth of nuts/bolts to complete the job plus the $30 for the clips and shipping.
#65
your bk/or wire has come out of its insulation grip.
I know you probably real worried about that. [not]
The yellow crimp-on terminal should be soldered as well. Glue lined heat shrink over the whole terminal and part of the wire would have been a good idea.
You can take those screws out and de-rust them
I know, it's just an old car.
I don't think sealing the fusebox would be necessary after you stop the influx of water above.
Nice job, and ingenious solution.
Oh and THANKS for sharing the procurement advice on the secret terminals/ fuse grips.
I know you probably real worried about that. [not]
The yellow crimp-on terminal should be soldered as well. Glue lined heat shrink over the whole terminal and part of the wire would have been a good idea.
You can take those screws out and de-rust them
I know, it's just an old car.
I don't think sealing the fusebox would be necessary after you stop the influx of water above.
Nice job, and ingenious solution.
Oh and THANKS for sharing the procurement advice on the secret terminals/ fuse grips.
#66
Thanks - looking forward to putting this back on the car.
As for the heat shrink - still a possibility as the wire is now bolted on and can be removed rather easily thanks for the advice. As for sealing.. I think you're spot on there. Maybe I'll put a gutter on it just to be safe.
As for the heat shrink - still a possibility as the wire is now bolted on and can be removed rather easily thanks for the advice. As for sealing.. I think you're spot on there. Maybe I'll put a gutter on it just to be safe.
#67
This wiring harness does not have the orange wire with black stripe that connects in the transmission fuse position. I suspect now that the car is an original 3 on the tree and the kickdown swirch must have been added later or is the result of a mid production order change. Alas i will never know for sure!
#68
Fuse Block/dash bench test
Put my rebuilt fuse block on the bench and tested the lights using the headlight switch. All seems to be working properly. When im done sealing the windshield i will put it on the car permanently. I know i need a new turn signal switch but using a test lead showed me the lights turn on when power is applied.
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