"That's the culprit! Jason's right in checking EVERYTHING that delivers fuel to the intake manifold.
It might be a slight fix here, a slight fix there, but it adds up. "
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No power under load
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Van Tune Aug 18, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm doing a resto mod on a 63 deville and I want to use the stock drive train instead of an ls swap like everyone else would. The problem I'm running into right now is I have no power under load.…Continue
Transmission questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin May 17, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all. New member and new to classic cadillacs so I have some questions. Last year I got my hands on a resto-mod 63 coupe deville project and have been making good progress till now. I don't have…Continue
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"If it seems to be starving for fuel underload, you need to check your fuel lines from the tank to the carb. At the tank are rubber lines to the metal feed lines. They are notorious for dry rotting after 60 years, with age cracks that create a…"
"Have you replaced the fuel filter? That's always a good place to start. "
"Check the coil, it may be going bad. Also the condenser. "
"I changed out the metering rods, re timed and re adjusted the carb and took the car down the road again. Things started out better but when I turned around about a mile down the road it was back to the same old problems. No power, wouldn't Rev…"
"The 2 adjusters are for idle only. You will need to swap out the metering rods and possibly the jets. Go to this link as it is the chart to adjust your 600 cfm carb. The stock carb is at #1 in the middle. You need to go rich so go to the…"
"Hi James,
Russ makes a great point. You might be running too lean - open the adjusters a bit. You can also check your vacuum advance with the timing light attached; reattach the vacuum and see if it advances with the car running. …"
"The carb is running lean, bump it up 2 steps for cruise and power. "
No power under load
I'm doing a resto mod on a 63 deville and I want to use the stock drive train instead of an ls swap like everyone else would. The problem I'm running into right now is I have no power under load. When cold it revs fine and sounds good but when under a load and warmed it it falls on its face and won't get out of its own way. Timing was set with a light and carb was roughed in and is close (edelbrock 600cfm) so I'm running out of ideas. Broken vacuum advance? Weak fuel pump?See More
"I have a bracket that hooks up to Edelbrock carbs for the TV rod. Comes with the attaching hardware, you just drill 1 hole in the stock bracket.
50.00 plus shipping. Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com "
"There is no vacuum to the 1963/64 Hydramatic. The Turbo Hydramatic introduced in 1964 on certain body styles had a vacuum modulator but not the HydraMatic."
"James,
There should be a vacuum modulator on the side of the transmission.
Dennis DiBari"
"My problem is I have none of the original throttle assembly so I will have to fabricate something which won't be an issue. Is there anything vacuum controlled on the transmission? "
"I am not a Hydra-Matic expert but do know you need the TV Rod. I have them like new gold cadmium plated for $65 ($48.75 for Chapter Members) with the correct connectors at both ends to connect to transmission at bottom and carb throttle plate at…"
"Most of my experience is with small block chevys so I'm a bit out of my wheelhouse on this one but I'm enjoying learning new stuff. I have never been very good with transmissions in the first place so this hydra matic is completely unknown…"
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Jason Edge said…
Hi James, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter & Website. Be sure to tell us about your 63 Coupe de Ville and make yourself at home on our website. Jason.
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Gear for power vent window
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Im having a hard time locating the gear for the power vent window in my 64 Eldo. The existing one has 14 teeth and all I seem to be finding are ones with 17 teeth. Any suggestions?ThanksContinue
Rare Society of Automotive Engineers "The 1964 Cadillac Comfort Control" 1964 publication
Started by Jeff Tepper in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HI all,I found this publication on Ebay last year and bought it immediately. No one has told me that they have ever seen or heard of this publication.It was put out by the Society of Automotive…Continue
Check out Marlina & David Stone's 1964 Coupe de Ville in January Self-Starter
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We have another 63/64 Chapter Member spotlighted in the January 2025 Self-Starter. In the "Letters to the Editor" section on page 6, you will see the picture below of Marlina & David Stone's…Continue
Christmas 2024 with the 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jan 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A little late posting, but figured some may enjoy seeing it post holiday to keep the winter blues away!My wife, Annie, and I had a great time with the Fleetwood before the salt hit the roads here in…Continue
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While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
Vintage Air AC
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Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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