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Joe DiIaconi
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Reinstalling Dash Pad
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Feb 14, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have any tips on reinstalling their Dash Pad ? I have a gap between it & the window, am I just not pushing it in hard enough ?Continue
correct connect
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark S Anderson Feb 6, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
looking for 3 of these clips, anyone know where I can find them ?Continue
Evelyn
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi Jan 30, 2019. 9 Replies 1 Like
my Christmas present to myself this yearContinue
GM Tools
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Dec 28, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have been looking for one of these for a couple of years. If anyone knows where I can buy one, or if you have one for sale please let me know belt Tension Adjusting wrench J-9646…Continue
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"I installed an aluminum Radiator a couple years ago. Funny story, I had what I thought was a radiator leak so I replaced my original one with the aluminum one when I got the car home because I heard it runs cooler, not true. Only to find the hose…"
"I have installed a temperature gauge in my car. I put the sending unit at the hose that comes out of the thermostat. Normally it runs at just shy of 180 degrees. But in traffic in the middle of summer here in South Florida I've seen it go up to…"
"Yes that's the system I have on my car. ABS power brake part number 822. I actually called there today myself to find out about replacement pads and was told they are part number d215 standard brake pads. He also said if you call a parts store…"
"I'm pretty sure. Theirs a phone # on the bottom of the add."
"ABS Power Brakes. com Page # 113 Part # 822 you can use your stock rim"
"Oh wow yes I misread, you have to forgive me it's early. I've never done that but I'm sure someone has. Good luck"
"Dave
Same advice to contact your disc brake company and explain your issue and see what they have to say for a possible solution to the dragging pads and go from there
Enjoy "
"Yes, i did bench bled the MC and it did take me a while to get the air out of it.
i think I need to me adjusted/shimmed like you did because sometimes I feel and hear like the pad has too much room over there... we will see!
just called the company…"
"Hey Clovis
Very nice to see you posting
Your words of wisdom are very much needed here
Enjoy "
"I've installed aftermarket disc brakes before and I need to adjust (shim) the distance to the rotor. Your pads should be slightly touching the rotor when adjusted properly.
When you bled the system and after the master cylinder rebuild…"
"Hey Joe D
Glad to see you pop in from time to time
Your Caddy must be running good for you not to be around much — a good thing !! ( per Martha Stuart )
Enjoy "
"Dave
i have no idea about disc brake temps but that logically seems like the temp SB high if they are dragging ( excessive friction )
That will cause premature brake pad wear for sure
Brakes dragging could cause issue with…"
"So washer between the caliper and the bracket that’s it’s mounted to, huh?
As far as I remember I had no washers in the kit...
I’ll hve to call them again, damnit "
Profile Information
- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 coupe deville
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- No
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- no
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1964 Cadillac AC with a 7 port Vacuum control valve
Posted on August 24, 2017 at 3:00am 28 Comments 0 Likes
Is anyone having the same problem I'm having ? In park with AC on no vacuum at the fast idle diaphragm, ( so the fast idle diaphragm is out and bumping up the idle) when I put it in drive I'm getting vacuum there. So in park with the AC on the engine is idling at 900 RPM's put in drive it drops down to 450 600 ish. So when your sitting at a red light it feels like the engine is starving for fuel not to mention it's running hotter than it should.…
ContinueCan't sleep thinking about my car, am I alone in this ?
Posted on August 23, 2017 at 3:23am 20 Comments 0 Likes
I have had my 64 13 years and I think I might be on the right track to fixing my AC. I think I might have the vaccum lines going to the check valve before the neutral safety switch at the bottom of the steering column in the wrong configuration and Im not sure where the black line going from the power servo rotary valve number 6 vacuum line is going.
rear end bushing
Posted on August 7, 2015 at 5:47am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me the name and or parts number of the bushing at the top of the pumpkin ( rear differential ) ?
Rear shocks
Posted on June 28, 2015 at 3:37pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Just bought some rear shocks from Rock Auto, going to install them, any advice ?
I did install my front ones last year.
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 1:33am on March 19, 2016,
Joe DiIaconi said…
Your welcome, glad I could help.
- At 11:28pm on March 18, 2016,
Dusty said…
- Hey joe got my heater and air fixated thank you for you're time
- At 11:58pm on March 12, 2016,
- Hey joe thank you for feed back on my heater problem steal trying to find out what size vacoum hose coming from my transducer to my power servo
- At 5:01pm on August 6, 2014,
Chris Codd said…
Haha yeah, I've heard that is the holy grail of AC repair manuals. I'll need it when I replace everything.
- At 4:49pm on August 6, 2014,
If you decide to take it on again you should get the AC BOOK FOR DUMMY'S for Cadillac Tim $45 bucks & you will not end up Bald like me :)
- At 4:41pm on August 6, 2014,
Hey Joe, I did have the AC working for a short time and it was ICE COLD. The car must have not been checked for freon leaks, because a short time after I paid a pretty penny for the R12 freon recharge, it all must have leaked out. Before I had the chance to really go through and try it all again the compressor froze up and most likely wrecked every other component connected. So I put repairing the AC on the backburner for awhile. The best advice I can give you is try recharging the AC, check THOROUGHLY for leaks, and pray.
- At 10:31am on October 20, 2013,
To be honest I told myself I wouldn't contact him until he calls me & I haven't. He has been doing a grate job and I know I'm lucky to have found him. I have given him 2 other $10,000 paint
jobs for cars of friends of mine so I know he wants to get mine done & right ( I hope & pray) Here is a picture of the truck he painted,I saw it at the the car show which is how I got to meet him.
- At 9:41am on October 20, 2013,
Tony and Ginny 429 said…
- Joe
Tha car is comming along real nice
Many of us would love to be doing the same
All due respect, do keep in touch with the shop on a regular basis , so you keep them on there toes and moving along
It just seems that is necessary when getting most things done correctly
Just my 2 cents
- At 8:09am on October 12, 2013,
Jason Edge said…
A wise lady you have there indeed!
- At 7:51am on October 12, 2013,
Thank you Jason, it's funny my ex girl friend told me once, if you have to put $250 into your Caddy you don't blink an eye, but if you have to put free air in the tires of your truck you get annoyed
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Polyurethane Replacement Trailing Arm Bushings
Started by Dan McNarry in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dan McNarry 5 minutes ago. 34 Replies 1 Like
Is there an interest in a polyurethane bushing that could replace the stock rear bushings without the need to change trailing arms? Just wondering.Continue
Tags: suspension, bushing, arm, Trailing
New Car Gallery Page Created - Post a Picture of your 1963/64 Cadllac
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello 63/64 Cadillac Website Members,Hope you are all staying safe amid the Coronavirus shutdown and wanted to share something new & fun on the 63/64 Cadllac Website at…Continue
Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 2 Likes
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
Tags: ebay
Welcome 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Members
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 1 hour ago. 258 Replies 2 Likes
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How to sensibly deal with the Corona Virus
Posted by Jeff Kinzler on March 14, 2020 at 5:02pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
https://theamericanscholar.org/covid-19-a-primer/
I found this very helpful, written by a knowledgeable authority in public health.
Remember, Viruses are not spread by Cadillacs so get out and drive!
Safe & Healthy travels.
Jeff Kinzler
1963 Eldorado convertible boot
Posted by Les Eastling on February 27, 2020 at 10:33am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I need a used convertible boot for a 63 Cadillac convertible - condition or color is not an issue since it will be used as a pattern for making a new one. One from either a 62 series convertible or an Eldorado would work. I know I am searching for hen's teeth here... but you never know unless you ask!
Looking for 63 Convertible / Coupe rear side trim
Posted by Gene McIlroy on January 24, 2020 at 12:18pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Want to find a good straight dent free rear side trim for my 1963 Convertible. I have both sides but they do not match. Wanting to get them to match. I am attaching a photo of the two trim sided that I have really wanting the squared off trim if I can get it. Let's see what you have,…
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