"i'd say you just answered your own question. I've always done it wheels up, I figure you'll need to take off the driver's side tire to get to the screws easily, so at least you'll need one side up, but both is better…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark S Anderson 2 hours ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
IN addition to the main seal leak,,which i am going to tackle again tomorrow,i also have a leak in what seems to be the steering gear. I have checked to connections from the pump, and its dry on…Continue
Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 40 Replies 0 Likes
Well, got it all together,, Jason, i was looking in the wrong chapter in the manual on the starter,, got that figured out. everything hooked back upGot it put back together, started up, and oil…Continue
Starter solenoid wiring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I got my second set of main seals in. Not rybber came out of top so i think im good there.I got to putting things back up and got to starter.The paper i used to draw it out got removed from the…Continue
rear main leak
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser Oct 9. 111 Replies 0 Likes
Per Tony, i am starting a new thread on my adventures with this rear main leak,i posted a video on a 390 engine of a rear main seal replacement but the engine was out of the car,, gave some insight…Continue
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Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion STEERING GEAR"When getting the car up,, do i need to allow the wheels to hang or can i use a ramp so i can get under there,,, i noticed from the rear main seal repair, it was best to have the wheels free, so that when i put the steering piece back on the frame,…"
"Kim
That is very great news
Feels like you did get it right this time and many have picked up a few repair tips on this seal repair due to you sharing with the community and that is Priceless to me
Letting the sealant set up…"
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Ok, Saturday, i put the car back together after the third rear seal replacement, the only thing i did differently from the other two, is not only did i keep the gasket in oil, i shot some lithium spray up the other side of the upper hole where…"
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"HI Tony, the seal just wont go flush to the bottom, it keep s popping bk up, but when you push down on the ends, the bottom goes flush, so i am guessing that when you screw the part on the shaft, it pushes the ends and goes flush,,,,…"
"In the second video he pushed the seal down on its ends to make the seal flush with the caps ends with his finger
Then put the sealer on the seal ends and on the very outer ends of the metal on the cap itself
I like that idea - like a…"
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Ues. I put it on bootom and on top of this rubbersea . Dnr kno if i put it on outer rim. Wul ln future today"
Mark S Anderson replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"I forget, but it can only go one way, which is the way that it fits the notch in the pan gasket.follow up question... did you use a little bit of RTV where the pan side gasket meets this seal?"
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Ok. Good, thes are the replaces seals going in today. Bottom half arrached. The edge is a touch high. And when you look at the borrom edge of seal it sits up just a bit. I am guessing that the 95 lbs of torge…"
Mark S Anderson replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Yes, that seal is correct and not the cause of your leak from what I can see. Can you take a pic of the other half. See how much faster you're moving now? gaining valuable experience here."
"This is correct. Lip of seal points toward the front ... just as indicated in your shop manual."
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Does this look correct? Fat part to rear , flat lip to front?p"
Kim K Kaiser replied to Kim K Kaiser's discussion Rear main Follow up replacement and repair,,"Ok. This may seem odd but the rear oil pan seal has a cut out along edg, see picture. I kno the have a tab at top to fit in cork gasket but does cutout go towards front of car or back of car....i kno i kno, but just wat to make sure"
"You are looking for oil between the back of the engine block and the back of the flywheel not on the front of the flywheel
The front of the flywheel SB cleanish
Do your best to keep you speeds on the low side and short…"
"Ian, I would much rather see him use use and rebuild the one he has. Just to add, per the later Master Parts Books these were interchangeable for 1962 to 1966 Cadillacs, and 1967 to 70 except Eldorado."
"Always enjoy the procedures and tip on doing a given repair on this site
Love learning all I can about my —-Forever Car
Just after Halloween it will be Cadillac convertible weather in central Florida for the next…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
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73 eldorado
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63 cdv timing
Posted on July 2, 2017 at 2:22am 12 Comments 0 Likes
ok, today, got a timing light,,
pulled the service manual.. i found were it state the 1 cylinder is front left. but i couldnt find timing info. i looked in the engine section and just couldnt fine it..
were or what should it be.
i also did several you tubes on timing, regarding idle timing, total timing and the curve timing,, i picked that up ok and understand what that is all about.. several of the video offerings made it understandable. one guy went from putting in…
Continue wheel covers
Posted on June 23, 2017 at 4:46pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
where would hubs like this come from,, ?? https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1963-CADILLAC-COUPE-DE-VILLE-CUSTOM-COUP-201497
are they original to 63 ?
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- At 8:15pm on September 17, 2018,
Dana G Cooper said…
Kim, I have a 63 Coupe Deville, all stock. I had the exact same problem and I know what you are going through. I have a 600 cca battery in my car. I firmly agree with the others about using the highest amp battery you can find. I have my timing set at 5 degrees. The fuel additive is what seemed to help the most . My engine was pre - igniting when hot and the stock starter just could not overcome it. As I mentioned the additive made the biggest difference. I cannot find the paperwork on my starter but if you google high torque starters you will find it. The cost was around $300.00.
- At 11:47pm on March 31, 2018,
Tony and Ginny 429 said…
Kim
how is the car running ?
Is the fuel issue corrected ?
Enjoy
- At 6:01pm on June 19, 2017,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
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Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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STEERING GEAR
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Mark S Anderson 2 hours ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
IN addition to the main seal leak,,which i am going to tackle again tomorrow,i also have a leak in what seems to be the steering gear. I have checked to connections from the pump, and its dry on…Continue
What front springs to use to level car back out after an LS swap?
Started by Richard Biele in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 9 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I see other members have put LS engines into their cars. I am wondering what springs you put in afterwards. I cannot determine the height due to the car having a front end fire (how I ended up with…Continue
2020 Cadillac calendars.
Started by Russ Austin in General Discussion 12 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just got in the 2020 Classic Cadillac calendars. 12 months of 63-64…Continue
Henry Leland- founder of Cadillac and Lincoln
Started by Kurt in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Here's a good article about Henry Leland. I had heard bits & pieces of his story over the years but didn't know all these details.…Continue
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driveshaft help
Posted by wayne weaver on October 9, 2019 at 4:41pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
can anyone help me with a driveshaft ? I have a 1963 Cadillac 62 series 4dr with the hydro-matic trans. I need the male splined shaft on the front of the rear driveshaft section. the piece with the nut attached by clip.id be willing to buy a shaft if its not horribly priced.
Dash removal
Posted by Jake Mickley on October 9, 2019 at 12:06am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Hello everyone,
On a 63 CDV, if a guy wanted to remove the entire dash to get all the metal painted, and do some other things behind there, how would he go about doing that? I checked here and the shop manual, but can't find a complete guide.
As always, and help or direction is appreciated. Thanks!
--Jake
Introducing myself
Posted by Gary Marchand on October 7, 2019 at 9:32pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Thanks for letting me join the club. Picked up this ‘64 Coupe Deville a few months ago out of Beverly MA, the car has few stickers on it from various Cadillac clubs, didn’t know if anyone might recognize it from it’s “Glory days.” Everything seems pretty healthy except for the body and some very Mickey Mouse repairs, was wondering if anyone had any leads on…
Carter AFB carburetor question
Posted by Ray Schick on October 7, 2019 at 8:29pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
3655S carb, and a 3656S carb .I know the difference is one is for A/C and the other in for a non A/C car . Now the question is : can I use the carb bowl from the A/C car on the non A/C car ? They look the same set up next to each other
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