"The replacement pump looks fine. The front engine cover has the recess where the impeller sits. Bolt it up and spin the shaft to verify the clearance. "
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63 water pump autopsy and new pump observations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Monday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Got cover off of engine from car. Water pump has the smaller propeller as in the gates models. And, as you can see in picture, the propeller is set deeper into the cavity than the new pump. [See …Continue
63 rebuild
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser Feb 23. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Looking ahead while things are out. I was thinking of replacing the carb w a newer edelbrock or holley. I hv seen discussiins regarding this prior. What woukd be easist transition? Edelbrock or…Continue
Flywheel.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser Feb 9. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Over weekend, i intend to remove the block from engine. I was reading manual on such and in the descriotion, of remove wo trans i became somewhat confused. Is the flywheel.attached to the…Continue
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"I had sent him a picture of the new pump offset a while ago, and he thought it was fine, that was before I saw how deeply inset the old pump prop was vs the new. And the weight ddifference Just thought I'd throw it out as part of the…"
"You do want to install a new WP as there bearings are the part that goes bad and it is a PITA to replace a WP with the engine in the car if you can do it now
I am on my third water pump myself since my 64 was new but it may have…"
"Kim
Timing chain and gears look good and have been replaced before
Both impellers in both kinds of WP’s will do the correct job of cooling the engine as I have had both in the past
The question is weather the impeller is in…"
63 water pump autopsy and new pump observations
Got cover off of engine from car. Water pump has the smaller propeller as in the gates models. And, as you can see in picture, the propeller is set deeper into the cavity than the new pump. [See pictures]. However, the new pump has the propeller that is shown in owners manual.. And,,,the new WP is significantly heavier.Would the raised propeller cause any concern.I never had a cooling issue w the one in the car that i just took off. The cardone unit that has been previuosly suggested is…See More
"Long way from there, but will copy n.paste for that point in the rebuild"
"Kim
Work very very clean — and think thru all going slow
Use the special break in lube for all metal to metal contact surfaces
The biggest challenges are getting the points gap correct with a feeler gauge ( if new…"
"Thanks Ian, I am just trying to plan for my re construction of my my engine rebuild. Will keep all numbers in mind "
"Yes. 1406, not 1407. I did the 1407 on my stock 63, and idle is adjusted full low, and is rpm 480 . Which is speced. "
"Kim
You are very welcome
Glad I can help
Enjoy "
" Kim
Do the first engine brake in run up on the carb you now have as that carb was working correctly when you last drove the car
Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke applies
A carb change now will only complicate your…"
63 rebuild
Looking ahead while things are out. I was thinking of replacing the carb w a newer edelbrock or holley. I hv seen discussiins regarding this prior. What woukd be easist transition? Edelbrock or holley, and what modifications woukd be required to intake. Again. Easiest and cost time efficient chagne. I remeber i think Jason saying he got better performance w his change over. Any thoughts appreciatedSee More
"This is the piece i was referring to that got pulled off"
"I had planned on that.
Had a Casualty of removal today. The engine was a real beat to slid off at the trans. One screw end kept hanging up on the flexplate, after acseries of lifting car, lowering car, lifting…"
"Kim
Bring your exhaust manifolds to the shop and have them planned flat so they match to the engine heads for a perfect fit going back together
Enjoy "
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 coupe de ville
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…
Continuewheel 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…
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The National Cadillac LaSalle Club had their Winter Board Member this Past Saturday, Feb 27, via zoom and as an elected board member I always attend ... usually in person, but because of COVID we…Continue
brake adjuster slots
Started by Doug Scarrow in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone drilled the backing plates and made the slots that allow brake adjustments without removing the wheel? I have always hated the slots in the drums.Continue
New Batch of Embroidered Iron-On 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Patches - $4 each
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As noted in our August 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Newsletter:Around 6 years…Continue
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Need center support for convertible top
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Help on Removal of rear seatback on 64 convertible
Posted by Nile Bolen on January 8, 2021 at 11:44am 7 Comments 0 Likes
I'm trying to remove the rear seatback on my 1964 deville conv. The only help on this site that I can find is the following:
The seatback, its bright stainless trim, and the speaker grille are removed as an assembly. The seat back hangs on two hooks near the top, and is retained to the body by two bolts and washers near the floor, one on the right side, one on the left.Once these fasteners are removed, lift the seat back upward and free it from the hooks
I've removed…
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Are the front and rear seat frames the same for 63/64 Coupes and Convertibles because Original parts group makes reproduction seat covers for 1963 only and and i prefer the 1963 seat pattern so with that being said does anyone have information regarding this thanks.
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