"To be clear, it is what we're doing for the valve on the control side, not the power piston side. I re-surfaced that one (power piston one), lightly greased it with vaseline and will be re-installing it tomorrow. "
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64 AC : Blower runs, air is felt at firewall, but not through heater outlets or AC vents (HEAT/AC door WORKS)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clovis on Sunday. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All.As I am getting in to this troubleshooting with the benefit of Tim Groves invaluable book, I find something that is not covered; blower works strongly but no air can be felt either at heat…Continue
64 Cloth and Leather; What to use to clean the cloth?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Jul 9. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a 64 SDV with original cloth and leather interior. The seats were covered in plastic for some considerable time, so they have no observable wear on them anywhere, but parts of them are a…Continue
Source of slight driveline (?) vibration on my 64 with TH400
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Jun 29. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All.Because i like my cars to operate as close to the way they did when nearly new, I chase almost everything mechanical. While I'm waiting for Russ' Comfortron book to arrive, I am thinking…Continue
Proper way to Lift car for all 4 Tire Change
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norman Silverman Jun 22. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All.I first looked in the help section and did not see a discussion on this topic, so here's my question:Today I will be purchasing tires for my 64 SDV. I know the FSM says there are specific…Continue
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Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control sideNorman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side"That's pretty close to what we're doing. We are doing this in such a way as to be able to re-use the spring to provide tension, as before. I'll take pictures. THANK YOU!
Norm
PS: In high school metals shop we were shown two identical…"
Mark S Anderson commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side"The way i'd do it is just have your machinist buddy chuck the old rivet in a collet, drill a hole all the way through the center, and thread the whole length of the rivet. This will give you plenty of thread to try out different…"
Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side"I'm really stumped on where to tap the threads for the 4-40 screw and whether to try to do it in a way that holds the original arrangement with a rectangular clip that holds the rivet head on and provides tension between the halves. Has anybody…"
Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side"Noted. I want the machine shop guy to drill out the rivet and tap the old rivet head (large side) for the screw that will replace it. I intend to do the re-surfacing. The valve on the power piston side looks real good and has lubricant in it. I…"
Clovis commented on Norman Silverman's blog post HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side"I cant be sure but on I think I had a spring washer (not a lock washer) that kept tension on the valve halves. I wouldn't get to fancy with the machine shop resurfacing. A piece of flat glass and 400 grit wet sandpaper and water and it will be…"
Norman Silverman posted a blog postHVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side
Hi.Update:I removed both 7 nipple vacuum valves and called my buddy who owns a machine shop. Tomorrow we'll re-surface the valve faces and then I'll reinstall them. HOWEVER, the one that comes out easily and comes apart with no rivet is on the Power module side. It installs on one side with a small bolt, and on the other it is held on by a clip, WHICH IS MISSING ON MY CAR. I am going to assume it is the same clip that is used on the Control Module side. Anybody got one? Happy to pay for it. …See More
Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Nope. In my early years I was always a "Heavy Metal Guy" which meant I had lots of big Buicks, Caddies, Olds', Imperials, etc., and only about a half dozen Chevies, none of which was Nova. Also, when I was a kid I had NO patience so I…"
Clovis commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Norm have you ever replaced the dash on a 68 nova? I did in my early twenties and i still remember it as quite a chore and I'm 54 now"
Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Yup, this is the place for answers and camaraderie.
Ironically, the only part of my system that is working correctly (and does not leak) is the refrigeration side-and it is still on R-12, so my efforts are concentrated on the part of the…"
Tony and Ginny 429 commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Norman
you are surely in the right place to get—-the answers —you may require to get the task at hand —done
The passion for the subject of our cars on this site - is an amazing experience that I am so happy to be a part…"
Tony and Ginny 429 commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Norman
I am 74 and grew up in the same environment in our younger days --as you seeing as you knew about Studnicks in Valley Stream NY
Enjoy"
Tony and Ginny 429 commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Mostly you need to be prepared to spend $ 800- 1000 on replacement parts --if needed --on an old system and have freon evacuated and installed by a shop unless you are able to do that part of the job
I just bought all the parts i know i need --to…"
Tony and Ginny 429 commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Mostly you need to be prepared to spend $ 800- 1000 on replacement parts --if needed --on an old system and have freon evacuated and installed by a shop unless you are able to do that part of the job
I just bought all the parts i know i need --to…"
Norman Silverman commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Thanks. At my age (72) I grew up in an electro-mechanical world-and I'm still far more comfortable working in it than with electronics. Rebuilding an AFB is also not a challenge as I've done several of them over the years. What's…"
Clovis commented on Norman Silverman's blog post 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine"Glad to hear that you are getting a better understanding of the system. It may seem intimidating but remember it is 55 year old technology. Very simple once you dig into it."
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HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side
Posted on September 17, 2018 at 8:15pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi.
Update:
I removed both 7 nipple vacuum valves and called my buddy who owns a machine shop. Tomorrow we'll re-surface the valve faces and then I'll reinstall them. HOWEVER, the one that comes out easily and comes apart with no rivet is on the Power module side. It installs on one side with a small bolt, and on the other it is held on by a clip, WHICH IS MISSING ON MY CAR. I am going to assume it is the same clip that is used on the Control Module side. Anybody got one? Happy…
Continue 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine
Posted on September 15, 2018 at 5:44pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
So, I've put my 7 vacuum valve from the control head side to the test, and it failed. I looked at the instructions for re-conditioning it and unless I am missing something, the instructions are missing something (about how to take off the clip that provides the tension that holds the two pieces together).
In any case, I can't do this particular repair so I am looking for a new valve (not likely), or a good re-conditioned one, or someone who has done this before and would do mine for…
Continue Tom and Dwight's excellent 64 Fleetwood tales
Posted on July 29, 2018 at 2:52pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Wow, what a great recitation of events-and what a magnificent restoration.
Thanks for providing a most pleasurable read.
Norm
Comfortron AC trouble shooting
Posted on July 23, 2018 at 8:54pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
OK, here we go.....
I got the book to troubleshoot the system. INDISPENSABLE to this effort.
As I do a cursory exam, I see that the AC RECIRC SOLENOID is Cracked (the WHITE one in the engine compartment coming out of the HVAC body with two vacuum hoses on it). I tried to patch it up (cracked all around the base), but it does not look like it will hold.
PLEASE TELL ME THAT REPLACING THIS PART IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS I THINK IT IS, But I think it is a bear to…
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- At 4:47pm on August 27, 2012,
Jason Edge said… Hi Norm,
Welcome to the new 63/64 Cadillac site.
Jason.
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Are the floors on 1961-1964 the same???Continue
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Ok, short refresher, last dec i relpaced starter w rebuilt from usa parts. and even then, after short runs where i got up to temp, if i shutvcar off, and then tried to start, it would drag…Continue
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'63 CDV Restomod on Iron Resurrection on Velocity Channel
Started by Ian Osborne in General Discussion 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just watched an episode of a show called Iron Resurrection on Velocity Channel. They did a restomod on a pretty clean survivor '63 CDV for a customer. They did an LS3 swap, air ride, complete…Continue
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HVAC Vacuum Valve Clip-need the one for the Power Control side
Posted by Norman Silverman on September 17, 2018 at 8:15pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Hi.
Update:
I removed both 7 nipple vacuum valves and called my buddy who owns a machine shop. Tomorrow we'll re-surface the valve faces and then I'll reinstall them. HOWEVER, the one that comes out easily and comes apart with no rivet is on the Power module side. It installs on one side with a small bolt, and on the other it is held on by a clip, WHICH IS MISSING ON MY CAR. I am going to assume it is the same clip that is used on the Control Module side. Anybody got one? Happy…
Continue 7 vacuum valve-need a good one or someone to recondition mine
Posted by Norman Silverman on September 15, 2018 at 5:44pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
So, I've put my 7 vacuum valve from the control head side to the test, and it failed. I looked at the instructions for re-conditioning it and unless I am missing something, the instructions are missing something (about how to take off the clip that provides the tension that holds the two pieces together).
In any case, I can't do this particular repair so I am looking for a new valve (not likely), or a good re-conditioned one, or someone who has done this before and would do mine for…
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Mosiac Cadillac emblem Table
Posted by Dana G Cooper on August 30, 2018 at 10:48pm 11 Comments 2 Likes
Wanted to share a picture of a table my wife made for me to display with our 63 Coupe Deville. 
Inside door handle thread size
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Anyone know the thread size on the inside door handle bolts mine are missing any info much appreciated
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