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vacuum diagrams

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Apr 12, 2023. 4 Replies

Hi All,I've looked thru the diagrams in the help page and dont see any non ac vacuum hose diagrams. im looking for both under the dash and engine bay diagrams. By the way, there also is no vacuum…Continue

 

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Jason Edge replied to Rick Benefield's discussion vacuum diagrams
"There is no general overall vacuum diagram in the 1964 Cadillac Shop Manual for these cars and the ones that are there are mainly stemming from the AC/Heat or Heat System. The Heat system vacuum is on page 13-2, Fig 13-3. I have also inserted…"
Apr 12, 2023
Rick Benefield replied to Rick Benefield's discussion vacuum diagrams
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Apr 12, 2023
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vacuum diagrams

Hi All,I've looked thru the diagrams in the help page and dont see any non ac vacuum hose diagrams. im looking for both under the dash and engine bay diagrams. By the way, there also is no vacuum canister in the engine bay. i dont think it came with one since it was non ac. Am i missing something or do they not exist? my cars vacuum line are horrible, cracked and missing t's and fittings so any help would be appreciated.ThxSee More
Apr 11, 2023
Rick Benefield replied to Matti Roth's discussion 429 restoration
"this is what i was looking at also. i found a local hardware store that has them. crossing my fingers. thank you"
Feb 12, 2022
Rick Benefield replied to Matti Roth's discussion 429 restoration
"i need these guide pins as well, can you give details on where you found them? What size they were. It looks to me like they are .010" under a 1/2""
Feb 12, 2022
Jason Edge left a comment for Rick Benefield
"Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter. - Click…"
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1964 CDV
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At 12:37pm on July 7, 2021, Jason Edge said…

Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.

This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter. 

- Click on www.join.6364cadillac.com for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle Club.

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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Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch 6 hours ago. 5 Replies

My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals.  As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged.  My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends…Continue

Tags: Electric Choke, Choke Tube

window regulators

Started by Frank Murch in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Frank Murch yesterday. 2 Replies

For years my winds have seemed to be looser and less accurate than most modern windows.  I am thinking the soft parts are worn.  Has anybody gone through thier window regulators and felts to restore…Continue

Correct whitewalls

Started by Richard Stanley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Thursday. 0 Replies

 I just replaced my tires from Diamondback (I had bad results in the past from Coker).  It was the second time, due to the age of the tires.  About 18 years ago Diamondback made custom whitewalls…Continue

Tags: width, whitewall, correct

Dino Radiator Leak - Time to Recore!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 35 Replies

I had brought up the topic of radiator leaks as a discussion topic for our Chapter Zoom meet-up this past Sunday and thought I would share on our website for everyone and probably do a more formal…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

Hey guys,

I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

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?

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