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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Logan Robb's discussion Correct rims and drums?
"What are alignment tabs ? Enjoy "
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Logan Robb replied to Logan Robb's discussion Correct rims and drums?
"The adjustment hole appears to be hidden as there is one there. However, there are NO alignment tabs after reviewing with Jason thru email. "
6 hours ago
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Logan Robb's discussion Correct rims and drums?
"If the brake shoe adjustment hole is hidden due to the photo you do have a  stock brake drum on your car  That SB a stock front brake drum you are looking at  The front drums have the middle center  spindle ( that is removable )…"
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Logan Robb's discussion Correct rims and drums?
" Logan The year of the rim is stamped on the inside of the rim - tire off - and I cannot tell looking at the outside  of the rim myself but they do look as they should  from the outside to me ( correct shaped lips )  I think the…"
7 hours ago
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to greg's discussion cooling problem solved
"Be sure your coolant is not old as it looses its ability to exchange heat correctly at the rad  I have not temp issues - 64-429  Always between the 1/4 ( 180 degrees ) and 1/2 ( 200 degrees ) mark on the gauge with 180 degree…"
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"These look great! Would love some more details on the color you went with and if you had any fitment issues with hubcaps or mounting tires? And, if you care to divulge how much you paid? If not, I understand! Don't want to be too pushy, I am…"
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Logan Robb replied to Logan Robb's discussion Correct rims and drums?
"I have looked thru the forum and found the help page shows identical wheels, so I am guessing mine are original, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.  Thanks! Logan"
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sammy  OK —let us know how you make out  It’s the difficult repairs to trouble shoot  that I enjoy knowing  the most about for my own purposes and my own repairs  I have read all the details you have posted in…"
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Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sorry I didn't want to offend you in any way.Like I wrote I changed brake parts several times, even wheel bearings and all springs.Did a lot of adjustment, even taken the automatic adjuster out on the side it drags too. No success.But as…"
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"I think I spelled Thermostat it wrong a a half dozen times —- HA HA  Enjoy "
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to nick f eisenbarth's discussion ROCHESTER 4GC
"I am sure there are two different fans in our year Cadillacs  I think a 5 and 7 blade —one for AC and one for not  You can reduce your under hood  with the 7 blade if you have the 5  Could help with the vapor lock…"
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Matti Roth liked Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
" C.Van Tune I was very much interested in the carb ducting you explained as I have had that on the back of my mind for a while and would have done it but I now have a high performance air filter ( k&n type )  that does not adapt well…"
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C. Van Tune replied to Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
"Tony, I am with you 100%. I love to make an engine run as best as it possibly can. Today's fuels, as we all know, present numerous challenges...compared to the good stuff that was around 50+ years ago, but very close to factory-levels of…"
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Reading Spark Plugs

The very best way to determine an  engines performance is to learn to read  the spark plugs They will tell you how every cylinder is performing internallyBest to do after a very complete going over the entire engine - new tune up and parts ( wires ) - - all engine spec  are on target Having an engine perform to its max is one of the passions and fun  in my own life Getting the best possible gas mileage does not hurt either You want the plugs to be burning a brown paper bag color Performance —is…See More
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Russ Like your thought and saw it after I wrote my post  Could be a simple fix if exhaust heat  could be his  issue in his case  Enjoy "
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Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sammy  I am here more than one time a day since 2006 - sometimes 3or 4 times  No one ever said anything about any heat shield around brake lines that I have experienced  You just might be on to something in your own case  Do try…"
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Russ Austin replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Just reposition the brake line. "
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Correct rims and drums?

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 4 hours ago. 5 Replies

As I am collecting items for a brake overhaul, I’ve have come across many posts about the aftermarket drums not being of quality like the originals. I am fairly certain the drums I have are not…Continue

cooling problem solved

Started by greg in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 7 hours ago. 6 Replies

I have a 64 Fleetwood and in the summertime with the a/c cranking when I would be in traffic or going slow it would always run warm....close to the 3/4 mark sometimes.   I replaced the fan clutch…Continue

Powder Coated Rims

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 21 hours ago. 0 Replies

I have a very reputable blasting and powder coating shop near me, come this winter, I am thinking of getting my wheels power coated in preparation for new tires in the spring. Is this a good idea? I…Continue

Dragging to one side

Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 9 Replies

Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue

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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE

Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments

  Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine

in advance, thank you for your help.

Clock ‘64 DeVille

Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments

Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?

Matt VH

Spark Plug Heat Range

Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments

I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.

Here it is:

 

The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)  

The insulator…

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Lower Front End Ball Joints

Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments

Good Morning all! 



I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…

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