"The Motive brake bleeders seem to work pretty well. I haven't done it on my Cadillac yet but it worked pretty well on my other cars. You put brake fluid in the container and then pump up the pressure. An adapter fits over the master cylinder…"
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"Hi Bob,
The manual calls for GM Power Steering fluid. I bought this from Amazon and it seemed to work well.
ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-5073 Power Steering Fluid
The manual says in a pinch you can use Transmission fluid. Comparing the GM Fluid…"
"Hi Phil,
Do you have a picture of that Power Steering filter you wrote about? Interesting!
Dennis DiBari (Still working on my grill - inspired by you.)"
"Hey Bobby
just adding my. 10 cents worth. I add a power steering filter to mine as it may help keeping the lines clean
regards
phil"
"Bobby,
Just keep an eye on it from time to time as you are doing.
Dennis DiBari"
"Thanks to you both, Logan and Dennis. I didn’t look in the repair manual. The owners manual didn’t specify. I think it’s low since I had the front cover work was done as I don’t see a leak. "
"Hey Mark,
I'm in the midst of converting my 63 to R134a and replacing lots of components. I replaced almost everything, including the evaporator, with new parts. And I still have been chasing leaks.
A friend brought his freon sniffer over,…"
"Thanks. I guess I will start with the auto upolsterer shops. unless you get the older guys, the younger ones hardly recognize the methodology for the interiors, but hell half of them cant even figure out the ignition keys!!! Thanks…"
"Quality old school interior shops will repad the seats when they reupholster them. Auto Interiors in Raleigh has been around 50+ years did mine about 25 years ago and repadded my seats. While they will have to special order the material…"
"Hi Kevin,
I will be doing the exact same thing you just discussed in your post. I plan to do it over the LONG winter we get in Upstate NY. I know you are in Florida, but this might help. I know an excellent…"
1963 carter afb carbureter stainless steel shim
anybody have an xtra stainless steel shim for 1963 carter afb carb. thank youSee More
seat foam replacement
does anyone out there have any experience with seat foam replacement on a 63/64 Cadillac. I had my seats reupolstered many years ago in original leather/fabric and they still look great, but the foam/padding underneath has degradated and compressed to the point the seats look misshapend and are not real supportive when sitting on them. I have looked around for replacement foam and padding specific to my 64CDV but does not appear that anyone manufactures anything. Does anyone have…See More
"Hi Chris,
This is really some fine work you did with the timing cover. As always, I'm very impressed with the work you do and what you discovered with the pinhole. Kudos to you and Russ!
Dennis DiBari"
"It looks great, but the animated picture is spectacular. The talent in this group is impressive."
"Thanks for this timely post. I forgot about the black wooden block that used to be in my trunk. Not sure where it is now. I recently finished a fence project & had a 6" scrap of 4X4 left over so I just made another with the dimensions you…"
Timing cover corrosion
Hey fellas if you're rebuilding your 429 check your timing cover for corrosion behind the water pump Russ and I had 429 engine number two on the dyno today had shimed the oil pump spring for a little more oil pressure he likes to see about 40 lb not 30. had a little too much oil pressure 100 lb remove the oil pump cover to remove the shim engine oil was all milky it had only run about 5 seconds before we shut it down removed the drain plug and ran the oil out it was all milky a little stream…See More
"I do believe the book calls for ATF in the Power Steering Reservoir.
I do find mine gets low about every 6 mos, but no drips to my knowledge. As Dennis said, I think Lucas makes a Power Steering additive for a stop leak application.
Me…"
"Hi Bobby,
Some of the Auto Parts stores now carry Power Steering fluids that have a stop leak additive. I believe Prestone and Valvoline are two of them. If I am a little low, I use one of them. Seems to work…"
Power steering fluid
My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. See More
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Bleeding brakes
Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 5 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue
Power steering fluid
Started by Bobby Brown in General Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 5 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. Continue
1963 AC evaporator core leaking?
Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Again I have issues with my AC system. Had it refilled recently but within a few days the system was empty again. The AC mechanic added tracer fluid to check for leaks, but there are no…Continue
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seat foam replacement
Started by Kevin Robles in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Robles on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
does anyone out there have any experience with seat foam replacement on a 63/64 Cadillac. I had my seats reupolstered many years ago in original leather/fabric and they still look great, but the…Continue
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
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