"Pop the battery cable off while running. If it shuts off you know the alternator is not working as it should or wiring isn't correct. I would double check all the connections, especially at back of alternator."
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"Correct. Alternator may do it.
Dennis DiBari"
"With the new VR its at 12, so now I’m thinking alt is not charging enuf. "
"Dave,
With the erratic shift in voltage, it sounds like a regulator. Seventeen volts could blow your dash lights. Be careful not to run it long. Check alternator, then do the regulator.
Dennis DiBari"
"Before any of the changes, it was 16-17. Then only 12 and change after each change. I will test alt. "
"Hi Dave,
While the car is running, what is the volt output on the voltmeter with everything connected? You should be putting out about 14.3 volts. My light stayed on last spring because the regulator was bad (the…"
"GEN light can stay on if your Alternator is bad or not creating current. A quick way to see if they are working is to take a steel wrench and touch the rear center section. If working, it will be magnetized and draw the wrench (or any other…"
"Ok, I installed the new VR and then started the car and GEN light stayed on, no matter the RPM. So then I kept the new VR and installed the regulator harness I bot from Russ(thanks). GEN light stayed on when I started. I did check the…"
"The item circled is to suppress radio noise only. The capacitor for the points is on the coil. Wde did discuss the ignition switch having 4 positions, are you in the "OFF" position and not the far left "ACC"…"
"Hi Dave,
That is the regulator radio capacitor. They are used to prevent points from burning and to reduce radio static for the AM radio. This may have an effect. I would replace it and try the new harness from…"
"Have a new regulator, but what is the item in the red circle? GEN light stays on with and without the circled item installed! Now what is causing gen light to stay on?"
Parts Car # 60 is History!
Here is my last view of a parts car when I have them stripped and taken to the local metal yard TT&E.Last night I removed the rear end assembly and other odds and ends under the rear of Parts Car #60 and strapped down for the short trip to the metal yard. It is always sort of a relief to get one completed, but know I will be looking for another one before too long. I need to finish my fence project and putting parts up from this car, but know if the opportunity arises I will jump on #61…See More
""Hope I can see the deformations..." --> lay it on anything flat"What grease to use?" --> shouldn't really matter. I just used a couple of dabs of sealer only to tack the gasket in place. The gasket will form your seal…"
"Hope I can see the deformations...What grease to use? Maybe an example, make etc would help..."
"Hi Randy, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. Tells us a bit about your 64 Convertible when you get a chance. Jason. "
"It just aired. My spectrum internet tv service should have it on demand soon."
"Jason,
That's a nice looking 64 convertible. I never saw the episode; missed that one.
Dennis DiBari"
This Old House Season 46 Episode 1 Premier with 1964 de Ville Convertible
I was renewing my This Old House Insider subscription which gives me full access to every episode back to Season 1, Episode 1 in 1979, and noted a 1964 convertible for the promo picture for the latest season 46 premier where they head to Nashville. This aired Sept 26, 2024 during my recent road trip to San Antonio and missed it.When I see a 63 or 64 Caddy, it always stops me dead in my tracks and had to check out a bit of it to see the 64 Caddy. Here is the promo picture and took a couple of…See More
"Thanks Jason,
My car was garaged it's entire life but obviously there is some fade in the paint. The plan is pull the engine next year to do the rear main seal/rear main cap mod, motor mounts, and to get painted so maybe i'll…"
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I have noticed that after I drive for 5-10 miles or more and then shut off the car, it hesitates when I go to start? Anyone experience this before and if so, what was the fix?Continue
Parts Car # 60 is History!
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Here is my last view of a parts car when I have them stripped and taken to the local metal yard TT&E.Last night I removed the rear end assembly and other odds and ends under the rear of Parts Car…Continue
Trans Pan Seal Replacement
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Since I purchased my 64 Fleetwood nearly a year ago, its had a transmission leak that has gradually gotten worse. Not to mention the intermittent no shift to third issue I have been struggling to…Continue
This Old House Season 46 Episode 1 Premier with 1964 de Ville Convertible
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I was renewing my This Old House Insider subscription which gives me full access to every episode back to Season 1, Episode 1 in 1979, and noted a 1964 convertible for the promo picture for the…Continue
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New 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…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
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?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
accumulator dryer
Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Who rebuilds original AC accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year , There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A What is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks
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