David Thomas's Discussions (38)

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"Great news, Kim! ZRod Amsoil is all the oil you need for that engine. It has all the…"

David Thomas replied Oct 16, 2017 to new issue (banging head now)

47 Oct 18, 2017

"Rest assured, if the carburetor can't control gravity pressure from a mostly full fu…"

David Thomas replied Oct 15, 2017 to new issue (banging head now)

47 Oct 18, 2017

"Hi Kim, sorry you're having fuel issues. The reason your carburetor is leaking fuel,…"

David Thomas replied Oct 15, 2017 to new issue (banging head now)

47 Oct 18, 2017

"Hi Kim, welcome to the 63-64 web site! The bushing bolts being loose could cause the…"

David Thomas replied Jun 28, 2017 to 63 pull on braking

32 Jun 28, 2017
Reply by Kim K Kaiser

"Jason, they did refinish the part. It was a dull worn original finish when I mailed…"

David Thomas replied Oct 20, 2016 to Carter AFB Idle Step Up Actuator

8 Oct 20, 2016

"Clovis, Yes, it is the original part to the car. Rebuild including the return shippi…"

David Thomas replied Oct 20, 2016 to Carter AFB Idle Step Up Actuator

8 Oct 20, 2016

"Thanks Russ. For many years I've read on the CLC board how good these folks are. Thi…"

David Thomas replied Oct 19, 2016 to Carter AFB Idle Step Up Actuator

8 Oct 20, 2016

"The Rochester idle is adjusted with an air bleed screw on the base of the carb.  Th…"

David Thomas replied Oct 9, 2016 to Stalling engine when put in reverse

3 Oct 9, 2016
Reply by David Thomas

"The original is a white/cream color plastic. The manifold vacuum comes in from a hos…"

David Thomas replied Sep 19, 2016 to Air Conditioning issue vacuum related?

19 Oct 13, 2017

"Hi Doug, welcome back and good show on the 61 & 63! On the 63 and most likely al…"

David Thomas replied Sep 18, 2016 to Air Conditioning issue vacuum related?

19 Oct 13, 2017

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Replacement Front Crankshaft Seal - 1964 Eldorado (429ci)

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 2 hours ago. 2 Replies

My mechanic is having difficulty sourcing a front crankshaft seal.  Can anyone recommend a replacement front crankshaft seal, and where to purchase?  Amazon has a few that I think(?) are replacements…Continue

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Original Rim Color

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Stinson 11 hours ago. 3 Replies

When I get some new shoes for my 64 Fleetwood, I'd like to recondition the rims. I'd thought of getting them powder coated, and still plan to eventually, but the $700 quote I received shunted that…Continue

Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #2

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 1 Reply

Hello all!Just a short update this evening!I wrestled with the exhaust manifold studs and ultimately chickened out on replacing all 4 of the studs. I only replaced the stud that I spun the threads…Continue

Rear main seal

Started by Phillip Hill in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Monson on Monday. 5 Replies

Hi Everyone can somebody tell me where I can get a reliable rear main seal?I have done the end cap modification and replaced the seal twice,after around 500 miles it starts to leak again,not as bad…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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