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"I am happy that I took the time and checked all friction plates in all clutches. 4 o…"

Matti Roth replied Feb 4, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Rear support has major deformation after 57 years. Only 65 tmls driven but already i…"

Matti Roth replied Feb 3, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Thanks Tony I do this slowly and carefully, trying to follow Shop manual and selecte…"

Matti Roth replied Feb 2, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Oil pump gets new bushings and seals "

Matti Roth replied Feb 2, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Testing detent solenoid with 12V power."

Matti Roth replied Jan 31, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Valve body is easy to check and clean with help from Shop manual. Dismantling, clean…"

Matti Roth replied Jan 31, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Big thanks, Anders! Looks like I will get all I need from Björn in MrMechanic. Tack…"

Matti Roth replied Jan 27, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"I opened governor, cleaned the valve and it started to move like it should. It seems…"

Matti Roth replied Jan 27, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"Rear band is ok, I took closer look. "

Matti Roth replied Jan 27, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

"I did not notice that but will check! Thanks Mark."

Matti Roth replied Jan 26, 2022 to 64 TH400 refresh

36 Apr 3, 2022

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Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #3

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 11 hours ago. 5 Replies

Not much of an Update and Questions: I was inspecting the top end and had removed the air cleaner in preparation to replace the intake. It was dirty so decided it needed a wipe down. My goof was…Continue

headlight / dimmer switch confusion (63 Sedan Deville)

Started by Bill Wolf in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf yesterday. 4 Replies

The schematics are from the repair manual and show a LIGHT BLUE wire coming from the headlight switch to the dimmer switch. From the dimmer switch to the low beams on a TAN wire and to the high beams…Continue

Replacement Front Crankshaft Seal - 1964 Eldorado (429ci)

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 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 on Wednesday. 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

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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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