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63 rear main seal
Started by Luther in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 4 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
Hello all , just spent better part of the weekend installing a new rear main seal and pan set on my 63 390 , all though it slowed the leak down considerably , l still have a drip , l used a Felpro…Continue
Very sensitive brakes.
Started by Phil in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 5 hours ago. 16 Replies 1 Like
Hey everyone, how sensitive should the power brakes be? I have just rebuilt the power booster and replaced the master cylinder. The pedal doesn’t have any resistance so I have to be very gentle so…Continue
RPM at 70
Started by Pete Grodem in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt 12 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was questioning if my 63 was shifting into 4th , so I installed a tach and don't notice a 3-4 shift. Cruising at 70 the RPM is at 2600. Sounds high. Has anyone noted RPM's at highway speeds?. I…Continue
Welcome 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Members
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by john w. warner on Saturday. 314 Replies 3 Likes
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Torque converter grab when idling in Drive
Posted by Cliff Johnston on June 14, 2021 at 8:47pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, been quite a while since i have been on here.
I have had an issue with the idle on my 64 Coupe Deville ever since i have had it.
With the Idle set high enough that it is smooth, but still a nice idle, the RPM seems only slightly too high for the stall of the Torque Converter. And therefore it tends to sit there and grab and lunge a bit. So until now, i have been putting the car in Neutral at the lights to stop this happening.
I've had the car dyno tuned and…
ContinueCan you help? Driveshaft Question....
Posted by Chris on May 30, 2021 at 8:55am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello!
Newbie to the group here - we have already found tons of invaluable information on the board, so thanks! We are restoring a 1963 Series 62 Convertible. We are wondering if anyone knows of a source to buy the propellor yoke flange (that bolts to the pinion flange) for the driveshaft? One of our ears partially broke off. Not sure if we can buy just the yoke flange as an aftermarket part, or if it has to be rebuilt by a welder/fab guy? Maybe a salvage yard for a source? Again, any…
ContinueThank you Kurt re: VIN location
Posted by Robert Pellow on April 19, 2021 at 1:07pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I just wanted to say a thank you to Kurt for steering me to the tech tips page on V.I.N. locations. Excellent information. Thanks a bundle.
Robert Pellow
V.I.N. where?
Posted by Robert Pellow on April 18, 2021 at 1:41pm 6 Comments 1 Like
Where can I find the V.I.N. on a 63 convertible? The usual space at the base of the interior windshield on the driver's side has been decimated by weather.
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