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"Funny you should mention climate control. I'm just finishing up a big ordeal with my…"

William R Conte replied Nov 20, 2021 to More Bling and Another Upgrade for Dino.

9 Nov 21, 2021
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"I ran the car this evening, and it ran very well, at 186 degrees at the T'Stat housi…"

William R Conte replied May 6, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I noticed that too, and thought it strange. I bought Fel Pro gaskets from RockAuto,…"

William R Conte replied May 2, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I see that I did not mention that I also had ended up with a low compression issue o…"

William R Conte replied Apr 30, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"Holes in heads, gaskets, and block are not a 100% one for one match. Strange, but I…"

William R Conte replied Apr 28, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"The closer I'm looking at the parts, the more I feel it's a head gasket issue. It wo…"

William R Conte replied Apr 25, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"The water pump is a rebuilt original. It's working fine. I saw the water circulating…"

William R Conte replied Apr 25, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"I had tested the thermostat in a pan of heated water and accurate electric thermomet…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"Original sender. Glad you mentioned the temp gun. I'm going to pick one up. Looking…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

"It was a complete rebuild, top to bottom. It got an overbore by .020 and new pistons…"

William R Conte replied Apr 24, 2021 to Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?

28 Nov 12, 2021

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Adapt, Improvise and Move an Cadillac Engine!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 23 hours ago. 1 Reply

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and give a quick update on a couple of things and share a garage thing I thought you might get a kick out of. First, my arm is out of the brace as of last Monday…Continue

Front Fender Skirt Backing Bracket Access – Question + Cad Plate Love

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 1 Reply

Hello all,I’m in the middle of swapping out the front fender skirt backing brackets on my ’64 Fleetwood and had a quick question for the group. I picked up a beautiful fresh set of cadmium plated…Continue

Power Booster Install

Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Rob Spring Apr 8. 9 Replies

Hey! I’ve seen the 63/64 power booster and master cylinder combination has been covered very clearly. I’m in the process of replacing mine. I was hoping someone could give me insight on a specific…Continue

1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly

Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin Apr 7. 3 Replies

Hello, possibly looking a neutral safety switch for a 1964 Deville with the TH-400 and tilt steering.  Also, possibly looking for an oil filter housing assembly for a 1964 429 motor.  Starting to get…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 13 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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