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"Are you setting the TV rod with the throttle rod disconnected from the carb? The vac…"

Russ Austin replied on Tuesday to TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

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"Its not the TV rod, the trans is in need of a rebuild. Fluid is bypassing internal s…"

Russ Austin replied on Monday to TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

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"If you are changing the spherical joint, remove the nut and get a sledge hammer. It…"

Russ Austin replied on Saturday to Rear suspension project

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"Shocks come out first, then the upper A arm so the car can be raised to remove the s…"

Russ Austin replied on Saturday to Rear suspension project

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Russ Austin replied May 8 to Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #3

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"Good work"

Russ Austin replied May 5 to Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #2

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"You will need to fatten up the mixture on the rods. The car will run very lean and h…"

Russ Austin replied May 2 to Logans Intake Project, 1964 Fleetwood, Progress Report #1

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"Not understanding what you are after. "

Russ Austin replied Apr 28 to headlight / dimmer switch confusion (63 Sedan Deville)

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"Thats the back up light wires, no need to do anything with them. I can usually repai…"

Russ Austin replied Apr 7 to 1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly

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"I think that the gasket is more of a chaff guard that a seal. The original material…"

Russ Austin replied Apr 6 to Power Booster Install

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Rear suspension project

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon yesterday. 9 Replies

I’m starting the complete rear suspension update/upgrade-new springs and shocks,replacing spherical joint and bushings on yoke and control links! Just wondering if there are any tips to help with the…Continue

TV rod adjustment 1963 Cad

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Tuesday. 4 Replies

I’m struggling with my TV rod adjustment. I’ve been trying to adjust it as per shop manual, but it’s still not OK. When cold, it shifts smoothly through all four gears, when hot, it hesitates (lots…Continue

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Vintage Promo Picture #3 - 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in Royal Maroon

Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies

Here is the 3rd picture in my collection of "Promo Pictures" - a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.  This 60 Special appears to be Royal Maroon, Paint Code 52.  Not sure exactly how these were used, but they…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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