The 64 Cadillac 429 engine ——produces 480 lbs of torque @ 3000 RPMs—- tacking out at 4600 RPMS
That is extremely crazy high torque number for any gasoline powered engine
That is the power in your seat of your pants feeling when pulling always from a stop light —-and is know to be addictive in the world of motor car and trucks
As an example the brand new 2022 high performance center engine corvette produces 275 lbs of torque on its high performance gas engine
So now you know why—— driving these year Cadillacs is the special pleasure you enjoy including the best smoothest riding Cadillac suspension - driving with one finger in complete luxury —-top down in my case
So many people have a need to express how beautiful they think the car is —- constantly - and I do have to agree with every one of them
My Cadillac has been out and about a few times over the last few days and running as you might expect it would being my Cadillac
Driving my 64 Cadillac converts smoothness and power ——-is A Dreamy - Dream come true driving experience
Enjoy
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Good Morning, Tony,
I always enjoy your stories and shared experience about driving your beautiful '64 de Ville. I feel the same way when driving mine. I've started describing my driving time to my wife as my "Cadillac Therapy".
The torque is remarkable and does push you back in the seat when you hit the accelerator, whether from a dead stop or when passing some lame Porsche. :-D
And thanks for your advice on the Voltage Regulator. I cleaned to bare metal every connection and am still having the problem, though much less so. I confess that the red wire connection to the voltage regulator broke when I removed the clip for cleaning, and I had to solder the wire and clip together (being that it was Sunday night at 9pm and no auto parts stores were open). I suspect that my original wiring harness my be bad (notwithstanding my improvised soldering), and I've ordered a new one. It should be here in a couple of days. I'll keep you posted.
Michael
Mike
Looks to me you have —-a very good Therapist ! - money well spent if that is the result
A wife that enjoys the Cadillac and supports us is a very important thing with a hobby toy like ours
Pls Do explain the issue you are still having
If it’s the Gen light coming on at idle you need to increase the idle speed just a bit until it stays out out an idle
An eight turn or two on the carb idle adjustment screw should do it
if you have the Carter or Edelbrock carb remove the air cleaner - with the engine off - manually open the carb to full open —-you will see the adjustment screw closest to the carb body on the linkage you are holding open
Start the engine to see the results
Do not start the engine with the air cleaner off
If you set the idle to high at a stop sign you will feel the trans torque converter working against the brakes so ——avoid that ( idle too high )
If another issue let me know
Enjoy
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Email me (Tom.reichenberger@ipsper.com) or call me (210-739-4854) if you’re interested…..I live in San Antonio, TX.
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Thanks.
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