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If there is too much fluid in the transmission, or there is not enough fluid in the transmission, both situations can cause air to infiltrate (churning or air sucking). Also, check to see how the filter is. …"
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 19 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the…Continue
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the transmission rebuilt about a year and a half ago. The shop provided a one year warranty, so the time to make a claim under the warranty has expired. When i brought the car in to the shop that did the rebuilding, they told me there is nothing wrong with the transmission; just keep driving. Of course,…See More
"Hi David, It is good to have another Chapter member joining us here on the Chapter website! Jason."
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Fleetwood Model 60 Special
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 32390
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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- At 7:16pm on January 10, 2024,
Jason Edge said…
Hi David, It is good to have another Chapter member joining us here on the Chapter website! Jason.
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Trouble with the transmission in my 1963 Fleetwood
Started by David Michael Bigeleisen in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 19 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Dear Cadillac friends:I have a 1963 Fleetwood.The transmission dipstick has bubbles in it when I check the fluid.Also, the transmission shudders when I drive up a slight incline in reverse.I had the…Continue
CLC Membership dues are going up April 1. Join or Renew before March 31 & Save!
Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Here is a breakdown of the rate increases Effective April 1:E-membership…Continue
Sneak Peek at our Next Newsletter Feature - Denis Binette's 14K Mile Coupe de Ville
Started by Jason Edge in Newsletters on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Here is another sneak peak of our next newsletter feature - Denis Binette's 14K mile 1964 Coupe de Ville. I hope to have this distributed within the next couple of weeks. …Continue
Rear Main Seal & Transmission Pump Seal
Started by Jordan Johansen-Moe in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by CHRIS CARLSON Feb 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I need to replace my transmission input seal before spring starts, I’ve been losing a lot of fluid post Sunday drive. I figured I’d do the rear main seal service bulletin at the same…Continue
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
New old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
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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