"Mr. Doerk,
Your question is beyond my level of expertise and I am not near my manual. I write only to suggest or ask if the hot idle compensator for your carburetor is functioning? It believe it should raise the idle speed when the…"
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Comfort Control working as it should
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris McBride Jun 29, 2025. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi friends,after checking all the functions of my Comfort Control of my 1964 Fleetwood, everything is working as it should. The control of the temperature is working really well, except one…Continue
looking for a 429 heat riser and cruise control unit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kurt Jul 6, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am looking for a functioning heat riser valve and a cruise control for a 1964 Cadillac.In principle, the heat riser flap does not have to work. It is only important that the spacer / housing is not…Continue
How to change AC compressor shaft seal?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christian Doerk Jul 22, 2020. 17 Replies 0 Likes
My AC compressor is leaking from the groove I marked with the little screwdriver. It is a broken shaft seal, correct? Where can I get a new seal and do I really need the seal remover tool J-9392 for…Continue
1964 Cadillac Service Department (round table program) training on the Guide-Maric and Twilight Sentinel
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 May 17, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Here is the second and currently also the last film. Digitized 1964 Cadillac Service Department (round table program) training for mechanics on Guide-Maric and Twilight Sentinel.Unfortunately, the…Continue
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Comfort Control working as it should
Hi friends,after checking all the functions of my Comfort Control of my 1964 Fleetwood, everything is working as it should. The control of the temperature is working really well, except one thing... When the car is in idle on a traffic light or driving very slowly, the voltage of the alternator drops about 1.5 volts and the transducer does its job correctly and is switching to warm. On a hot summer day this is not very funny. I always have to shut off the A/C. If I raise the idle a little bit,…See More
"got mine from there, too. Since this modification it's not 100% seal but WAY better than before. Worth doing it. Just about one drop still hanging around ;)"
"I did the same modification end of May this year. For the first 300 mls it was perfect. After that it leaks a little bit. I would guess one or two drops after shutting down with hot oil for 1 hour. So totally acceptable. But it’s still very…"
"Good News! Registration will start from December 1st, 2020"
"When the shop filled the system with R134a it was seal.I drove to a meeting with some friends to Austria with the AC on all the time at very warm weather and had a leak at the new shaft seal again. But probably the shop filled too much R134a. As I…"
"I took my hoses to a business that rebuilds hoses.They take the fittings and splice them to new barrier rubber hose. I used my original hoses for years with the A6 compressor running R134a with no issues. I just decided to replace the 56 year old…"
"In additon to my steeering project,, i have been wanting to change the complressor on my 63 as well,, i read aobut those lighter replacemnt compressors. Mine is the original and at a minimum, the bearing is locked up,,, i had same…"
"Here's an idea for the spacer: I don't know if you have access to a machine shop. Luckily for me, my neighbor is a machinist and made a spacer out of scrap metal when my heat riser cracked. He tried welding the heat riser first but he did…"
looking for a 429 heat riser and cruise control unit
I am looking for a functioning heat riser valve and a cruise control for a 1964 Cadillac.In principle, the heat riser flap does not have to work. It is only important that the spacer / housing is not broken or has a crack.Cruise control does not have to work 100% either. The shaft bushings must not be knocked out.Does anyone have something like that lying around?See More
"I did a lot of research when I decided to upgrade my compressor. I have had other cars with A6 compressors in the past that leaked oil from the shaft seal running R12 and mineral oil. My research showed it was a common problem and there is…"
"Never heard of it!"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
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- 28645
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- yes
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correct size of vacuum hose turbo hydramatic
Posted on November 2, 2014 at 5:19pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm pretty sure anybody here knows the correct size of inner diameter of the rubber vacuum hose from the metal vacuum line to the vacuum modulator assembly? Mine is the original one, too old and does have several cracks now. Now the gear is not shifting anymore or let's say at too high rpm.
I don't have my car around me currently. So unfortunately I can't have a look by myself! :(
Looking for a light blue (color code 33) 64' dash
Posted on February 21, 2014 at 4:20pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
A friend is looking for a new dash in good condition for his 1964 Series 62. His has several cracks and tears. It should be in the light blue color (code 33) if possible.
AC compressor ground wiring
Posted on February 18, 2014 at 6:24am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hey guys,
hope you can help me one more.
I'm wondering how the correct wiring of the AC-compressor ground should be. If you do it like in the original shop manual on page 13-45 (Fig. 13-32, marked red), the compressor does not have any contact to the…
ContinueWhere to get some new vacuum tubes?
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 9:01am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Some of my vacuum tubes are getting old and a bit brittle. Where can I get some new with the correct color-lines? Any tips?
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- At 5:22pm on May 11, 2019,
Tom Bahner said…
My email is tbbahner@aol.com. I can send pics better that way. I have 2 intakes off of 1963 caddy's. I believe 62 to 65 interchange.
- At 10:32am on March 19, 2014,
Christian Doerk said…
Thank you Jason!
- At 9:30am on March 19, 2014,
Jason Edge said…
Welcome to the CLC. I will get you added to our Chapter Roster also. ps...love the background and header here on your personal site. It's is a good reminder that everyone can personalize their page! Everyone check out Christian's page by clicking on http://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/Fleetwood60S
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High idle speed
Started by Rick Yasenchack in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My 1963 Cadillac with original carb, rebuilt professionally and finally adjusted to not stall at stops, but not idles to a point I can drive 25-30 mph with no gas pedal.Nearing the end of a nightmare…Continue
1964 Cadillac DeVille for Sale
Started by Jason Meyer in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
1964 deVille Convertible – $19,700 or Best Offer!Family-owned since new!…Continue
Power Steering Pump Hi Pressure Hose - Shorter Original vs Longer Aftermarket
Started by Jason Edge in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 24. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We had a discussion on the power steering pump to steering gear hi pressure hoses on Sunday's Zoom Meeting and I was explaining the original hose with the crimp in center was considerably shorter…Continue
1963 - 1964 NEW Molded 3/4" Heater Return Hose - $30
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale Oct 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One of our zoom meeting discussion topics from last Sunday was the new replacement for the 3/4" S-shaped heater return hose from heater core outlet nipple at firewall to hot water return pipe. The…Continue
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Authenticity Manual
Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Robert,
I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.
Dennis DiBari
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…
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November 15, 2026 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up
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