"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…"
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Christian Doerk
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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
Tags: youtube, training, guide-matic, sentinel, twilight
1964 Cadillac Service Department (round table program) training for the Cadillac Comfort Control
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 May 12, 2020. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I digitized the 1964 Cadillac Service Department (round table program) training for the Cadillac Comfort Control. Unfortunately, the original film had a violent red cast, which I did not get…Continue
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"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!"
"Lucky boy :)"
"Hi Mark,
they are all filled with R134a but with mineral oil? Or do they still run all with R12? R12 is absolutely impossible to get or refilled here in Germany. "
"Unfortunately this is a weakness of the A6 compressor. Every car I have owned with the A6 compressor has leaked from the shaft seal. I have never tried replacing the shaft seal but rather, replacing the compressor. The replacement A6 compressors…"
How to change AC compressor shaft seal?
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 removal and installation? I already searched at Rockauto without luck. See More
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 28645
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- yes
Christian Doerk's Blog
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?
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- 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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Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?
Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Patrick Westphal yesterday. 4 Replies 1 Like
My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals. As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged. My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends…Continue
Tags: Electric Choke, Choke Tube
Correct whitewalls
Started by Richard Stanley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just replaced my tires from Diamondback (I had bad results in the past from Coker). It was the second time, due to the age of the tires. About 18 years ago Diamondback made custom whitewalls…Continue
Dino Radiator Leak - Time to Recore!
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge on Thursday. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I had brought up the topic of radiator leaks as a discussion topic for our Chapter Zoom meet-up this past Sunday and thought I would share on our website for everyone and probably do a more formal…Continue
1963 390 upper heater core hose
Started by Kenneth M Karrer in General Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf on Wednesday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, My 63 convertible is a low mileage (34k) original car so while I've done some basics, like replacing radiator hoses, belts, and a few gaskets; I've been trying to leave things as is as…Continue
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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments 1 Like
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…
ContinueNew 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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