James Fraschieri
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No power under load

Started this discussion. Last reply by a5c0048011b941599a2e58cc24e9eb2f Aug 18, 2024. 8 Replies

I'm doing a resto mod on a 63 deville and I want to use the stock drive train instead of an ls swap like everyone else would. The problem I'm running into right now is I have no power under load.…Continue

Transmission questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin May 17, 2024. 8 Replies

Hello all. New member and new to classic cadillacs so I have some questions. Last year I got my hands on a resto-mod 63 coupe deville project and have been making good progress till now. I don't have…Continue

 

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Jason Edge replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"If it seems to be starving for fuel underload, you need to check your fuel lines from the tank to the carb. At the tank are rubber lines to the metal feed lines. They are notorious for dry rotting after 60 years, with age cracks that create a…"
Aug 15, 2024
Russ Austin replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"Check the coil, it may be going bad. Also the condenser. "
Aug 14, 2024
James Fraschieri replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"I changed out the metering rods, re timed and re adjusted the carb and took the car down the road again. Things started out better but when I turned around about a mile down the road it was back to the same old problems. No power, wouldn't Rev…"
Aug 14, 2024
Russ Austin replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"The 2 adjusters are for idle only. You will need to swap out the metering rods and possibly the jets. Go to this link as it is the chart to adjust your 600 cfm carb.  The stock carb is at #1 in the middle.  You need to go rich so go to the…"
Aug 8, 2024
Dennis P. DiBari replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"Hi James, Russ makes a great point.  You might be running too lean - open the adjusters a bit.  You can also check your vacuum advance with the timing light attached; reattach the vacuum and see if it advances with the car running. …"
Aug 8, 2024
Russ Austin replied to James Fraschieri's discussion No power under load
"The carb is running lean, bump it up 2 steps for cruise and power. "
Aug 7, 2024
James Fraschieri posted a discussion

No power under load

I'm doing a resto mod on a 63 deville and I want to use the stock drive train instead of an ls swap like everyone else would. The problem I'm running into right now is I have no power under load. When cold it revs fine and sounds good but when under a load and warmed it it falls on its face and won't get out of its own way. Timing was set with a light and carb was roughed in and is close (edelbrock 600cfm) so I'm running out of ideas. Broken vacuum advance? Weak fuel pump?See More
Aug 7, 2024
Russ Austin replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"I have a bracket that hooks up to Edelbrock carbs for the TV rod. Comes with the attaching hardware, you just drill 1 hole in the stock bracket. 50.00 plus shipping.   Please email me at russ@thecadishack.com "
May 17, 2024
Jason Edge replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"Not on the HydraMatic. "
May 17, 2024
Jason Edge replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"There is no vacuum to the 1963/64 Hydramatic. The Turbo Hydramatic introduced in 1964 on certain body styles had a vacuum modulator but not the HydraMatic."
May 17, 2024
Dennis P. DiBari replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"James,      There should be a vacuum modulator on the side of the transmission. Dennis DiBari"
May 17, 2024
James Fraschieri replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"My problem is I have none of the original throttle assembly so I will have to fabricate something which won't be an issue. Is there anything vacuum controlled on the transmission? "
May 16, 2024
Jason Edge replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"I am not a Hydra-Matic expert but do know you need the TV Rod. I have them like new gold cadmium plated for $65 ($48.75 for Chapter Members) with the correct connectors at both ends to connect to transmission at bottom and carb throttle plate at…"
May 16, 2024
James Fraschieri replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"Most of my experience is with small block chevys so I'm a bit out of my wheelhouse on this one but I'm enjoying learning new stuff. I have never been very good with transmissions in the first place so this hydra matic is completely unknown…"
May 16, 2024
Dennis P. DiBari replied to James Fraschieri's discussion Transmission questions
"Hi James,      Albeit I am not an expert on transmissions, that TV rod should be hooked up to the linkage, especially when higher throttle is used.  Maybe Jason Edge would have the TV rod off of one of the parts cars? …"
May 16, 2024
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Transmission questions

Hello all. New member and new to classic cadillacs so I have some questions. Last year I got my hands on a resto-mod 63 coupe deville project and have been making good progress till now. I don't have any of the original throttle linkage/pedal assembly including the TV rod. Would not having the TV rod hooked up yet cause the transmission not to upshift? See More
May 16, 2024

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At 4:42pm on May 14, 2024, Jason Edge said…

Hi James, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter & Website. Be sure to tell us about  your 63 Coupe de Ville and make  yourself at home on our website. Jason. 

 
 
 

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1964 Comfort Control

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 1 Reply

A question for the Comfort Control Gurus.I recently pulled my glove box tray out to clean and fix a crack. While I was in there, I noted this gave access to several of the comfort control components.…Continue

Brake wheel cylinder bore

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by SK on Wednesday. 9 Replies

While compiling a parts list for order, I know I have a leaky brake cylinder as well. I note there are two different sizes. If replacing-does the bore size matter as long as they are both the…Continue

Techniques for replacing pinion seal on differential

Started by allen dilley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 3 Replies

My 63 Park Avenue has a leak at the differential.  My accomlished, experienced, and reliable mechanic has never replaced a seal of this type. I have a pinion seal and differential gasket.  I also…Continue

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Front End Rebuild 64 Fleetwood

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by CHRIS CARLSON on Sunday. 1 Reply

I am planning to completely overhaul my front end this spring/summerI think I have a decent parts list going:Upper Ball JointsLower Ball JointsInner Tie RodOuter Tie RodUpper Control Arm…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 12 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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