"Hi Dave
Bracket positive cable is attached with head bolts.
regads
Matti"
Matti Roth's Discussions
Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke P Aug 16. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Any idea how that idle vent valve is supposed to work in 64 Rochester 4GC? There is nothing in 64 Shop Manual and nothing in 64 Delco Rochester 4GC Bulletin. I assume open when idle and closed when…Continue
Steering gear compatibility
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Mar 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The steering gear in my 64 is leaking from steering shaft side and I need to rebuild it. I have used steering gear from 70`s Monte Carlo available. Is there any reason why not to use that temporarily…Continue
Padding under the carpet?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tyler Aug 29. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I would appreciate any info where to put those loose padding pieces under the carpet. 4 big ones are quite simple but how about those smaller triangular parts?and where shall those long black pieces…Continue
My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matti Roth Aug 16. 30 Replies 0 Likes
Several areas in my 64 SDV body need repair and attention. Front bumbers, grille and lights came separately with the car. There is one bigger rust damage behind passenger side front wheel. Windscreen…Continue
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"Can you change from 2nd to 3rd gear manually? ie. With warm engine drive fast (>50 mph) with stick in 2nd gear and then move it to 3rd position. If it changes ok then valves and bands seem to work ok with warm engine. In that case I…"
"It is true that 64 TH400 is not 100% identical to later years, but those differences are minor. Even here in Finland, far away from Caddy home, I can get 64 specific parts without problem. Unfortunately I am not able to tell the solution for…"
"Is there another material you guy think these leveling panels could be made of? Getting ready to put new carpet in and I dont have these panels anymore. Body shop threw them away"
"Yes, for 62, it is a a different OEM number for 64 but I have gone and looked at 64-66 4GC's but I don't think there is much between them. The remans available online for 7024031 have the tang and idle vent valve, and the…"
"Thanks Luke. Do you mean 62 factory service manual?"
"Hi Tony
I used the biggest rebuild kit available from Rockauto. Bearings included there as well."
"Matti
We all do share the experience of the repair process this way
Where did you get the replacement parts you need ? I Enjoy watching your restoration moving forward
Enjoy "
"It does indeed. Vent valve and that actuating tang. The manual says
-position fast idle cam so that fast idle screw is on the highest step of cam
-vent valve actuating tang on pump lever should be contacting vent valve so that the…"
"Steering gear was leaking from steering wheel end so I removed the PS belt and moved can without power steering. Now I learned that PS need to work in MOT inspection, so I need to fix that. I thought it is big job so I bought an used steering box to…"
"Thanks Luke
but I did not catch if your carb has that idle vent valve which I am pointing in photo.
I would like to find out if that was in 64 original Rochester carb of not."
"I have what appears to be the same 4GC in my 62 deville, but I don't know what it does nor does the repair manual really give much insight. "
"I kindly ask anyone who has original Rochester in his 64 to check if there is that idle vent valve in carb. Small plate in my carb says 7024031 so it is original 64. Thank you in advance."
"I bought mine from CaddyDaddy as well."
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 64 DeVille 4 window sedan
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
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- Yes please
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- At 12:39pm on April 16, 2021,
Jason Edge said…
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- Click on www.join.6364cadillac.com for more information on joining the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and the Cadillac LaSalle Club.Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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Correct rims and drums?
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
As I am collecting items for a brake overhaul, I’ve have come across many posts about the aftermarket drums not being of quality like the originals. I am fairly certain the drums I have are not…Continue
Powder Coated Rims
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 4 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a very reputable blasting and powder coating shop near me, come this winter, I am thinking of getting my wheels power coated in preparation for new tires in the spring. Is this a good idea? I…Continue
Dragging to one side
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue
ROCHESTER 4GC
Started by nick f eisenbarth in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Dad passed away in 2020...I inherited his 1963 62 series convertible....it had been sitting since 1997...I put in new gas tank...new fuel filter...had a new head installed with hard valves (to run on…Continue
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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine
in advance, thank you for your help.
Clock ‘64 DeVille
Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
Spark Plug Heat Range
Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.
Here it is:
The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)
The insulator…
ContinueLower Front End Ball Joints
Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Good Morning all!
I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…
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