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Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke P Aug 16. 6 Replies

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

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

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

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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Matti Roth liked Tony and Ginny 429's discussion Reading Spark Plugs
Monday
Matti Roth liked Tony and Ginny 429's discussion The Cadillac 429 engine is a unique Torgue monster
Sep 18
Matti Roth replied to Dave Fundaburg's discussion 1964 rear starter bracket with thm trans.
"Hi Dave  Bracket positive cable is attached with head bolts. regads Matti"
Sep 17
Matti Roth replied to Logan Robb's discussion 64 Fleetwood Trans Issues
"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…"
Sep 16
Matti Roth replied to Logan Robb's discussion 64 Fleetwood Trans Issues
"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…"
Sep 13
Tyler replied to Matti Roth's discussion Padding under the carpet?
"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"
Aug 29
Luke P replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"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…"
Aug 16
Matti Roth replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"Thanks Luke. Do you mean 62 factory service manual?"
Aug 16
Matti Roth replied to Matti Roth's discussion My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations
"Hi Tony I used the biggest rebuild kit available from Rockauto. Bearings included there as well."
Aug 16
Tony and Ginny 429 replied to Matti Roth's discussion My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations
"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 "
Aug 15
Luke P replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"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…"
Aug 15
Matti Roth replied to Matti Roth's discussion My 64 Sedan Deville body reparations
"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…"
Aug 15
Matti Roth replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"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."
Aug 15
Luke P replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"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.  "
Aug 15
Matti Roth replied to Matti Roth's discussion Rochester 4GC idle vent valve?
"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."
Aug 15
Matti Roth replied to Joe DiIaconi's discussion Front and rear engine seals
"I bought mine from CaddyDaddy as well."
Aug 11

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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 #?
#33333
1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
Yes please

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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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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…

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Lower Front End Ball Joints

Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments

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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