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vacuum diagrams

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Apr 12, 2023. 4 Replies

Hi All,I've looked thru the diagrams in the help page and dont see any non ac vacuum hose diagrams. im looking for both under the dash and engine bay diagrams. By the way, there also is no vacuum…Continue

 

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Jason Edge replied to Rick Benefield's discussion vacuum diagrams
"There is no general overall vacuum diagram in the 1964 Cadillac Shop Manual for these cars and the ones that are there are mainly stemming from the AC/Heat or Heat System. The Heat system vacuum is on page 13-2, Fig 13-3. I have also inserted…"
Apr 12, 2023
Rick Benefield replied to Rick Benefield's discussion vacuum diagrams
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Apr 12, 2023
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vacuum diagrams

Hi All,I've looked thru the diagrams in the help page and dont see any non ac vacuum hose diagrams. im looking for both under the dash and engine bay diagrams. By the way, there also is no vacuum canister in the engine bay. i dont think it came with one since it was non ac. Am i missing something or do they not exist? my cars vacuum line are horrible, cracked and missing t's and fittings so any help would be appreciated.ThxSee More
Apr 11, 2023
Rick Benefield replied to Matti Roth's discussion 429 restoration
"this is what i was looking at also. i found a local hardware store that has them. crossing my fingers. thank you"
Feb 12, 2022
Rick Benefield replied to Matti Roth's discussion 429 restoration
"i need these guide pins as well, can you give details on where you found them? What size they were. It looks to me like they are .010" under a 1/2""
Feb 12, 2022
Jason Edge left a comment for Rick Benefield
"Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website. This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter. - Click…"
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1964 CDV
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At 12:37pm on July 7, 2021, Jason Edge said…

Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.

This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. Joining the website is free to everyone, however, you must be a CLC member to join the Chapter. 

- 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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Bleeding brakes

Started by Dave Fehrle in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 11 hours ago. 4 Replies

I have finished replacing all the rear suspension and am at the last item, which is bleeding the rear brakes. I am using the Jason Edge vacuum pump method and all went well with the rear passenger…Continue

Power steering fluid

Started by Bobby Brown in General Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 11 hours ago. 7 Replies

My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. Continue

1963 AC evaporator core leaking?

Started by Mark Geertsma in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton yesterday. 2 Replies

Hi all,Again I have issues with my AC system. Had it refilled recently but within a few days the system was empty again. The AC mechanic added tracer fluid to check for leaks, but there are no…Continue

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seat foam replacement

Started by Kevin Robles in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Robles on Wednesday. 3 Replies

does anyone out there have any experience with seat foam replacement on  a 63/64 Cadillac.  I had my seats reupolstered  many years ago in original leather/fabric and they still look great, but the…Continue

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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed

Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

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

Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 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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