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"Thanks Russ, all. I am gonna have another person, I know take a look at it. He is more familiar with older cars. I will keep you posted if I need a new manifold I will let you know"
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Brake Booster not enough compression
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Aug 17, 2025. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock. Did not know.Just had engine…Continue
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"Okay thank you Russ, and I agree with earlier comment about the nice job on yours. I was impressed by many of the pictures.
I’m not a mechanic and I am learning about this compression stuff and all that. After over two years, I finally got my…"
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"Hi Wayne. Rick Yasenchack here. In your picture "vacuum lines B4, the copper line going into intake manifold-did this just side into mainfold without any fitting?
I'm thinking this is a source of low compression to the…"
"My sedan has an aftermarket booster and master cylinder. The brake pedal is rock hard as in there is no swish in the pedal before there is braking, or another way to say it is there is no pedal drop before I have brakes being applied. "
"I’m puzzled by your reply 🤔. You stated aftermarket will be rock hard and same time one on your sedan and works great???"
"I will check on that Monday, the hose is new I know. Will check size and type "
"How is the vacuum hose I wrote you about?
Dennis DiBari"
"He is only pulling about 12-15 off the carb, was going to play with timing which needed tweaking and he thought it would improve some
booster looks aftermarket and was new when I purchased, and always hard pedal.
Im just about to get car…"
"If the booster is an aftermarket one, they are rock hard on the pedal. I have one in my sedan and the brakes are great. A vac pump is not necessary unless the vacuum is low. if the vac is low, then there are engine problems, not brake…"
"Hi Rick,
A lot of GM car owners make the mistake of having a 3/8" gas line hose from the check valve on the booster to the back of the carburetor. Please make sure that you have/get a Certified 11/32" Vacuum…"
"Make sure there is good vacuum going to the booster, and that the check valve is working. "
Brake Booster not enough compression
I bought my 63 2-door convertible 62 series a few years back, previous owner said a new brake booster was just installed and that was why brake pedal was a rock. Did not know.Just had engine reworked and I completely redid brakes. Engine back in and running, brakes still like rock. Mechanic only getting about 12-15psi I beleive he said. He is not sure what to do other than add electric booster pump, going to test booster in morningAny suggestions before summer ends in OhioSee More
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1964 Cadillac wagon by Victor Body Works
Started by john w. warner in For Sale. Last reply by Logan Robb 11 hours ago. 2 Replies 1 Like
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1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Eyebrow Molding
Started by Stephen Pechenik in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am readying my Fleetwood to be painted. I need to replace the driver's side left chrome eyebrow molding (below the headlights). It appears to be made from pot metal. Mine is broken and I need to…Continue
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Hi everyone I would like to know dose anybody here have a tissue holder fitted to their car if so could you please send me a picture of it thanks in advance 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 0 Likes
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
New 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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