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Dragging to one side

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gk350qap28u3 Oct 2, 2023. 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

Shock absorbers and bolts

Started Sep 19, 2023 0 Replies

Time again to change my shocks. No matter if Gabriel,  ACDelco whatever - don't last longer than 3 or 4 years.Problem is the rubber parts thats gliding out of the bottom.But now I have another…Continue

Brake drum stuck

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sammy Sep 14, 2023. 9 Replies

Hi there, after a long time struggling with other issues, health, job and family I'm back on the track, working ob my 63 CdV.Last week I put new brake shoes on front (Raybestos organic as mentioned…Continue

Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Oct 9, 2022. 12 Replies

Hi, read a lot , especially Jasons report of his work, about the blocked gaskets for use with the Edelbrock.Before installation of Olsons gaskets, yesterday I was at my mechanics garage and we looked…Continue

 

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January 14, 2023 - 63/64 Cadillac Chapter Zoom Meet-Up at Zoom

January 14, 2024 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Our next Virtual 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Meet-Up will begin Sunday, January 14, 2023 at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific).  Email invites will be sent to Chapter Members.  If not a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and our 1963/64  Chapter, check out the many benefits at www.benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at…See More
Jan 2
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Sorry I didn't want to offend you in any way.Like I wrote I changed brake parts several times, even wheel bearings and all springs.Did a lot of adjustment, even taken the automatic adjuster out on the side it drags too. No success.But as…"
Oct 2, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Not temperature of the drums and shoes is the issue, braking fluid seems to be boiling when its heated up by exhaust.Yesterday I went to a shop for motorsport and they recommended some heat shield around brake line near exhaust manifold. Maybe…"
Oct 1, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Dragging to one side
"Yes as I wrote I did all this, alignment several times, brake in new shoes etc etcIf the alignment wasn't correct it would drag to one side at any time, if cold or warmed up.But it brakes perfectly straight when brakes are cool and escpecially…"
Sep 30, 2023
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Dragging to one side

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 after all is new / changed.When starting the engine and every part is cool the car brakes perfectly, totally straight.Once the car heats up it drags to the left heavily, even if I didn't brake a lot. So my thought was: The brake line to the front right is very close to the exhaust flange.Maybe I have a…See More
Sep 29, 2023
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Shock absorbers and bolts

Time again to change my shocks. No matter if Gabriel,  ACDelco whatever - don't last longer than 3 or 4 years.Problem is the rubber parts thats gliding out of the bottom.But now I have another problem:The bolts are very worn where you put them on the lower control arm. Is there any source to get new ones (replicas) or good used ones?Thanks,SammySee More
Sep 19, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Brake drum stuck
"UPDATE:This time I was lucky, when taking the wheel off the brake drum became loose.I changed cylinder and hose just to be safe. Everything else was just fine, no issues I could see.Think it was the cylinder. Although changed it 3 or 4 years…"
Sep 14, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Brake drum stuck
"We discussed the problem with aftermarket brake drums, got some old stock from Jason and changed all drums that where out of round to old style but this one was ok.Will try to break it free otherwise drilling holes into drums to reach the…"
Aug 19, 2023
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Brake drum stuck
"Changed them 10 or 12 years ago, don't think it's the hoses, but will try"
Aug 19, 2023
Kurt replied to Sammy's discussion Brake drum stuck
"Are your brake hoses old? I had a similar problem a while back. Turns out it was the brake hoses. When brake hoses age, the rubber swells. The rubber under the crimp sleeve can't expand outward so it pinches off the inner diameter of the hose…"
Aug 19, 2023
Sammy posted a discussion

Brake drum stuck

Hi there, after a long time struggling with other issues, health, job and family I'm back on the track, working ob my 63 CdV.Last week I put new brake shoes on front (Raybestos organic as mentioned to be the best for our cars).Now I wanted to drive for the first time after the swap und had trouble getting the car out of my garage.Drove only around the block realizing front right brake seems to be stuck / locked.Maybe a spring broke or the brake cylinder is stuck, can't get the drum off. Can't…See More
Aug 19, 2023
Jason Edge replied to Sammy's discussion Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket
"You should have two 9 1/6"-24 nuts screwed onto the ends of the studs that hold the heat riser and tail pipe plate in place. Spray them with PB Blaster and let soak a while. If they have never been removed the stud can sometimes snap. Then it…"
Oct 9, 2022
Sammy replied to Sammy's discussion Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket
"Yes I am, but if I don't find a mechanics shop to do that... Was it difficult to get it out?Loosen both connections right and left I guess and do the bolts tend to break?"
Oct 9, 2022
Jason Edge replied to Sammy's discussion Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket
"I would be anxious about leaving it in if it is stuck closed or partially closed. You can leave the pivot shift in place and just cut the butterfly part off."
Oct 8, 2022
Matti Roth replied to Sammy's discussion Heat riser and blocked intake manifold gasket
"You should look the groove for the spring, That is located in the axle and not in the weight, so it shows how the axle and the butterfly are rotating."
Oct 8, 2022

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Modern radio antenna …

Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Just replaced radios for the modern radios with Bluetooth and all the dance things and wanted to share how I went around the antenna knob… I’ve installed a regular two way GM window switch in the…Continue

BOOT

Started by John Inglesby in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Marty Smith on Tuesday. 1 Reply

I recently purchased a new boot for my 64 convertible and was wondering how difficult it s to install. I'm not very mechanical. It looks like the chrome piece behind and at top of seats needs to be…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Cees de Bunje on Monday. 8 Replies

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

TH400 Dipstick Tube Seal

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

In my “rebuild” of the transmission, I ordered a dipstick tube seal. However, I’m not sure if the right one came or how to best install the seal. I am wondering if anyone has replaced this seal OR…Continue

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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?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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