"Yesterday I cleaned up the groundings.
Primarily I cleaned the battery cable to frame and radiator support.
Both straps from cylinder head to firewall were loose and corroded. Therefore, I cleaned these straps specially and fastened them with new…"
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Temp Gauge Mystery in my ´63
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefan May 3. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hello together,a few days ago I changed the old broken temp sensor at my ´63 390cui engine.I used an ACDELCO part-no.2131140.With the old sensor, the gauge didn´t move at all.With the new ACDELCO,…Continue
Bolt Size for Seat Belts in a 63 Fleetwood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Apr 6. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello together,I would like to retrofit seat belts in my 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special. It has the mounting holes under the carpet.I used the "search-box" but couldn´t find the right info.My question is:…Continue
´63 engine knocking 390cui solved :-)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Apr 1. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello together,as I mentioned in my previous post, my newest purchase -a 63 Fleetwood 60 Special- had some bad engine knocking when accelerating and I tried to figure out, whats the problem.I was…Continue
Recommendations for Pertronix Ingition on a ´63 390cui?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kurt Mar 25. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,my name is Stefan and this is my first post in this forum. I´m from germany and very happy to own and drive a 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special in a very nice condition. It has been delivered by…Continue
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"Some of the temp sending units on the market are not good and give incorrect readings — Hot
I think Jason or Russ have the good ones
Do not use plumbers tape or a sealant when installing that sending unit
Enjoy "
"Thank you, yes this is my plan now :-)
Checking the ground connections in the engine compartment will be no problem. But are there any special ground connections to the instrument cluster, that have to be checked?
Or do the screws only form the…"
"Always clean the grounds First when trouble shooting an electrical issue on these cars and go from there
So very often just cleaning the ground will Fix the problem and a super easy cheep Fix
Enjoy "
"Hello everybody,
yesterday I changed the thermostat. As I suspected it was broken. Rusty and stuck.
While I was removing it from the case, there was a small "pffft" and then some cooling fluid sloshed out of the engine. So it seems that…"
"Thank you Kurt,
yes, a stubburn air bubble could also be the problem. So I´m going to drill a small "steam hole" into the case of the new thermostat to prevent new air bubbles in the thermostat housing."
"The half way mark on a proper working temp gauge is 200 degrees
You should be running a bit past the first quarter mark ( between a quarter and half way mark ) on the gauge with a 180 degree thermostat in the engine at operating…"
"Just to add: I had a similar problem. In my case it was air in the cooling system. I had a minor leak at one of the heater hose connections. Even though the radiator looked full, there was an air bubble in the block. My guess is that the air bubble…"
"Stefan
Get the better STANT thermostat
When they Fail they stay in the open position preventing overheating and getting you stuck someplace
Enjoy "
"I agree with Kurt and the other previous posts:
I have got installed a new brake booster, lines and pads on our 63 Fleetwood 60 special and it stops on a dime every time, you touch the pedal.
Very comfortable, when you get used to the right foot…"
"Thank you Russ :-)
As a precaution, I would order a couple of thermostats from Rockauto in case one should be dead-on-arrival.
The shop manual says: 180°Celsius so I will choose some from the Premium category from Rockauto."
"A sticking thermostat is a possibility. Had it like that in my old truck. "
Temp Gauge Mystery in my ´63
Hello together,a few days ago I changed the old broken temp sensor at my ´63 390cui engine.I used an ACDELCO part-no.2131140.With the old sensor, the gauge didn´t move at all.With the new ACDELCO, during normal driving with a cold engine, the gauge moves in the HOT direction within the first 5 minutes until it reaches HOT and higher. Then suddenly falls back to the center again and shows normal temperature levels during the whole rest of the test drive.This behaviour of the temp gauge can be…See More
"Just add top what Kurt said, when I part a car out I will often wedge my shoulders between the back of the front seat and force down and backward. Works about 90% of the time to quickly Dislodge seat from that hook."
"Member Mr.Preston Bealle previously noted:
I got this done tonight after a few weeks of fiddling around with no luck. I stuck my head on the floor with a strong flashlight, and once I saw the construction of the hooks and the location, I realized…"
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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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Started by Planet-automobile in Wanted to Buy 2 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HiI am looking for a cadillac deville 64 convertible with A/C to restoreabout 10000$if you have any contact meContinue
429 restoration
Started by Matti Roth in Restoration Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 7 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, and thanks for adding to group!I am restoring 1964 429 engine which I bought as dismantled. It is said to be smoking in driving and has been stored as parts for a year. It is most probably…Continue
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Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge 11 hours ago. 0 Replies 4 Likes
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
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Classic Cadillac Parts For Sale - Misc Items
Started by Jason Edge in For Sale. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 244 Replies 13 Likes
I have posted a few Misc items over on my Classic Cadillac Parts Facebook page at…Continue
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Thank you Kurt re: VIN location
Posted by Robert Pellow on April 19, 2021 at 1:07pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I just wanted to say a thank you to Kurt for steering me to the tech tips page on V.I.N. locations. Excellent information. Thanks a bundle.
Robert Pellow
V.I.N. where?
Posted by Robert Pellow on April 18, 2021 at 1:41pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Where can I find the V.I.N. on a 63 convertible? The usual space at the base of the interior windshield on the driver's side has been decimated by weather.
63 Trunk detail
Posted by Bob Pontius on April 8, 2021 at 3:07pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Jason, I liked the detail and information you have provided. I would like to do mine similar to yours. Can you help? Do you have trunk material? OPGI is sending the trunk product for my 63 Fleetwood. But it does cover the entire trunk as yours was done. If you do not have can you give me a reference? Thanks!! Bob
Car lift and jack stands
Posted by Les Eastling on March 23, 2021 at 10:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I mentioned during the 63/64 chapter zoom meeting on 3/21 that we had installed a car lift in our garage. Someone asked what kind and I didn't have the info at hand, so here is a link to it and also a link to some tall jack stands we use to add more stability to the car and an additional safety factor. There is something about getting underneath one of these cars that makes me a little nervous! …
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