"Makes good sense as advancing the stock timing as the advance should be doing will always reduce engine cylinder heat making the engine to run cooler a bit
Enjoy "
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miraculous overheating ´63 390 - solved
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Aug 26. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hello together,a few weeks ago I ran into a miraculous overheating of my ´63 Sixty Special.The temp gauge showed normal while driving on highway and other streets but then I came into a traffic jam…Continue
Does anybody use 2 Stroke Oil in Gasoline?
Started Jun 25 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello together,I have now driven the first 700 miles with my 63 after purchase. I changed the oil to 10W40 MoS2,new filter and added a lifter additiv, because of some ticking noise coming from the…Continue
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
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"I have argued this point so many times in my life that I could puke coat hangers. I’m so glad you discovered it and believe it! I’ve been fighting my own overheating recently, turned out the vacuum advance canister was…"
"The original concentration mixture does count and SB a 50- 50 mix to work correctly to remove engine heat and produce enough to heat the internal cabin up correctly
From my own experience more than the 50-50 mix will…"
miraculous overheating ´63 390 - solved
Hello together,a few weeks ago I ran into a miraculous overheating of my ´63 Sixty Special.The temp gauge showed normal while driving on highway and other streets but then I came into a traffic jam with a lot of stop-and-go at high summer temperatures and the gauge moved fast to HOT.At first and in panic, I switched on the heater and vent to dissipate some of the heat. After 20 minutes, the traffic jam ended up and while driving again, the temp gauge moved back to normal.My guess was that the…See More
Does anybody use 2 Stroke Oil in Gasoline?
Hello together,I have now driven the first 700 miles with my 63 after purchase. I changed the oil to 10W40 MoS2,new filter and added a lifter additiv, because of some ticking noise coming from the lifters.The noise coming from the lifters now has almost completely disappeared.I want to look after my engine as good as possible. It gets only premium fuel and lead addition.My question is, if someone here is adding some 2 stroke oil to the gasoline?Rumor has it that it is good for old engines...I…See More
"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…"
"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 "
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Electrical. 63. Gen light
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kim K Kaiser 2 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
As i hv become a gauge watcher. I thoight i would hok up a tachomeyer and the little lights on the three gauge unit so i can see at night.So, i put the green wire to the neg, red to power source,…Continue
Turbo trans speedometer connection leak
Started by Tony and Ginny 429 in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My turbo trans speedometer connection at the trans is leaking trans fluid When replacing the seal there — I read in the library I will need to get that from Jason What will be the issue dealing…Continue
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1964 horn bar anti rattle material
Started by Doug Scarrow in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My horn bar rattles and is missing rubber or felt pieces as shown in the attached photo what is this material made of ? It looks like it must be "T" shaped to fit into a slotContinue
Front Shocks for a 1964 Cadillac Eldorado
Started by Walter Anderson Bonner Jr. in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Anders on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone assist me in locating the correct front shock absorbers for my 1964 Cadillac Eldorado. Part number and supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Continue
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Rochester throttle body gasket
Posted by Phil on September 29, 2021 at 8:18am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Hello, would anybody be able to tell me if I’m using the correct gasket on my Rochester throttle body? It doesn’t look right to me. I’m not sure if the carb actually ran with this gasket because I got it used with no history. Any help would be appreciated …
Rumble Sound at 55-60 mph
Posted by Ray Schick on September 20, 2021 at 10:45pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
64 Coupe DeVille , while driving at 55-60 mph I have a oscillating rumble sound . Steering wheel does not shake or vibrate . Transmission mount looks good .Tires were replaced 2 years ago balanced and rebalanced recently. Axel bearings were just replaced, rear differential assembly was just replaced with a Posi track ,pinion bearings good. Fresh gear lube. Driveshaft checked and balanced the other day ,new center bearing installed and new bearing carrier assembly too. Trying to figure this…
Continue1963 series 62 convertible transmission issue
Posted by Matthew VanDeWater on June 22, 2021 at 3:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello I've been restoring a 63 for way to many years. Down to almost done, but have issue with trans linkage, when column in park shift rod 2 inches short. everything original. been trying to find picture of manual rod hooked up from under car to see position of linkage. was wondering if anybody has access for pictures. I wanted to see if my manual linkage is bent wrong out of the trans if somebody dropped the trans or something. Doesn't make sense why it doesn't work. Thanks for any input…
ContinueNew vehicle in the club
Posted by Patrick Westphal on June 17, 2021 at 4:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I was successful in getting a vehicle from the New York contact I talked about at the last club meeting. I am still trying to figure out how to post a picture of the vehicle that is tied with this comment so if you see a random picture of a black convertible in a yard, that's me haha. …
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