"Funny you should mention climate control. I'm just finishing up a big ordeal with my car that started out as rebuilding the climate control. In short, Both radiator and heater core were recored, and every refrigeration component was sent down…"
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William R Conte
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Head Gasket on 429 - If it were put on upside down, what would happen?
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3b0iz1uxl3e46 Nov 12, 2021. 28 Replies 0 Likes
My newly rebuilt engine got hot immediately on first run. Did this 3 out of 3 tries, blew hose off first two times. It fails compression test badly.My question it this... Can the head gasket go on…Continue
429 and TH400 rebuilder in central NJ?
Started May 1, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey gang --- I'm stripping the A/C system out of my 64 Coupe deVille for rehab. I also need to repair a rust hole in the pass fender lower area. Since I am doing all of this work, I am considering…Continue
Wiper switch refurbish
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3ft7bqmb7dryo May 29, 2020. 7 Replies 1 Like
Last time I tried to use the wipers they wouldn't turn on. Finally, they did. Then I couldn't turn them back off. I had to unplug the wiper motor. The switch action does not feel as tight and…Continue
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"I know that is a big relief! You expect the worse and when it turns out not to be so bad you will enjoy the results that much better. In other words you appreciate a good running engine when you get past a scare like that. Get that water pump in…"
"I ran the car this evening, and it ran very well, at 186 degrees at the T'Stat housing. Temp gauge read normal, about 1/3 of the way up or so. Same as it did in the past. This time I repainted the radiator support and fan shroud, and put them…"
"I noticed that too, and thought it strange. I bought Fel Pro gaskets from RockAuto, the last pair they had. They matched up hole wise with what came out. I expect to be re installing the radiator support today, and possibly the fan shroud too. I…"
"I brought this up in my rebuild in Feb. i also ordered another gasket, and it was different than the first one!! same supplier!!!i "made a note of that Holes in heads, gaskets, and block are not a 100% one for one match""
"That's great news. Glad it wasn't any thing major.. just a pain in the you know what to disassemble and reassemble."
"I see that I did not mention that I also had ended up with a low compression issue on several cylinders. Three of them were below 100, 1 was 89, 2 was 91, and 8 was 97.
I put the heads back on yesterday with the best Fel Pro gaskets I could get. I…"
"Holes in heads, gaskets, and block are not a 100% one for one match. Strange, but I guess that's how they are. I just got all of my gaskets, thermostat, and oil filters here yesterday afternoon. I also painted the radiator support, so I will be…"
"The closer I'm looking at the parts, the more I feel it's a head gasket issue."
"The water pump is a rebuilt original. It's working fine. I saw the water circulating on the last start, and even during the compression check, so that isn't it.
I pulled the pass side head off. No obvious big blowouts, but the metal around…"
"Did that on the last run. Tank on radiator was getting really hot in about two minutes. I suspect air bubble first time I ran it on Wed, and blew head gaskets at that time."
"Original sender. Glad you mentioned the temp gun. I'm going to pick one up. Looking at photos, the gasket appears to be symmetrical from side to side, except for one hole. From the location of that hole, I suspect that it is the oil supply hole…"
"Regarding the high temperature, did you go back with an original temp sending unit, or known good one? The new aftermarket ones are crap and are miscalibrated and will show HOT on the instrument panel temp gauge. I always use an IR temp gun and…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- Yes, 1964 Coupe deVille
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Membership Number? (Must be a member to Join Chapter & Website)
- 30121
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- Yes
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- At 6:11pm on February 16, 2018,
Jason Edge said…
Hi Bill,
Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
It is great to have another 1963/64 Chapter member joining us on the Website. Make yourself at home!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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Seam Sealer Locations?
Started by Donald Swenson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Donald Swenson yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,Just wondering if anyone has photos to where I need to apply new SEM seam sealer on the front of the fenders to the inner top Cowl area and the corners of the Radiator support?I am in the…Continue
Rear Defroster
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching a YouTube video (I'll attach it below) of a 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special revival and I noticed it was equipped with a rear defrost option (as well as nearly every other option for 1964…Continue
Share your Photos!
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
The wintertime blues are hitting hard as 3-6" of snow is forecasted for later this week. Share your favorite photos of your 63 or 64 Cadillacs! Spring/Summer/Fall cant get here soon enough!Thanks for…Continue
Techniques for replacing pinion seal on differential
Started by allen dilley in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Friday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My 63 Park Avenue has a leak at the differential. My accomlished, experienced, and reliable mechanic has never replaced a seal of this type. I have a pinion seal and differential gasket. I also…Continue
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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?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 1 Like
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!
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