"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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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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Power Booster Install
Started by Rob Spring in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 15 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey! I’ve seen the 63/64 power booster and master cylinder combination has been covered very clearly. I’m in the process of replacing mine. I was hoping someone could give me insight on a specific…Continue
Complete Front End Rebuild
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Mark Mata on Thursday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I meant to make this a priority over the winter and didn't get that far. I've tried to source all the parts individually, but that is a daunting task. Partly because I don't want to miss any…Continue
1964 Cadillac Deville Neutral Safety switch and Oil Filter Housing Assembly
Started by Michael Monson in Wanted to Buy. Last reply by Russ Austin on Wednesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello, possibly looking a neutral safety switch for a 1964 Deville with the TH-400 and tilt steering. Also, possibly looking for an oil filter housing assembly for a 1964 429 motor. Starting to get…Continue
A Shout Out to Alan Grist & Some Pictures of His 1964 Series 62 4W Sedan
Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
As they say, Better Late Than Never!I want to give a shout out to 63/64 Chapter Member Alan Grist, who brought his 64 Series 62 Four Window Sedan, to the 2025 CLC Winter Board Meeting in Chattanooga,…Continue
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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates
Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
Hey guys,
I have installed the same Edelbrock carb and have done everything the same as Jason’s carb and intake project. In the spring and summer months the car starts, runs and idles great! In the fall and winter months on a cold start, the car starts awful and wants to die until it warms up. I have to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up or it will idle just terrible and try to die. Once it’s warm, it runs fantastic! Whats going on here? I was thinking of removing the…
ContinueNew 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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