July 2017 Blog Posts (1)

63 cdv timing

ok, today, got a timing light,,

pulled the service manual.. i found were it state the 1 cylinder is front left.  but i couldnt find timing info.  i looked in the engine section and just couldnt fine it.. 

were or what should it be. 

i also did several you tubes on timing, regarding idle timing, total timing and the curve timing,, i picked that up ok and understand what that is all about.. several of the video offerings made it understandable. one guy went from putting in…

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Added by Kim K Kaiser on July 2, 2017 at 2:22am — 2 Comments

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Clock Repair

Started by Michael Vogler in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Mar 22. 6 Replies

63/63 Owners,The clock in my '64 just went out. It appears that the mechanical component is working properly, so I think the coil has failed. I contacted Jerry at Clockworks and he advised that he…Continue

No dash lights, headlights only come on with dimmer

Started by Kenneth Barton in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Barton Mar 22. 6 Replies

I’m in the midst of refreshing some things in my dash. I got my passenger ash tray working for the first time ever apparently, evident by the factory defect tag. “While I’m in here I might as well…Continue

Burning Rubber

Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler Mar 22. 14 Replies

Out of curiosity,, is the 63 64 engine capable of burning rubber off of a stop light?   Not a hold the brake and rev up and release, but from a stop, to burn rubber power?I know mine wont because i…Continue

Down and Out for a Couple of Weeks --> but On the Mend

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler Mar 22. 3 Replies

I have been more than a bit quiet the past couple of weeks due to a really bad fall January 31 where I tore my right knee MCL ligament and ruptured the ACL Ligament. MCL will heal in time but ACL is…Continue

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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed

Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?

My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.

Many thanks,

-Samu

'63 Tailfin Tales

Posted by Mark Mata on February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm 9 Comments

New old stock seat material

Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments

I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…

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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?

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