I didn't have a car to spotlight this week so I volunteered my own 64 CDV which I have nice and clean for the Classics at the Capital Car show in Raleigh, NC this weekend.

If you check out the 'Cadillac Spotlight' tab you will see my pride and joy below spotlighted. 

If you would like your Cadillac Spotlighted for a week send me an email to…

The Carter AFB and Rochester 4GC were used on the 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs. There was not specific body style, or setup you would see one or the other used and will find either on any particular Cadillac. There were specific model #'s and differences and have posted information I have collected over the years. This might not be complete, but includes the notes I have on file and welcome any updates.

According to the 1964 to 1969 Master Parts book page 219,  The 1964 Carter AFB…

Just like at the old Multiply site you can change what you receive emails for in  your “personal” settings.

390 & 429 Engine and Engine Weight Specs

These are approximations.



core block - 170lb

crank 65 lb

connecting rods and pistons 28 lb

camshaft 9 lb

timing gear and chain 4 lb

oil pan (some don't consider this or the valley pan cover as part of the short block...but will add it here)

SHORT BLOCK TOTAL --> 285 lb



cylinder heads 52…

adillac offered an optional "controlled differential". This is also known as a limited slip/ or posi-traction rear end.  Unlike a regular rear end, that directs power to the wheel with least traction, a controlled/posi rear end directs power to the wheel with…

The Hydramatic Transmissions (used in all 63 body styles and 62 series, 75 series, and commercial chassis in 1964 body styles) often have shims between the rear transmission mount and rear crossmember to reduce lower speed vibration.

In the  1963 Shop Manual, Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle Chapter 7, Section 10 Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation, information found on page 7-11 it states:

"Horizontal or vertical alignment of…

There's a lot of cool things about this Ning webhosting tool. I just figured out the 'Feature' tool.  I can take any picture in a photo album and 'Feature' it which means when you click on the 'Photos' tab the "featured" photo is up top. That is exactly what we need for the Member Cadillac Spotlight picture! 

Click the 'Cadillac Spotlight' tab above or click on https://6364cadillac.ning.com/page/cadilllac-spotlight to check out this week's Cadillac Spotlight - Sam & Karen Jackson's 64 DeVille Convertible in a Washington, DC Parade.

The NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) controls several things. The switch is located near the base of the steering column up around the top facing the dash.  (see picture above).

Information about the switch, installation, removal and…