hi all - query about engine pinging. i am running high octane fuel but can detect some pinging in the engine under load.  i suspect i need to adjust timing - retard timing to reduce ping from memory - can someone advise clockwise or counter clockwise to retard the timing or any other advice cheers

Years before there was an Eastern NC CLC Region I had joined the Carolina CLC Region which is based in Charlotte and the western part of North Carolina. Well, I was a member on paper only as I never made it out to any meet-ups. In 2006 the Eastern NC CLC Region was formed and I was at the very first meet-up at McCalls Restaurant in Clayton, NC on Feb 25, 2006 and have been active off and on in our own Raleigh and Eastern  NC based region.  

With an increased desire to participate in…

Posting stuff on our new site is much easier than the old site and encourage everyone to post Helpful Tips, and other useful information. I have a ton of other stuff to reload from the old site but it will take time.  Many of you have expertise in different areas and like to see our members posting information we can all use.

Once Posted I can link to it from our Help Topics page as I did for David Murray's recent blog on how to repair the…

I just received the following information regarding the CLC Museum Calendars for 2013 and encourage everyone to order 1 or more!  These are fantastic quality calendars showcasing some fantastic Cadillacs. (We had a chapter members car included last year.) Remember that Proceeds go to support the Cadillac LaSalle Club Research Center. To access the order form click on…

I have not been able to post much this year been to busy with kids and work.  However I am making my annual treck to Hershey.  My spaces are GDC 21-22 in the green field right in front of the Giant Center.  I am going to be bringing a lot of 63, 64 parts as well as 58-60.  I have a solid Texas 63 hood that I will bring if someone needs one, for $125.  I can send to pictures to anyone interested.  I am brining a solid 64 rear bumper center that has some small dents but it is a great core for…

Hey Russ, It's great to  have someone with all your experience and knowledge in our growing Cadillac LaSalle Club and 1963 & 1964 Cadillac Chapter!  You are a HUGE asset to our chapter and the CLC and am glad to have you as part of our 63/64 Cadillac Chapter!!!!!!

Jason

This week we spotlight Joe Wilson's 1963 Fleetwood 60 Special.

Joe's Caddy is…