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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…

Hello fellers. I am tryin to get my old Caddy back together but have a project car in front of it at the moment. So I may not be very active on this site for a little bit. Good luck and God bless you uns. Bill

Jason, thanks for getting a new site started. Looks like a bunch are already here!

David

1963 Horns

In 1963 there were two conch shell shaped horns roughly 5" diameter. One Hi Note and one Lo Note.  They were marked with the 'L' and 'H' inside the lip of the horn.  The standard 1963 Hi note horn was originally part # 900-0444, but was then replaced with the smaller 1964 style Hi Note horn # 900 0514 as stock was depleted.  The standard 1963 Lo note horn was originally part # 900-0429,…