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Bill Wolf replied to Kenneth M Karrer's discussion 1963 390 upper heater core hose
"I recently replaced my 63 SDV heater core and found a 3/4" hose at Autozone number C88368 that is very close to the original. I installed it and it went on very easy. "
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Dennis P. DiBari replied to Michael Stinson's discussion Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?
"Hi Michael,      That internal choke tube is quite a delicate operation.  For my 64 - Series 62, the coolant has to drained, the carburetor removed, and the intake manifold taken off.  Once the manifold is carefully removed,…"
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"Rob Schles,  At some point I would like to do this when we have to remove the instrument cluster... replace the dash lights with LED's, add a light to the headlight switch, and splice the wires so parking lights remain on with…"
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Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?

My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals.  As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged.  My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends changing over to an electric choke.  Please advise what is involved in replacing the choke tube:Where to source, part number, etc.What EXACTLY is involved in replacing the choke tube?   What is involved in converting to electric choke?   I think the Rochester carb was refurbished at some point, so…See More
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1963 390 upper heater core hose

Started by Kenneth M Karrer in General Discussion. Last reply by Bill Wolf 8 minutes ago. 5 Replies

Hello,      My 63 convertible is a low mileage (34k) original car so while I've done some basics, like replacing radiator hoses, belts, and a few gaskets; I've been trying to leave things as is as…Continue

Replace Choke Tube or Install Electric Choke?

Started by Michael Stinson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari 2 hours ago. 3 Replies

My mechanic has sourced a choke housing and new internals.  As you might expect, the choke tube is damaged and or clogged.  My options are to either replace the choke tube, or my mechanic recommends…Continue

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lighted headlight switch

Started by Bill Wolf in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Stinson 2 hours ago. 3 Replies

I had to replace the heater core in my 63 SDV, so I decided to replace all the dash lights with LED's. and replaced all the vacuum lines. While I was in there, I added a light to the headlight switch…Continue

Welcome Returning Member Maurice Hamelick from the Netherlands!

Started by Jason Edge in Chapter Discussion. Last reply by Maurice Hamelink yesterday. 2 Replies

I wanted to give a shout out to returning Chapter Member Maurice Hamelick with his 1963 Four Window Sedan de Ville which was featured in our July 2016 Newsletter. Check out the newsletter via the…Continue

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Edelbrock Carb Block off Plates

Posted by Chase on March 12, 2025 at 2:05pm 14 Comments

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…

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'63 Tailfin Tales

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New old stock seat material

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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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