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Don't know much about it besides it only has minimal surface rust and it's about 95% complete. Can someone help me ballpark a price? Thanks a bunch!
Whoops! didn't notice the original thread. I can't figure out how to delete this post. sorry
How horrible, I wonder how many millions of dollars were damaged by the weather....
One more question. How can I tell if the points are bad? Is it something I can visually see?
Thanks koth!
I have a continuity tester, i'll check it out. How about the points... I know they are easy to install. What about to adjust?
Sorry for the confusion. Yes, I left the old one in and installed a new one in the wrong spot. Then realized what I did (im a rookie) and changed...
1. If I installed my ignition condenser in the wrong spot (on the coil in place of the radio noise condenser) and then installed it in the correct...
Hey everyone. Well everything was running great for about a week. Now the SAME thing is back at it. If I'm on the gas when it shifts from 1st to...
Stock in the 62 fleetwood. Sounds like I just need to tweak a few items.
Haha.... I guess it's funny you say that because I have NO CLUE what it should feel like. I guess it just feels weaker than I like. Yes it is all...
390ci - Should I get a new carb or a carb/intake manifold combo? Feels pretty weak down low. I have some more tweaking to do before I make any...
Holy crap this post has been AMAZINGLY sidelined!
Welp traced it to a single button under the dash (home made). I'm taking it out, i'll see what i can make out of it.
Not sure if i'll put it on ebay (i'll let u know first before i do), i'd still like to figure out what it is. It's definitely aftermarket because...
I figured it out :-) Nice car though! I'm sure i'll have more questions for you.. haha. I've had mine for about 3 months now so i'm deep in the...
On a side note, how can I get a picture under my name like all of you. Is it just cause i'm a newbie?
Yup its coming out, whatever it is all it does now is make a ton of noise (squeaking) when driving.
I'll have to check, if it is it's inside somewhere. That's what i thought also... some old skool amp for the speakers?
It has a cable going from the bottom of the box into a rubber grommet through the firewall. I haven't tracked it yet, just getting some info...
1962 Cadillac. Obviously doesn't look stock.
Thx
390ci 6.4l...yes it does have A/C and the compressor is right up front.
btt
I bought a new coolant temp sensor for my 62 caddy fleetwood and have no idea where it's located and my manual doesn't show it. Any help is...
Cool, thanks!
yeah it still has a mechanical choke on the passenger side. I just want to disconnect the fast idle cam on the driver side. I don't believe it...
My fast idle cam is kinda worn and when hot it doesn't have enough strength to unlock the metal piece that lets the secondary valves open. Can I...
I would like to thank everybody that replied to this post, problem seems to be solved. jagfxr1949 hit it on the head with the ignition condenser....
Hmmm... interesting. Is there an easy way to test this too see if that's the problem? Without buying a new distributor. Also, the ignition...
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