Could not afford bring it back to the machine shop. Decided to go for it and replace the head gaskets. During that time I bought a bunch of rubber plugs and plugged off the block and blew the block out with compressed air. The air flow seemed to get much better like it blew something out. Did...
Nope, we pressure checked it the best we could Everything seems good enough to give it another shot. We have a bit of confidence in this.if it doesent look good. In this economy, looking for a deal. Mopars at the strip 56 days away...........clocks ticking.
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We have pulled the heads. Head gaskets holes matching up where they should. P/N's correct. Well everything has gone to a dead end. I blew air through the heads and block. My 2 other partners said they feel there is better flow through block and head. Hopefully dislaged something...
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My sons and their friends and a machine shop rebuilt my 273 for me as a surprise gift. After about 8 minutes the engine blows the left back cylinder head freeze out plug, twice. I.m sure an overpressure situation.
The thermostat is out, top radiator hose hot, bottom cold. Water...
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Have a 9 and1/4 " clutch switching to 10 and 1/2". I have the clutch, pilot bearing etc for both set ups. However I do not have the correct bell housing, and I'm not sure what the difference is between 9 and 1/4 to 10 and 1/2 conversion.I am going to CPW fall fling on Saturday...
Thanks guys for all the help. I was thinking I would need a externally balanced flywheel from what little info I found about it. But internal is correct? I'm thinking I'll go with the 9 1/4" clutch for now and get parts as I go for the 10 and 1/2. I'm anxious to get it running
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I'm hoping you experts can help me out. I have a 1965 barracuda with a 273 engine 4bbl (Commando) I ordered a clutch for it about 8 months ago. My kids gave me an awesome present by rebuilding the engine without me knowing. Great kids and friends!! Anyway it turns out the old clutch...
Hi im trying to figure out my wheel & tire sizing which seems to be rocket science. I bought a 15x8 w/ 4 3/4 bs and it was a little close to the leafs but i dont know how much the tires will be sticking out, but they wouldnt work because Ive got wilwoods on it so It looks like im gonna need...
I live in Ventura(Ojai) there was one in thousand oaks for a while but its not happinin. I would like to start somthing around here but theres not enough mopars in the Ventura county.
Hi Im just about to finish the underneath of my 68 barracuda, Im almost ready to order the front suspension. Its a street/strip if it matters. JUST SUSPENSION, PST...... whos the best to go with?
Thanks, Colton