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    Bewy replied to the thread Cuts out going up hill..
    Make sure the met rod pistons are free to move up & down in their bores. As you load the engine, the piston springs should push the...
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    Bewy replied to the thread 2 barrel to 4 barrel.
    To answer the original question, changing only the carb from a 2 to 4bbl [ & a 4bbl intake ], I agree with the others about 15-20 hp...
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    Bewy replied to the thread My 340 getting 6 mpg.
    I see the ignorance of Newbomb Turk rises to the top in post #107 like cream rising to the top. Larger main air bleeds will lean the...
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    Bewy replied to the thread Hesitation.
    You have not given much info, to add to above. [1] If it has been a long time since the points have been checked/adjusted, then the ign...
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    Bewy replied to the thread Popping thru carb when starting.
    This could be many things, but I think more likely electrical [ ign ]. If points ign, check gap. Check dist cap & rotor for cracks...
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    Bewy replied to the thread Coil Question.
    First, You must test the coil resistance with a DVM the ign off [ no power to the coil ]. If it reads open cct under this condition...
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    Bewy replied to the thread I have a 1965 barracuda it had a transmission with 2 cables and a floor shifter . I changed the transmission to a newer one , what can i do ?.
    You can use the original shifter [ shift knob is a black ball with s/s inserts { buttons } each side, right? ]. I have done it. I...
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    Bewy replied to the thread Pinion angle for a street cruiser.
    Having a zero angle will cause rapid U joint wear because there is no relative movement of the U joint components & all the wear is...
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    Bewy replied to the thread 340 dual point??.
    I do not know why people still mess with points ign, unless it is a true 100% rest deal. What's next, modifying the front of the engine...
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    Bewy replied to the thread What cam to use in a 318.
    Re-grinding a stock cam to get more lift will leave the lobe physically much smaller..... You may need longer prods. Not the best solution.
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    Bewy replied to the thread crank no start.
    You said you had recently fixed 'issues'. What issues? Maybe they are back.....
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    Bewy replied to the thread 340 dual point??.
    The #2642242 tag # in my Motors Manual lists the dist for 1966 273 4bbl.
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    Bewy replied to the thread rocker shafts installed backwards... long read. but pics!.
    For a mild engine like this, having the shafts upside down will have no long term problem. It just means on initial start up, the oil...
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    Bewy replied to the thread What cam to use in a 318.
    Furz4, You have given this considerable thought....& your reasoning is excellent. The only incompatibility I see is 3.23 gears...
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    Bewy replied to the thread Slant Six Carb Issues.
    Good find!
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