Turbo 383 in a A-body Barracuda

leathermandan said
took and changed out the timing cover and water pump today got the oil leak stopped but had a couple of issues with the new pump the housing is thicker than the stock one and had to grind the corner off the bolts to clear the pulley then had to get shorter fan bolts to clear the front of the new pump took the log off he drivers side and got the heat wrap installed looks much better now with all the heat wrap on a buddy come over thats good with Holley carbs found out the bottom shafts are wore out and sucking air like a pig thats why the car is running so lean now ill really have to save some money for a new carb and to covert the rear over to 5x4.5 lug pattern but on the bright side i have a nice set of wheels and tires to put on when i get the money they arrived the other day

You don't need a new carb! You just need to get another base plate. Your buddy should have known that the base plate can be changed in 20 minutes or less :violent1: . My buddy check it but then again, he is 72 years old and half blind lol...

All the Holley base plates leak to an extent unless they have been o-ringed. The main body is new from a member here! I still think your lean idle condition is the large 36 primary airbleeds. Those primary air bleeds are to big allowing too much air into the fuel mixture in the idle circuit! Before you spend cash on another carb I would change the base plate and airbleeds.

Just my lousy two cents! Take it for what its worth. I'm sure someone else will chime in here and confirm my assumption.

Typical aftermarket issues with the aluminum waterpump. It was from 440Source :dontknow:. Been dealing with that through the whole build :D.

\\:D/One money pit for another!\\:D/

Keep up the good work and keep us posted! Waiting for some Boosted videos!!!!! The Ol' Charger won't have nuttin' for the Cuda once she's done. You will be totally surprised!:-P

Well, except for air condition lol!!