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    Fuel pouring out Bowl Vent Valve

    Thanks for the great advice. I removed the needle valve, cleaned and replaced it, but the problem continued. I figured if the needle valve was working OK, maybe the float wasn't floating. Pulled the top off the carb, removed a few clips and things, and took out the float. Sure enough, one of the...
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    Fuel pouring out Bowl Vent Valve

    This weekend I went to take the kids out in the Barracuda and I fired it up without a problem. After it was idling for about 2 minutes it sputtered and shut off, and gas just poured out of the bowl vent valve around the accelerator pump rod. Enough to pool on top of the intake manifold about a...
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    engine swap question

    I just did the exact same thing in my 67 barracuda- switch from a '67 273 to a '73 318 and I used the same mounts (except new) without difficulty.
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    273 to 318-interchangeable parts

    Unfortunately, my 273 block has cracked and is no longer useable. I found a 318 block and want to use it. Other than new pistons and rings, what will I need to buy specific for the 318? My main concerns are the things like: Heads Intake Timing cover Water pump Exhaust manifold Carburetor...
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    Engine failure after oil change

    I got the engine and transmission out pretty easily for the first time I've ever done it. Opened the oil pan and found the remains of the bearings for connecting rods 1 and 2, as well as several pieces of material I can't identify. Anyone recognize what these pieces are from( the third picture)...
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    Engine failure after oil change

    Thanks Redfish and moper for the advice. My front tires are on 9 inch ramps and I have jack stands that extend to 16 inches. I've recruited two friends for help. I'm planning on doing it in my garage which is large and open, but only has 8 foot ceilings. I'm wondering which holes are...
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    Engine failure after oil change

    I've removed the radiator, water pump, carburetor, disconnected everything else, and am ready to pull it this week, if I have time. I'm just going to remove it with the transmission attached. Is it absolutely necessary to remove the cross member to do this? Any tricks on how to position the...
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    Engine failure after oil change

    I suppose I'll need to pull the engine and transmission together, since I can't rotate the crank to uncouple them. Is there any other way?
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    Engine failure after oil change

    I guess it turns out that I am a moron. The oil plug is not present as I look. Since there is no oil on my garage floor, I figure I started putting it in and got distracted by one of my 3 kids under the age of 5, and it subsequently loosened and dropped out during the drive. The dip stick right...
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    Engine failure after oil change

    Help! Changed the oil and oil filter on my 273 in my Barracuda today. Let it warm up for 20 min and then headed to the store. I forgot to check the oil pressure gauge. ( I'm an idiot) 3 miles away from home, the engine suddenly cut out and stopped. No smoke, no appreciable noises (although...
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    273 won't start regularly

    I put in a new coil and replaced all the spark plugs. It has been starting well all day, and with the new coil and plugs, it starts quicker than it ever has since I got it this summer. It used to turn over for a second or two before it would fire, but now it is instantaneous. Also, I checked the...
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    273 won't start regularly

    Busy morning. Got new spark plugs, ohmmeter, and timing light. Resistance across coil was 1.9 ohms across coils (higher than 0.75-0.81 recommended) and 9500 from center to side (slightly lower than recommended) Also checked for play in the rotor, photo is attached. I superimposed lines...
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    273 won't start regularly

    Pulled plugs 3 and 8, photos attached. There seemed to be some oily gas on 8, but 3 was drier with a little oily residue. Photos attached. Then I replaced the plugs and ran a wire from battery to (+) end of coil and tried to start - nothing different. No fire.
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    273 won't start regularly

    It is a 2 barrell, it says "Carter 2299", but there is no ID tag on it. Looking at the service manual, it looks like a BBD series (1 1/4"), if that makes sense to you. I took the top off and there is about 7/8 of an inch of gas in the float chamber. In the attached photo, the second picture...
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    273 won't start regularly

    I have tried both with and without the choke open on restarts with equally poor results. I do not have an electronic ignition. Here are some photos of my distributor. Points look clean as far as I can tell. The one photo has a screwdriver holding the points apart. As far as vapor lock goes...
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    273 won't start regularly

    I am a novice at engines, and I have a problem with my 67 Barracuda's 273. It has worked fine, always starting with the manual choke closed, and recently I took my daughter for a ride and after stopping at the grocery store for 45 minutes, it wouldn't restart. The first time I tried to restart...
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    I Finally Got my 1967 Barracuda

    A while ago I posted a picture of my dad's Barracuda and the members here helped me identify it as a 67. I finally found the right one for me and here it is. I'm having a great time taking my family around in it like my dad used to in his. It is a bit rough around the edges, but the kids love...
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    Dad's Barracuda-Can anyone help identify the year?

    Thanks Swedefish and everyone else with leads on the 67's. I'm looking pretty hard and hoping to make something happen soon.
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    Dad's Barracuda-Can anyone help identify the year?

    Had is more accurate- the Barrauda was followed by an Aries K station wagon, Pacer, Chevette, and Dodge Shadow, not necessarily in that order. But yes, I am definitely looking for another Barracuda.
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    Back Surgery

    Rob- I hope you continue to improve. Looks like the foraminotomy/discectomy did the job. Is your leg pain better? It is a good sign that you are able to walk farther so soon. The good news is that the surgical/incisional pain will improve in the next few weeks and you should be feeling even...
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    Dad's Barracuda-Can anyone help identify the year?

    Well, we live in "South Canada" (aka Minnesota), so I'll probably only get to drive it a few months of the year.
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    Dad's Barracuda-Can anyone help identify the year?

    I am looking to get one as close as possible. As a compromise with my wife, I may need to go the convertible route.
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    hello from england

    What a really cool car. Thanks for sharing.
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    Dad's Barracuda-Can anyone help identify the year?

    I am new to this forum. My dad had a very special car that I remember him talking about fondly- that he sold when my sister was born to get a station wagon. He was never really a car guy, but this car was very special to him, and the car that all three of us were brought home from the hospital...
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