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I recently fired my 273 for the first time. The engine is difficult to start but starts best with the distributor set at approximately 60 degrees advance all in. Once running above idle speed, I can time it back to around 35-40 all in and it will keep running. But when it quits it's hard to...

I'm finally ready to start my engine build and wouldn't you know it, Egge is completely sold out of 273 domed pistons in all bore sizes. They don't even have any castings in stock. I was told it would be 1 to 2 months before they could cast up a batch and get them machined. If you are...

I got a pair of 4 bbl Carter AFB's from a guy I met at Spring Fling along with a 4 bbl intake, air cleaner, and two sets of commando valve covers. I didn't know how to identify them, but with some help from FABO, figured out that they were correct carbs for my 65 Dart with automatic...

My 65 Dart came with 1969 273 short block. The block has no VIN stamp and has the 65 heads and manifolds. My best guess is that it's a warranty replacement short block. According to the previous owner, this engine was rebuilt in the early 80's and according to the service receipts that...

I picked up a 273 block with domed Commando pistons. The pistons are stamped L2222N and they are .040 over. I think they might be older TRW replacement pistons which would be forged, but not sure how to tell for sure. The bores look good with no scoring but some of the bores have a pretty...

The lifters on my 1965 273 rely on a friction fit for the valve lash adjuster. Some of them are loose and I can turn them with my fingers and very little effort. The result is that it won't maintain correct valve lash. Is this a common problem on these engines? Can I add lock nuts to the...

Below are the results of a compression test on my 1965 273. The car has a 1969 short block with 1965 heads and manifolds. It's a 2bbl and I doubt the block was a hipo/commando. Since the block does not have a VIN stamp, I'm thinking it was a warranty replacement. The engine runs fine with no...