Need some help, startup after 5 year parked

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Well after a few months of tinkering with a 1965 Barracuda 273 auto (904), we finally got it running. It had been parked for about 5 years.

Just a couple of issues:

1. After warming up, the engine dies sometimes as soon as I touch the throttle. If I feather it, or ease into it usually won't die, but if I just step on it or accelerate normally, it will most likely die. Feels kind of like a fuel issue. Any ideas?

2. When accelerating, especially when going from zero up to about 40mph, it feels like it shutters. The car shakes a bit, but if I let off the throttle and ease into it, there is much less or no shutter. Feels like a trans issue, but not sure. Any ideas?


Thanks for your input,

Rick
 
If it were me, I would start by looking at the carb and fuel pump.Have they been sitting five years also?
 
Did you clean the plugs and points?
Sounds like you may have a fuel and spark issue.
Gas fresh?
 
frederick_76 said:
If it were me, I would start by looking at the carb and fuel pump.Have they been sitting five years also?
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Yes they have been sitting also. But I installed a gasket kit with accellerator pump in the carb.

As far as the fuel pump goes, there is a clear fuel filter before the carb and it has plenty of fuel in it all the time. Also I drained the tank and put new clean fuel in it.


Rick
 
Also, what is your timing set out.
 
Just a thought but I would get rid of the clear filter. It's not safe. Could break and cause a big fire in a little wreck.
 
rick1062 said:
Well after a few months of tinkering with a 1965 Barracuda 273 auto (904), we finally got it running. It had been parked for about 5 years.

Just a couple of issues:

1. After warming up, the engine dies sometimes as soon as I touch the throttle. If I feather it, or ease into it usually won't die, but if I just step on it or accelerate normally, it will most likely die. Feels kind of like a fuel issue. Any ideas?

2. When accelerating, especially when going from zero up to about 40mph, it feels like it shutters. The car shakes a bit, but if I let off the throttle and ease into it, there is much less or no shutter. Feels like a trans issue, but not sure. Any ideas?



Thanks for your input,

Rick
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X3 on the carb clean.
Sounds like no accelerator pump shot. Check fuel pressure.
 
GeorgeH said:
X3 on the carb clean.
Sounds like no accelerator pump shot. Check fuel pressure.
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What does X3 on the carb clean mean?

I was thinking accelerator pump too, but it is new, with the kit. Maybe the throttle butterflies are opening a bit before the pump squirts out any fuel. Possibly I can adjust the pump activation. What do you think?

Rick
 
sireland67 said:
Also, what is your timing set out.
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Did the carb rebuild.

The timing is a good question. There is no timing pointer on this engine. I am not even sure whrer it should be. I have not turned the distributer at all. I need some help on getting a timing pointer.

Rick
 
"X3 on the carb clean" means he 'thirds' the suggestion.
So I will add X4 on the cleaning. But also, I think you may have a vacuum leak. Try spraying (very carefully!) starting fluid around the base and fittings. If idle picks up, there's your trouble. Keep a fire bottle handy, though. Starting fluid will go up like the Hindenburg around a flame.
 
Double check visually for pump shot through squirter on the carb. Sometimes that passage can be a bear to clear, and I've seen bad pumps in kits. Just saying. Verify advance weights are free in distributor. Down and dirty timing is to set timing a couple points less than max vacumn with the can disconnected. Back it up a little more if it's hard to start.
 
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