1965 Barracuda, dies when put in gear

[IvanH]

Looking for some help to ID my problem. 1965 Barracuda, 273 V8, 727. Starts ok but when I put it in reverse, a big lurch/jump and dies. I can sometimes work through it if I catch it right and give it gas but not easy. It has slowly wanted to die for a while now while idling. Now its gotten not driveable. Any ideas are greatly appreciated

 

[Murray]

What is the initial timing? Will the carb adjust to a low RPM?

 

[IvanH]

Oh man, cant answer that Im afraid. Not sure how too. Outing my lack of expertise

 

[Lefty71]

If the motor is well tuned, and the curb idle is correct.....look to the converter or possibly even the valve body. Are either aftermarket??

 

[RustyRatRod]

Oh man, cant answer that Im afraid. Not sure how too. Outing my lack of expertise

Well, that's VERY BASIC knowledge for an antique car enthusiast, so I suggest you read up and learn something new. Having said that, has it ever run good or is this a new vehicle you've gotten that doesn't run well? We need to start somewhere.

 

[Kemper]

Carb and timing. Make sure those are right first.

 

[Bewy]

Do you mean it is ok in Drive, but stalls in Rev?

If so, not a converter problem. Suspect something inside the 727.

Need more info.

 

[Syleng1]

have you checked your grounds?
Is it making a ground thru the drivetrain and looses it when out in reverse and the engine moves?

 

[YY1]

Timing or vacuum leak.

That's where I'd start.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Unplug the vacuum advance and plug the hose set the idle and See what happens. Also your torque converter may be to low of a stall for you engine combination.

 

[Two7T3Dart]

Carb...timing...vacuum advance setting/hose routing....mechanical advance springs/setting...etc,etc.....

 

[LO23M8B]

Do you own a tach?

 

[66fyssh]

@IvanH. Hang in there with us and we'll do our best to help. Think of FABO like a garage, a bunch of guys (and s few gals) hanging out working on cars, and giving each other a bunch of ****. You wouldn't feel part of it if you aren't getting razzed.

Start by answering RRR's question. Has it ever run great since you have owned it?

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Has your torque convertor had any issues?

Tom