All info on engine, transmission, brakes, chassis is all the same as Valiant. Like torques specs. Some small differences in electrical wiring diagram mostly because of the Rallye dash, and a few Barracuda specific items. Most things you work on are same as Valiant.
I have a 67 service book just like that now looking for a deal on a parts book
That is a mexican car trait. That was part of the 270 HP. Package.
Thats ok, I hope you try and fire that thing before you tear it down. It may be fine for a long time while you do other things to it..
My question to you would be, if you believe the rings and bearings are in need of replacing, what would it hurt to run it first? You have nothing to loose, and literally thousands to gain. The burning wire had zero to do with the engine running or not running. Mopars and burnt wire are a given. These engines are somewhat bullet proof if maintained to any degree. Rings will come back around, bearings are usually pretty resilient. If a mopar guy installed this engine, I would put my money on it being a runnable engine. Then all you need to do is drop a performer intake and a reliable 4 bbl. Put your money on interior, body, brakes, cooling system, ext. and other pressing issues. Like one of the other guys said, “ you do you” but the majority here are totally in favor of running this engine before you decide to tear it down. I think it would be advice well taken.. worse scenario, your out a days work and you now have gained some knowledge of what needs to be done. ( or does not need to be done) good luck.
Haha, um no. You are going to need a carb . It looked like the intake was a 4bbl intake. ( it was hard to see under the rag) get a carb you plan on using on the engine. My recommendation would be an edelbrock 600 or max. 650. Squirt some tranny fluid or bp blaster into the spark plug holes. Let sit for a while or overnight. If you can get a socket on the front pully, turn it over by hand. Once to have established it is not seized, put a strong battery on it and turn it over several times to blow out the oil w spark plug holes… install your carb. I would hook up fuel line from fuel pump and then use a boat tank to connect to fuel pump so you know your gettibg clean gas fill your carb bowl with fuel. Also spark needs to be checked.. points? Electronic ignition? Put new plugs in it then go from there. Alwaya nice to have two people to help with this. ( not a must)
Lol, the hole in my trunk coincides with the giant hole in the gas tank. If i have to do all that it will be forever till i start it. I have a 500 a month budget, set by the XO.
Kinda my plan, i guess. I am pulling it out one way or another for resto work and painting it and the engine bay.
Run fuel line hose from fuel pump to a gas can so hose can suck in clean fresh gas.
I do like this idea.
So edelbrock is a modern version of the carter. Parts are way more available and cheap for the edelbrock! Look on line for a used 600 or 650. I have a rebuild kit if necessary. I feel like maybe I would like to help you if you want.. i really dont have time in the next week or two but would you like if I came to help you for a day? I have a 500 edelbrock that would work for a fire up.. mYbe that would help you. Your budget is going to be a slow roll anyway. It would be nice to know where the starting point is… if your serious and committed I would consider helping you with a fire up!
