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Here's A picture of the stock gasket set. Note the surface width on the end gaskets. The surface on the head is ample but the end ports of the manifold are very narrow on the ends. Combined with the narrow gasket gives a very narrow seal. When installing the manifold, it's hard to position the...

I have had problems with the exhaust gaskets on my 273 sealing on each end of the manifold. The end ports' sealing surfaces are quite narrow, sometimes less than 1/8", which, combined with the narrow gasket surface, causes exhaust leaks. Has anyone come up with a solution?

I couldn't find a 273 four-barrel manifold so I installed an Edelbrock Performer 318 intake on my 273 using a 273 intake gasket. I checked with Edelbrock about the port size differences and was told that the turbulence caused by the port mismatch wouldn't be of any concern and could enhance...

The 273, 318, and 340 engine gaskets are interchangeable.

I tried switching the wires but then the wipers wouldn't work. My car has a variable motor and switch. The Valiant series AV-2 differs from the Dart, where the wiper motor is under the hood. Barracuda's wiper motor is under the dash and not the same motor as the Dart. It is very similar to the...

Several years ago Dave Bass rebuilt my wiper motor. I reinstalled it right away but the wipers wouldn't park. I returned the wiper motor and the switch to Dave to recheck it. He reassured me that there were no problems and sent it back. I reinstalled it and it still didn't park so forgot about...

I have been a Mopar guy since I was 17. I loved the quality and the looks. The V/8s have been awesome. My driver is a '10 Sebring rag top that sits next to my '65 Barracuda. Now they're trying to stuff dangerous EVs at us. Do you realize how many EV fires that happen every day? I just watched a...

I just watched a disturbing YouTube video about Stellantis and their takeover of Chrysler. For 2024 there are only 2 models. One of them is an Alfa Romeo minivan. No more Hemi-powered Chargers? Will this be the end of our favorite American car manufacturer? See: and

Take my advice and scrap the power steering or send your gear to one of the company's slant six dan recommends. I went through this horror for almost a year and finally installed a manual box. The car is harder to steer, at slow speed, but I can at least drive it.

I've seen a lot of GM engines in Fords of all vintages but very few people would think of putting a GM engine in a MOPAR. That's almost sacrilegious! You deffinately think out of the box. At least it insn't a small block Chevy. Very nice welds and fab work. But why a GM?

Here's the update on my power steering troubles. Last week I removed the steering gear and power steering pump, boxed them, and hide them in the shed. I ordered a manual gear with pitman arm, a Steering Spline Adapter from eBay. When the parts arrived, the pitman arm had been cut off with a...

Many, many years ago when I worked for GMC Truck & Coach, GM had their own assembly lube that came with their cams. I have used STP and many other products including good old 30 weight, when building engines. I never had any problems with any of them. When I installed the Comp Cam in my...

Sadly, patience is a must when it comes to the correct seat covers. I ordered my Legendary rear seat upholstery kit from Year One on their eBay site back in 2018. They had it in stock. I ordered the front seat kit from Classic. It took over 9 months for it to be delivered. I couldn't find the...

No matter where I move the control valve it turns left. I just called Firm Feel and they tell me I have an internal problem in the gear box.

I loosened the valve and moved it back and forth. The wheels stay straight no matter what is done with the valve. I thought maybe the rebuilder left the spool spindle out so I removed the valve. The spool spindle is there! The hoses are clear. This car goes on the sale block!