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I had very similar symptoms to this on my 318. I found that I had neglected to fit the spacer plate between the carb and manifold and I was getting a vacuum leak between the two. Looking at your video it is hard to see if you have the plate installed and I think if you are running an edelbrock...

G’day @Hyper_pak just stumbled across this thread. Is this what you are after? I purchased it a couple years ago but didn’t end up using it. Happy to send it your way for the cost of postage. Cheers Anthony

Thank you sir. Regards Anthony

G’day all, My brother has just acquired a 69 Barracuda, it’s in excellent condition with no rust, almost perfect interior, drivetrain seems great as well. Is there anywhere I can download a workshop manual? Cheers Anthony

Aussie 1967 VC Valiant

G’day everyone, gotta be vents in my opinion.

It’s all good while everything goes to plan! I think your clearance will be fine as long as everything hooks up well but if it all gets out of shape and those big *** tyres start to wobble then you risk tearing up you nice clean panels and shiny paint. I’d be taking the advice and adding...

Thanks for you help with this one folks, just thought I’d close the loop. I ended up with 40 thou plus the gasket thickness (and a skim off the base of the manifold) and it all fits perfectly. I’ve had it out on the weekend for a 200km run with no issues at all - well except for a pinhole leak...

Mate you got some serious skill going down there! Outstanding work. Cheers Anthony

Thank you sir. I’ll go with .030 + the gasket thickness and see how I go. Appreciate your help. Cheers Anthony

Thank you gentlemen for your replies. I have no gaskets fitted in the picture so I’ll have to measure the centres and go from there. ...or could the machine shop use the original manifold for reference? Cheers Anthony

Quick reply Krazykuda! The roll pins have been removed so unfortunately it is not that. Cheers Anthony

G’day everyone, I am swapping my old 318 manifold over for a new Edelbrock Performer. When I try and fit the new manifold the bolt holes on the manifold don’t line up with the ones on the heads (about a third of the hole out). I am guessing I need to machine the new manifold but how do I know...

Thanks Krazy Had thought the hotrod your Mopar was the way to go but I’ll check this out too. Cheers Anthony