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  1. Blue62Val

    Some questions on the 273 head gasket "thing".

    Much appreciated. I’ll have a look. Those summit ones are a good price, but postage is a killer.
  2. Blue62Val

    Some questions on the 273 head gasket "thing".

    G'day guys, so......I've got a 65 Barracuda formula S with the Commando 273. Motor is out, and seems in reasonable shape, but I plan on opening it up for a look. Head gasket - I've read all the stuff about the bore being smaller and therefore a smaller "odd" shaped gasket. IF I go with the...
  3. Blue62Val

    273 Commando Rebuild Or Not?

    I should have replied earlier…… thanks for the info. I’m considering freshening up my Commando 273 just for the sake of it. Haven’t done a compression check yet, but it starts and runs very well, but does blow a small amount of blue smoke when revved a bit harder. I’ve literally only driven it...
  4. Blue62Val

    273 Commando Rebuild Or Not?

    Is it “better” to use them ?
  5. Blue62Val

    273 Commando Rebuild Or Not?

    Just curious……so they don’t make 273 head gaskets, but you CAN use 318 gaskets. So what’s the difference between them ?
  6. Blue62Val

    What are these called ?? (273 Valve cover wire holders)

    "retainers".....that's the damn word I couldn't think of. Thanks, mate. I'll see how I go.
  7. Blue62Val

    What are these called ?? (273 Valve cover wire holders)

    Hi guys, I need the bits on the valve cover that hold the spark plug leads in place. It's a 65 273 Barracuda, but I can not think of the name of these damn things. I'm searching around but must be typing in the wrong thing. Figured I'd ask. Peter
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