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Hi all, Sold my '68 Fastback, I no longer need the car cover I had for it. This is a Cal Car Cover NOAH cover. It is really a great cover, great to keep out dust and moisture. However, I only used it indoors, never outside. It has a little padding but is NOT bulky (IMO). It has the antenna...

No, :pale: I need to get a testor...

I have a question (feels like I am derailing [back] my own thread... :D ) Are Holley jets pretty much all the same? I may be more interested (if I have to go into the carb, anyway) to just swap the jets for something a little larger to get a slightly richer/phatter mixture rather than drilling...

Thanks for the confirmation.

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I have to check but I don't remember if this Prestolite 3438225 dizzy is a dual-point...? What is(are) the model number(s) for a "standard Chrysler distributor" I can look for so I can test to determine if the mechanical advance is happening too soon/too much?

Hi, As noted, car pings with vacuum advance disconnected/plugged. =(

Thank you!

OK! How can I determine this? Also, if it was too rich, what is the proper antifreeze mixture/ratio? And how do I determine what temp thermostat I have? I guess I have to pull it out? Thanks!

Something else to try. OK. Assuming I will have to replace the gaskets after opening up the carb to get to the floats, do I have to buy a rebuild kit just for the gaskets? Or are those specific gaskets available (Holley 2280)?

I can tell you that there was a SIGNIFICANT reduction in the amount of pinging when I did that. However, I also changed brands of gasoline at that time (Unocal) so maybe it was the brand of gas that did it more than the octane... Do I have to pull the valve covers off to determine if I have...

Yes, this is what I figured, too. Curious: Is the jet "soft" enough to allow "drilling by hand"?

Thanks for this, that's what I thought as well. Do you think blocking where the exhaust comes into the intake manifold to keep it from getting into heat xover would help? I want to wait on this a little bit for now. See below. I think this may be the direction for me to go right now. Seems...

Yes, correct. After running for about 5 minutes it will ping on a hill/load, i.e., when the engine is getting hot. But, I think the radiator was recored along with the motor "refresh" and everything that goes with the cooling system (new thermostat, new pump, new hoses, etc.).

Possibly. Good thing to try. Will any SB distrib do? There seem so many different ones. Or is the replacement going to be specific to a 273?

I didn't refresh it, previous owner (actually owner before previous owner) did, so uncertain what kind of piston tops. What came stock on a '68 Belvedere with a 273? Were there various pistons the factory used? Possibly. But was the Commando 273 motor an option on a '68 Belvedere? Also, did...

It's a 7.25" damper and the previous owner said everything on the engine was original, he just "refreshed" it (didn't swap parts, etc.). I checked the damper mark with a piston stop before I timed the motor. It lined up.

Thanks for your reply. What does "LIST" mean? I found this, but I am confused: is my carb a 7890 or a 2280? Yes. I had it at 5 ATDC and it pinged. 0 and it pinged. Unocal 92, then 100 (4 gallons) mixed with 92 (14 gallons). This is good to know. Once I get rid of the ping...

Hi d55dave and 66fs, I had vacuum advance disconnected + plugged. Right now initial timing is at 5 BTDC. Had it at 5 ATDC as well (retarded), and it still pinged, with vacuum advance disconnected + plugged. Started poorly at anything ATDC, so left it at 5 BTDC having run it at 10BTDC and still...

By the way, not sure if it matters but I live in a WARM climate year-round (lowest temp at night is 60 F).

Yes. OK. I am a little confused as you are saying no EGR valve but did have EGR... Let me see if I understand your point: Are you saying my 273 has an intake manifold with a "hole" in it that is allowing/leaking exhaust into the intake? If so, how would I plug it (looks like a thread plug? in...

Hi all, Newbie here. I have a '68 Barracuda Fastback with a '68 (April) 273 (original 318 gave up the ghost a long time ago). Engine was "refreshed" a couple of years back, from the previous owner: "Took engine apart to short block, flushed cooling passages, cleaned carbon and 'lapped'...

Hi, I have a '68 Barracuda with a 273 from a '68 Belvedere in it (original 318 was toast, according to the second owner). Thinking of putting in something with more go... I have a line on a 340 with what the seller tells me has an Edelbrok intake and carb. It has been sitting in a shed under a...

Thanks guys for the feedback!

Thanks for your reply. Kinda veering slightly off here, but... He didn't, and I didn't want/need an explanation as I felt he was full of sh1t right from the get-go. :bs: What happened is last week I was actually told during registering/titling the car I needed a VIN validation for pre-1981...

Oh, forgot to add: if y'all could share pics of their rides with the various spring/wheel combos, that would be great! :mrgreen:

Hi, New owner of a '68 FB. Always thought this particular car was a little low, especially in the back. Sure enough, had to get car inspected at Motor Vehicle yesterday, said car was "altered" to be lower... :roll: Personally, I suspect the springs are old, as the person that did the...

Just need two. Dirty, ugly: OK. My only requirements are: need to be straight/unbent not too rusty, especially in the bead area never overtightened :D