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    1967 318 Barracuda running hot...

    Hello, car runs and drives pretty good. Can basically drive all day in traffic at slower speeds, but if I run a few miles on the highway it gets hot. I have flushed the radiator and tried two different thermostats. I now have a 160 in. It doesn’t leak fluid and the heater works. I can hear like...
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    318 running like crap

    Hello, 318 1967 Barracuda 4 barrel carb. Was running decent but idling a little rough. Car had sit for 11 years but i had her running pretty good. Then i put in new spark plugs and wires. Ran better. All of a sudden carb started poping. My dad said sounded like timing was off. Tried adjusting...
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    Removing drive shaft to replace rear seal

    Just wondering what the best way to remove drive shaft would be. 1967 Barracuda 4 speed trans. the rear shaft seal is leaking I believe. can you buy that seal a local parts store or will I have to order it. Any help on ordering the part or removing the shaft would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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    Carb help for Newbie,plaease!

    Hello, have a Holley 4 barrel carb older model. The car will start and idle fine but as soon as I rev it up then it idles super fast. It wont kick down or anything. It is also kind of backfire and popping. I have checked for vacuum leaks and messed with the accelerator pump adjustment. Kinda of...
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    Spark plug and wire help for newbie

    Hello was wondering what would be the best spark plugs and wires to put on a 318. going in my 67 Barracuda. Is there anything else I should know or just install back simple as that. Thanks for the newbie help. Also is there a certain size spark plug or just take one in to the parts store? Thanks...
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    Best Muffler mild 318 factory dual exhaust pipes

    Hello have 67 formula s notch. looking for best deep sounding muffler that's gonna make me sound a lot faster than I really am. I think the piping is 2.25. the mufflers are off-set on both ends. the muffler case length is about 13 inches. I was looking at the Flowmaster 40's or the Series 44...
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    Total newbie clutch question

    Hello have a question about the clutch on my 67 cuda 318. The clutch does not engage until it is almost completely released. Does that sound ok? Also if I wanted to adjust how difficult is the adjustment. Is there anything specific I should know when adjusting. Everything seems to be working ok...
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    Gas leaking from top of gas tank?

    Drove the Barracuda and filled up drove about a mile home. noticed gas dripping it looks like from the top of the gas tank. has been dripping now for about and hour and not really stopping maybe slowing down a little. any ideas? also gas gauge has not been working but all other gauges working...
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    Barracuda running hot

    Hello, car was running hot but not overheating. Changed thermostat, drove car and no change still running hot. Motor is stock 318 just a 4barrel carb. On the gauge it goes to the line right under the H. The car had not been driven very much in the last 10 years. Could having the radiator flushed...
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    Antifreeze/Question for newbie

    Hello needing to drain radiator. Wanting to know how much coolant or antifreeze I should buy and what brand do you guys recommend. I think I need something with a rust inhibitor? Also should I fill the entire radiator and start car then add more or what is a good procedure. Thanks again.
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    Tire question for stock 14 inch hubcaps

    Hello wanting some tire input. Tires on cuda are 215/75/14 whitewalls. Wanting to get new tires and go to 225 but can't seem to find whitewalls in that size. How would just BFG Radial T/A or Cooper Cobra look with my stock hubcaps? Any input appreciated. Thanks
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    Torsion Bar lowering question 67 Cuda for newbie

    Hello wanting to lower my front end about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Was told you can turn the torsion bar bolt counter clockwise to lower the car. About how many turns and is counter clockwise sound correct to lower? Also does the car need to be jacked up to do this and can I put it on jack stands and...
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    Transmission queston for newbie!

    Hello, drain tranny and service manual calls for 4 quarts. Put 4 quarts back in fill hole. my dad said I should fill it until some fluid starts to run out. But after filling with 4 quarts no transmission fluid ever came out of the hole. Should I keep adding until it does or just go with the 4...
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    Best way to remove starter 318 newbie question 67 cuda

    Don't really know if its my starter or solenoid? Sometimes when I go to start car it just whines and doesn't turn car over. Then once it stops hit the key again and it will engage. Starting to get on my nerves. Any tips would be greatly appreciated also any tips on getting to the top starter...
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    Newbie questions Transmisson help

    Hello need to change transmission fluid its 1967 4 speed manual. is there a separate drain and fill hole. also my dad told me not to use automatic transmission fluid but to use gear oil. what kind do you guys recommend and how much should I buy. Any info or tips would be greatly appreciated...
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    Total newbie Dashpad question 67 Barracuda

    Hello, need to change dashpad removed everything on the passenger side but do I have to remove instrument panel or is there some kind of old trick to remove the rest. I hate to mess the instrument panel because all my gauges and lights work. Thanks for tips or info. Jason
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    Hello from Oklahoma Newbie!

    Hello to all, total newbie here. Just blessed to get a 1967 Barracuda Formula S. Hope to learn from all the experts here on the site. Get ready for a lot of stupid questions. Once again hello to all. Jason
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