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    Thermostat temperature recommendations

    It’s a 273 I want car to run as cool as possible. Is a 160 degree thermostat my best option or no thermostat at all?
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    White smoke! Blown head gasket?

    It is an unmodified original 1965 273 it sat unstated for 34 years. Got started about a year ago. No smoking on original start up. Has only run for less than an hour since then. It has started to smoke White. My suspicion is blown head gasket. I’m I right/wrong. Other possibilities?
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    Rebuilding a power steering pump. How difficult?

    Power steering pump leaking Bad! Rebuild is difficult to get. Kits are no problem. Mine is the TRW pump. Suggestions? Thanks.
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    Power brake issues Idle drops when I press brake.

    It a 1965 barracuda with power brakes. Just replaced the master cylinder. The engine idle drops a lot when I press on the brake. This car has sat for 34 years. I suspect the power booster is leaking vacuum. Suggestion?
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    Power steering pump 65 barracuda replacement available?

    My power steering pump is leaking bad . Needs replaced or rebuilt. Availability is a problem. Any suggestions on finding a replacement? Or pros and cons on rebuild kit. Thank! 1965 Barracuda 273. 2 barrel.
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    Muffler recommendations 1965 barracuda 273 original exhaust manifolds.

    Upgrading to dual exhaust rear exit on tail pipes.Looking for low mellow tone. Had flowmasters on a small block Charger one time they were to loud. Looking to keep 2 inch diameter pipes. This engine is pure stock 2 barrel. Thanks for any help.
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    Over charging problems

    1965 barracuda 273 v8 new alternator, new voltage regulator, new voltage gauge, new battery. Car charges at 14.5 and higher idle. Increases with more throttle . Suggestions?
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    Intake manifold blockade?

    Recently got my hands on a 273 4 barrel intake. I am in the process of cleaning I have noticed that 2 of the ports are blocked. See pictures. Question: is this intentional or just need cleaned out?
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    Oil sending unit replacement

    Changing oil sending unit from light to gage. Have the new correct sending unit. Removal of existing light sending unit is no big deal. My question is how does a person tighten the new unit? It is tight quarters back there . I see no way to get a wrench on it.
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    Distributor problems

    What on earth would cause a distributor to fail at the base of the shaft? See pic. Car had not been started in years. IT turn over easy… pulled plugs… put some light lubricant in cylinders turned over by hand several times each day for over a week. Changed oil and filter. Finally tried to start...
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    Carter 0- 1852 carburetor replacement help.

    It’s a 1965 barracuda 273 2 barrel carter # 0-1852 my original is a total loss. Need help on what other carburetors are interchangeable. Looking for just one that fits and works just good enough for a test start on a car that turns over well but hasn’t been started for many years.
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    No power to instrument panel lights.

    It’s a 1965 barracuda. I have power to all other fuses in the fuse box except the instrument panel light fuse location. Have metered the connections all have 12 volts except that one for the instrument panel lights. Help please!
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    Production numbers

    Just recently purchased a 1965 Barracuda 273 2 barrel automatic with factory A/C. Over all production numbers are easy to find but I was wondering how may with factory A/C were produced? Any help? Thanks in advance!
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