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Update - in my case, it was an exhaust leak. The gasket had failed. Happily, an inexpensive problem to fix.

It's actually been over 2 years since I last changed it. I used to change it annually, but got tired of draining what appeared to be brand new oil (since it sees so few miles). However, I've read articles about oil degrading just due to time passing, which has be leaning toward changing once a...

On the other hand - is the oil "aging" (oxidizing) while it sits in the pan for 5 months? I'm using dino oil, not synthetic.

My car sits for 5 months in the winter, then is driven every couple weeks during the rest of the year. Usually only a few hundred miles each year. Better to change the oil right before hibernation, or first thing in the Spring?

I'm willing to try something like this before taking it to a shop...how many miles can I run the engine with the MMO in it? Within how many miles should I expect a change?

Yes, I am definitely estimating things here - I didn't use a stop watch and count the number of taps/ticks. I can definitely say it's not once per revolution. My apologies - I meant once every 2 revolutions (at least, that's my estimate). Original post has been corrected.

I meant when the car is idling. Whether it is actually in neutral or the clutch is depressed does not matter.

Yes, mechanical fuel pump. I don't think noise is from the fuel pump, but can't guarantee it. Wouldn't such a situation cause other problems?

No. The only time I hear it is in neutral (4 speed).

Hi folks. I know this is almost impossible to diagnosis, but I have a ticking/tapping noise at idle that I'd be interested in hearing guesses about. It's a 340, rebuilt 15 years ago. Only has about 4000 miles on it. I don't think the noise is new (didn't just suddenly occur), but may be...

Thanks. I read the shop manual and it has instructions. However, I'm kind of with you - as long as the axle turns freely, why wouldn't you want as little play as possible?

Indeed, I am using tapered bearings and the play adjuster. Is there a rule of thumb (or actual measurement) for determining what is tight, but not too tight? One other question - what is the torque spec for the axle flange nuts? Thanks everybody.

I ended up finding one at a national chain - had to call them to specify what I was looking for. Anyway - can folks explain why these fail? I'd rather not have to do this again, so I'd like to know if I did something wrong the last time I installed one (it was leak free for about 4000 miles)...

Hi folks. Replacing inner axle seal on my '68 Barracuda. Finding a replacement at the usual auto parts web sites has been frustrating... Anybody have a part number or vendor? Thanks.

I'll correct this post later if I'm wrong; I need to double-check when I get home. Fronts are 195/70 on the stock HD wheels (14 x 5.5). Rears are 235/60 on custom made 14 x 6.

Right...do we know how much lube an 8 3/4 holds?

The mating surface between the chunk & the axle housing.

Well, I'm not going to remove the chunk. Too much work for such a small problem. Anybody know what the ratio from oil to additive is, if I was filling one from scratch?

Hi folks. I have a (very) slow leak from my 8 3/4. I want to top off the fluid. Question - do I need to worry about the limited slip additive? When I first filled it, I know I used a bottle of the skunk oil, but I've read online that if I find gear lube that states it's good for limited...

I assume I can use a timing light to check spark, as opposed to placing the plug wire next to a chunk of metal?

Hi folks. I restored a '68 Barracuda 12 years ago. Since then, I've just been enjoying it as a weekend cruiser. It has a 340, with electronic ignition (orange box) and an Edelbrock carb. It's been reliable as hell until this last weekend - it had been parked for a month, and will not...

Hello folks! Just wanted to drop a line to let you know I'm still around, even though I don't visit the BOG or FABO any longer. I still own my Fish, which is enjoyed on weekends when the snow isn't flying. I occasionally think about taking the restoration site down. I was just looking at...

Has anybody installed these seat belts on a 67-69 Barracuda? How do they look/function?

Oregon, WI...just south of Madison.

Testing mine also...