The Chrys 9" drum adjusters are so simple in design & very few parts, yet so reliable in operation that I adapted them to use on my GTO that has 9.5" drum brakes.
What centers the drum to the hub on these models? Does the drum flange fit into a machined recess on the hub......or does it rely on the bolts for centering.
It is pretty simple.....
If you want more power, cubic inches is the way to go....
Going from 225 to 273 is a 21% increase in cubes. You are really going to feel that.....
The cost is another thing....
Those type are the best. The water has no escape route, must get captured & pumped through the engine. I have been modifying 'stock' pumps for many years by adding a plate. In every case, the owner reported cooler running after the mod.
I would be checking supply voltage to the 6AL box. Run a jumper from battery [+] terminal to the thin red wire of the 6AL. Original bal res should have been bypassed.
Check air gap on the pick up. Set it to 0.010".
A couple of comments.
- post #7 & 9 have incorrect info.
- measuring very low resistances [ less than a couple of ohms ] will give misleading results with a std DVM because they are not very accurate at low ohm readings. I have a special 'low ohm' DVM that is specifically designed to measure...
New gas, water in the fuel? This could be many things; check the choke as suggested above. It should be firm, not flopping around, with engine up to temperature.
RRR,
You are right, a prop valve. For the OP: it is needed with disc/drum combinations because discs need about 50% more line pressure than drum brakes, so pressure to rear brakes is 'proportioned'.
Secondaries not opening. Unlikely to see that by winging the throttle because the secs are dependant on air flow; the 273 is a small engine & has less airflow than bigger engines.
Some comments.
- You have the BEST carb already for drivability, an AFB style carb.
- Rare to see t/shafts wear out on Carter/Edel 4bbl carbs because of the large amount of surface area the shaft has in the alum body. All the Chrysler cars I have worked on had the throttle return spring...