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  1. PistolGrip

    Too much pressure??

    I took the carb apart again & discovered the little inverted "U"shaped spring that holds the float where it pivots was hanging up on the float in mid-range whenever gas was introduced into the bowl. I messed with it some & put the "U"shaped spring back so the float now moves freely. I even had...
  2. PistolGrip

    Too much pressure??

    The carb has not been run since the rebuild & everything was gone over by a local professional 'old carb guy'. The pressure test was done on the rubber fuel line where I removed the fuel filter....no tee. I guess I could try lowering the float.....
  3. PistolGrip

    Too much pressure??

    I'm trying to bring a recently-purchased sleeping 273 back to life after it's been sitting idle for about 15 years. It's a 1965 180 HP with a newly rebuilt Carter 1781 2 bbl carb. After doing all of the other prep (oil, etc), the time came to try to start it. I began by trying a little starting...
  4. PistolGrip

    360 conversion

    I am considering putting in a '75 360 engine (it is currently in a car with an automatic transmission) in my 1966 Barracuda that has a sickly 340 & an A-883 4-spd. When I put in the 340, I used Schumacher /6 to V-8 conversion motor mounts. I have no power steering, power brakes or AC. I am told...
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