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A fish called Wanda
A couple of years ago I swapped a Harley (I had 2) for a 65 Barracuda. It was a /6 with factory 4 speed. It had already been converted to an electronic ignition with a NAPA control unit and an unknown distributor. The ignition does not use a ballast resistor.
It ran fairly well but the carb on it leaked, had a flat spot and was beyond repair. So, I decided to go V-8 and have a little fun
Recently, I rebuilt an old 273 with .030 over flat topped pistons, completely rebuilt heads and a mild solid lifter cam and dropped it in the car. The engine has a D4B intake with a Carter 625 CFM AFB that I borrowed and rebuilt.
I used a later model Cardone electronic distributor and hooked it up to the existing ignition.
It starts and runs perfect when cold and when warm drives well until I "drop the hammer". Then it runs rough, especially between 2k and 3k RPM. The choke is electric and opens all the way. If I drive normally, it tachs right on up there with no problem. After shut down, it's hard to start and turns over for about 5-10 seconds before catching.
I'm leaning toward the carb. Even though I rebuilt it with a kit, it's still old and sat on a shelf for several years before I borrowed it. Previously it was on a 318 my friend says ran very well. I've not been able to find any vacuum leaks, compression is good.
A new carb is around $300 and I really don't want to just throw parts at it if I can help it.
I'm looking for suggestions
It ran fairly well but the carb on it leaked, had a flat spot and was beyond repair. So, I decided to go V-8 and have a little fun
Recently, I rebuilt an old 273 with .030 over flat topped pistons, completely rebuilt heads and a mild solid lifter cam and dropped it in the car. The engine has a D4B intake with a Carter 625 CFM AFB that I borrowed and rebuilt.
I used a later model Cardone electronic distributor and hooked it up to the existing ignition.
It starts and runs perfect when cold and when warm drives well until I "drop the hammer". Then it runs rough, especially between 2k and 3k RPM. The choke is electric and opens all the way. If I drive normally, it tachs right on up there with no problem. After shut down, it's hard to start and turns over for about 5-10 seconds before catching.
I'm leaning toward the carb. Even though I rebuilt it with a kit, it's still old and sat on a shelf for several years before I borrowed it. Previously it was on a 318 my friend says ran very well. I've not been able to find any vacuum leaks, compression is good.
A new carb is around $300 and I really don't want to just throw parts at it if I can help it.
I'm looking for suggestions
