Re: 1951 Packard 200, "kabusted 288 engine"

Posted by Wesley Boyer On 2013/11/8 16:21:58

Packardguy, I agree with Rusty, this is a good place to keep track of what work you do and advice that you get. We all make mistakes from time to time and with this find group watching what is posted this may help you make the best decisions.
Yes with an old engine with over 50,000 miles, the normal would be to do a rebuild but I'm no expect so I would like to know what is failing. So I would do a leak down test first, checking to see if the leak is coming from the cylinder, inlet valve or exhaust valve. Then after this, if it's a leak in the valve or valves, since you haven't done a valve adjustment this would be a good time to do one.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Wes