Re: Seeking Comments on View of 1951 288 Head-off Valves and Piston Tops

Posted by TxGoat On 2024/5/25 19:16:07

Just looking, the water jacket looks exceptionally clean. The corroded studs and uneven gasket discoloration may indicate some slight gasket seepage, which is not unusual. The carbon deposits look normal. Beyond that, precision measurements would be needed. The valves look pretty good, but slight leakage may or may not be occurring. The # 7 cylinder' exhaust valve may have been running a little hot due to lack of clearance at the tappet or poor seating. I doubt that that engine is cracked, from the look of it, but cracks can be hard to see.