Re: 23 Series - Overheating 288 engine

Posted by packardtaximan On 2008/10/6 17:55:05

Engine timing is very important. My first National meet 475 miles from home our Deluxe 8 developed a overheating problem.I changed thermostats, had the radiator flushed, replaced belt, installed new cap and was ready to replace the head gasket when a old timer came by and told me to start the car and then asked for a screwdriver. He told me the timing was off and he reset it by ear. The car performed fine the rest of the week.
Good luck