Re: Engine Number Questions & Proper Running & Intake Manifold

Posted by Charles On 2009/9/25 18:10:57

What advantage would there be using a standard 288 head on one with an automatic? Higher compression is better, right?

The smoke I notice from the car cannot be seen coming from the tailpipe. You see it lofting in the air when the sun hits it. Maybe I could get away with just replacing the rings? A while ago I did a compression test and got 120 on each cylinder. What would be considered good? Can you change the rings without removing the motor from the car or the cylinder head? I would hate to break one of the 100 studs on the top of the cylinder head. My dad told me that back in the day they would pull the piston from the oil pan to change the rings. I would think the crankshaft would get in the way.

I took another look at the petcock on the intake. It definitely looks newer than the rest of the car. What purpose could it have served?

Is the casting date on the drivers side or passenger side? Can you see it from above or do you need to look from underneath?

Sorry for the rookie questions. I don't know a lot about motors.