Re: Advise on a 288 cu inch
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/3/31 17:44:21
Tim gives good advice, as always. I can only add that you may want to drop the pan, pull a couple of main and rod caps, check the crank journals visually, and check the bearing clearances with PlastiGage. Not a lot of labor to expend for what you can learn about the engine's condition. Easy then to give a poke at the timing chain for slack.
If you do a valve job, there's a reasonable chance that the exhaust valve seats may be too beat to expect good, long-lasting results by just hand-lapping with new or refaced valves. Portable equipment for refacing the seats might be found at an old-time auto shop, hopefully with the guy who knows how to use it. Picture of my equipment below so you know what you'd be looking for.
To answer another of your questions, the 288 is a very sturdy engine, but like any other, time, mileage & neglect can take their toll. Best to take the time to find out what overall condition it's in before any serious driving, and certainly before considering a "rebuild".
I would not assume that failure to go into reverse is a clutch issue without other indications.
Yeah, your other compression reading are REALLY high.
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If you do a valve job, there's a reasonable chance that the exhaust valve seats may be too beat to expect good, long-lasting results by just hand-lapping with new or refaced valves. Portable equipment for refacing the seats might be found at an old-time auto shop, hopefully with the guy who knows how to use it. Picture of my equipment below so you know what you'd be looking for.
To answer another of your questions, the 288 is a very sturdy engine, but like any other, time, mileage & neglect can take their toll. Best to take the time to find out what overall condition it's in before any serious driving, and certainly before considering a "rebuild".
I would not assume that failure to go into reverse is a clutch issue without other indications.
Yeah, your other compression reading are REALLY high.
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