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As a lot of you are suggesting, I'm also starting to think some of the valves are touching the pistons. I rotated the engine clockwise by hand...
Thank you everybody for your feedback, but I do feel the need to defend my mechanic and just let you know a little bit of the background: My...
Yep, my mechanic and I checked the valve clearances last night. For the most part the valves are slightly loose. The spec says intake should be...
Yes, the engine has oil and oil pressure. IIRC, the pressure was 1 tick below the 85 on the gauge. These are all good suggestions. My friend...
This engine was recently rebuilt and was started up for the first time about 3 weeks ago. It now has about 8 miles on it. Everything is stock...
I'm wanting to put high compression pistons (around 10-10.5:1) in my '83 308 QV. My mechanic told me it would help if I had a piston template....
He drove to the shop in a modern Dodge Charger. His management told me he owns a '62 Ferrari GTO. He told me he's going to get another 308 since...
Thanks guys! I'm definately leaving on the wheels Yngwie put on it. I've noticed the body has rust in some spots. Do most 308s have this problem?
Hey guys, i bought Yngwie's 83 308 qv back in May. Right now it's at my co-worker's house and he's rebuilding the engine for me. He pulled the...
