How Do You Troubleshoot A 350 Small Block?
The 350 small block engine is one of the most popular engine designs ever created by Chevrolet. These engines are powerful and relatively reliable. With age, however, come engine problems. Parts fail, eventually, and must be replaced. Some of the most common issues with the 350 small block come from the high internal compression. But before fixing anything, and certainly before buying a lot of expensive components, you should troubleshoot the engine to determine the exact problem. Start the engine. Open the hood and examine the coolant level in the coolant reservoir tank; if it’s low, you may have a compression leak. Check the tailpipe emissions after the Chevy has warmed up. If the emissions from the tailpipe are white in color and have a sweet smell to them, then you are burning engine coolant. This is caused primarily by a leaking or blown head gasket, which must be replaced. Check for oil leaks. Pull one of the engine spark plug wires out of the top of the engine. Grab hold of the
