Re: [AMC-List] Carter BBD alternatives

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Jack, before you do a compression check pulling the valve cover might
be quicker if it's the two bolt in top type. That will show a stuck
valve/misplaced pushrod/collapsed lifter right away. The only thing it
won't show is a burnt valve or blown head gasket (could be blown on the 
outside instead of between cylinders?). Or even worse, a hole in the
piston. Of course it would have a lot of blow-by/crankcase pressure if
that was the case, should be obvious from my unfortunate experience!

On October 11, 2006 jackbarncord@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Re: #6 not firing?
> 
> Not even a squeak.
> 
> Re: Check for a vacuum hose off the tap on the intake
> 
> Check!  I've been all over this engine checking for vacuum leaks,
open taps and the like before replacing the carb.  The engine idles
rather effortlessly now, by comparison.
> 
> Re: or a loose intake bolt
> 
> Check!  Again this was one of the items checked before the carb was
scrapped, but I could do a spray test with some WD40 around the #6
runner and see if that picks the cylinder up.  Still, I say valve or
push rod.
> 
> Re: check the compression on #6.
> 
> Not yet, but time is a premium commodity and tonight's ration
includes a compression test.  My guess is a burnt valve, the cranking
compression test says that one cylinder is a in a no load condition. 
Doesn't mean it couldn't be a bent or disconnected push rod as you
mention, that would be preferable.  My luck or lack of it, it's a burnt 
valve.
> 
> Re:  I had an engine that had a nasty habit of dropping the #6 intake 
pushrod.
> 
> This would be lovely!  I'm not looking forward to pulling the
head.(bad back and I work alone)
> 
> Thanks for the tips, I'll post my findings.
> 
> Jack


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