Re: [Amc-list] push rods in a OHV 196

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom Jennings is now an expert on this problem. 
Basically the engine drops pushrods when the valves
stick open.  Sometimes they bend, expecially if the
valve sticks closed.  You will probably need to pull
the head and at least ream the valve guides.

Joe Fulton

--- Greg Taylor <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> First off, someone chime in here ... does the 196
> OHV have solid or hydraulic lifters?  If hydraulic,
> the lifters could be 'bad'.  Another option is the
> valves corresponding to these pushrods could be
> sticking some in the guides.  Last of all, the cam
> lobes could be worn slightly.
> 
> I would start by pulling the valve cover and using
> an on-the-head valve spring compressor to compress
> those two valves and see if they go up and down
> smoothly or not.  On to the lifters after that.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Greg Taylor :)  <><
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> --- On Wed, 6/18/08, Joe Smith <know_ware@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Joe Smith <know_ware@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Amc-list] push rods in a OHV 196
> > To: "AMC List" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9:27 PM
> > The OHV 196 in my 61 keeps dropping push rods 3
> and 5. 
> > Are they too short?  
> >  http://360.yahoo.com/karl_haart
> > 
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