Re: [Amc-list] And he was a goober-tronic! (pushrod wasn't quite pushing)

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Oh, if all that was done you should be fine on the head! I didn't know (or forgot) that you had the head rebuilt. The sticky rockers shouldn't cause a pushrod to come off, I can't see it being sticky enough to overcome (or rather delay) valve spring pressure, but it might be possible. While it's off, spray it down really good with carburetor or brake parts cleaner. In this instance I think the carb cleaner would be better, as it's a bit stronger than brake parts cleaner (I think). Spray it good then let it sit for an hour or so, then spray it again. Pre-lube it when you install -- pour a quart of oil over the length of the shaft before you put the valve cover on. 

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Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:23:31 -0500
From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>

I'm hoping I don't need to rebuild the head again. I had it rebuilt,
used bad stuff for the gaskets, it steamed a bunch - I figured I'd give
up and take it in to a garage. Today was a warm day, so I figured I
might as well have a look at it. If I can't figure it out, then it's off
to a garage.

Yep - we discussed that junk a month or so six weeks ago. I parked it
and let it sit a month or six weeks. Got frustrated.

Anyway - I'm not sure what would cause stuck valves on a freshly rebuilt
cylinder head. It was surfaced, cleaned, new valves, new seats or seals
or whatever. To the tune of some 400 bucks or more (don't have the check
register with me). Think the springs were replaced, not sure. Anyway,
the head is off and looks good.

The rocker arm assembly is a little sticky, though. Hmmmm.

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