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

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Junk dissolving from the gas tank can cause sticky valves, but I would think more than one would be a bit sticky. Could be that the shop got that one a little tight. Since it was just rebuilt I'd call the shop and ask them about it. They may be willing to pull the valve and check the guide, clean it up, and put it back together for nothing. I would if it were my shop. They would be out less than half an hour, but don't expect them to do it right away. Maybe you could drop it off in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon though. 

You really need to pull the valve out to clean it good. Main thing you need is a spring compressor... heck, that's the only special tool. Once you get it squared away do the engine flush thing to help keep any more from sticking!

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Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:45:19 -0500
From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>

Well, I could press all the valves down with the palm of my hand, except
for the first valve - the one with the bent pushrod. Stuck valve. How
many folks on this email list said stuck valve how many times?

Anyway - I'm doing the Kroil thing, but may have to take it back to the
machine shop. I know we did valve jobs in high school, but can't quite
remember what parts and pieces to rent. So - it's either off to the
machine shop or some head scratching time, lol.

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