Re: 304 problem(?)

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> Eddie
> 
> The "backfiring" may be the exhaust from on cylinder escaping through the 
> intake. The cause is more than likely due to a collapsed exhaust lifter. The 
> first Gremlin I ever owner was a 74 with the 258. I had the same problem and 
> thought it was a bad valve. I removed the head and brought it to a local machine 
> shop for a rebuild. After I put it back together and started it, the noise was 
> still there. A closer look revealed a collapsed lifter. Since the exhaust did 
> not empty as usual, it escaped through the intake valve when it opened. I went 
> to the parts store to buy a set of lifters. They did not have a complete set 
> so I purchased enough for all the exhaust. I put the engine back together, 
> packed the car and we left for a trip to California. I never had any more problems 
> with that motor. 
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Rick
> 
> By the way......if you decide to sell the Gremlin, will you give me a shot at 
> the AMX flares and front spoiler?

To bad there isn't a side engine cover on the 258's it sure would make changeing lifters easier than pulling the head to get at them.
"Doc"