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RE: Ben's wonky valve (was RE: [T3])


On 17 Jul 2003 at 11:46, Ben Wampler wrote:

> I live in Noblesville. Quite a drive from Richmond :/

Hmmm.... One of those very familiar names, but I'll have to look at a map to 
see exactly where it is.

> >You could also just unbolt the rocker shaft and pull it off. Then you
> could >check the rocker arms to make sure they are all free moving.
> While the rockers >are off, pull the pushrods out, one at a time, and
> just casually inspect them. 

> What should I look for?

Look for bent pushrods, or pushrods that show signs that they have been 
scraping against something. Normally they should just be simple straight rods 
with normal engine oil deposits all over them uniformly.

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