Mike,
Can you explain what you meant when referring to the tappets? I've just
replaced all of mine, and while I haven't started it yet, you've got me
concerned. I didn't think there was anything to it other than removing the
old and installing the new?
That's what the "bible" says anyway?
Thanks,
mark bullard
kailua, hi
----- Original Message -----
From: <YeOldEd@aol.com>
To: <larryandrobin@charter.net>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: broken rockers,bent pushrods
> Larry,
>
> Do not despair. I also bought wreck with a rebuilt engine. No miles on it.
> The DPO told me he couldn't get it to run.
> After a ground up resto, I checked all the significant torque settings on
the
> engine, re-adjusted the tappits, (very carefully), found and replaced four
> bent push rods. The DPO obviously didn't understand tappits. Then I fired
her
> up.
> She ran great for about 300 miles, at which point she started spitting
fuel
> thru the fwd. carb. intake. I found a broken rocker and 2 more bent rods.
> It's not a tough fix and not as expensive as some problems. Recommend you
> check all the rods carefully and take a real close look at the rockers for
> stress cracks. You might even want to carry a spare rocker for a while!
> I've got about 3,000 trouble free miles since then. Good luck.
>
> Mike N
>
> CC75088L
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