Hey, that's good news, Steve. See you at conclave in June.
Jim Smith
----- Original Message -----
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:12 PM
Subject: Update on valve problems
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> It turns out that I have two burned valves, most likely from motoring
> about
> for too long with the valve clearances closed up. I took the head into
> the
> shop today and when it was disassembled the burned valves were evident. I
> would have expected the burning to be on the flame side, but it's on the
> seats and the flame side was fine on all of them. My machinist has
> ordered
> the necessary parts and I should be Healeying again by the end of next
> week
> if the parts arrive expeditiously.
>
> Looks like I'll be keeping closer tabs on the valve clearances from here
> on.
>
> Thanks to all for your advice.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
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