Here is a link to a product that was used by another
to get a car passed, havnt tried it myself, but
another on list said it worked...
http://www.autobarn.net/ch05063.html
Donald & Henry Stike
--- Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net> wrote:
> Thanks for the ideas folks. I know I could reduce
> the emissions with
> other fuels. But she should not be in this region in
> normal running.
>
> Anyway I went to check valve clearances and
> compression. Found that
> couple of low clearance values ( yes I did do this
> cold) and that the
> push rod was sticky to turn ( well grunchy may be a
> better term) when
> the valve was closed. Seems there's some wear on the
> ends of the rod.
> (could be more than one).
>
> So what's the likely hood of cam and/or valve
> damage. Plan to pull and
> check tappets tonight (need that little magnet
> tool, my magnet is too
> big) for wear. Also will reset valve clearances and
> run to check
> compression when warm. Engine runs fine otherwise.
>
> Alan
>
>
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