In a message dated 3/12/2006 2:49:24 PM Central Standard Time,
tr3driver@comcast.net writes:
> >Is that engine an interference engine. Any chance of the cam timing
> >being off?
>
> Nope, Paul is working on a TRactor motor, and they are not interference
> engines
> (unless heavily modified).
>
Providing the valves are set properly. If the adjusters are set way too low
or if the head has been shaved the valves may indeed protrude far enough to
contact the piston.
Quick-n-easy test is to pull the rocker assy and see if the engine now turns.
Dave
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