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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

Good !
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

If the valve moved back up when the engine was hand cranked over, I think thats a goos thing.

Seems like it should be able to be made to be pulled back down. As stated it should take a few tries...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

Rotating it probably won't do any good, you're probably just spinning the retainer. Clamp the vise grips on the retainer really really tight and tap down. You need to pull the valve down. Soak the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-29-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

I'm kinda surprised that it won't free up. With soaking the heck out of it from the top [ thru the plug hole] and at the guide, then prying straight down or as Tom suggests tapping down on vise...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

Yep, I agree. Some SeaFoam, penetrating oil, etc, sprayed from the top and bottom should help. Pry and tap straight down on spring retainer. It'll free up.

Then repeat the process to make sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

A number of responses say to remove the manifolds. Why would they be removed just to free up a valve. The side cover comes off pretty quickly and easily.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,851
Posted By Patrick L.
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"

Yep, i agree. Sounds like a hung valve.

You can try freeing it thru the plug hole, or, pull the side cover. The manifolds don't have to be removed.
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