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09-02-2014, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
When I took the intake manifold off, I found 3 stuck exhaust valves in #3, 6 & 8. With the plugs out, and the wand bent on the Kroil, I could shoot some penetrant under the open exhaust valves. It came out the exhaust headers, so I know I got a good load in there. I was able to work the valves down with the valve bar, and they seem to free up a little, but are still stuck enough so the springs won't return them. Suggestions for the next step or steps ? Thank you.
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09-02-2014, 09:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
a few cycles of tapping the valve down, turn engine to open again, lube and tap down, repeat until the valve closes normally usually works.
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09-02-2014, 10:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
if you tap on the vales make sure you tap exactly in the middle of he valve head, valves bend easy, try a mix of 50/50 acetone and trans oil, that's the best penetrant you can use, don't get in a hurry, it may take a week for it to work
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09-02-2014, 11:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
Keep working them. Exhaust valves don't bend, they break. Intake valves will bend.
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09-05-2014, 10:51 AM | #5 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
Thank you to all the Fordbarners that responded. After a couple days of some Kroil down into the exhaust pockets under the valve head, and working the valve down with the valve bar and up with the cam, and adding some mystery oil in to the pocket with a bent straw, they all freed up and are fine now. In the future I will never put the engine aside for more that a month without fogging it out with MMO. Lesson learned.
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09-05-2014, 02:55 PM | #6 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
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09-05-2014, 03:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
I like to knurl the guides for a tight fir .0005/.001 clearance. Plus the Knurl keeps the stem well lubricated.
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08-12-2016, 03:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
Good post my 48 8ba has 3 stuck guess thats why it dont want to do anything but "pop" exhaust a few time .
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08-12-2016, 05:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Help with stuck exhaust valves in 8BA
i put bronze liners in the guides on rebuilds.less sticking and wear better.
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