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edwardbarras · 12-02-2023, 09:30 PM

Is there anyone in the Pittsburgh, Penna. area that Works on 8BA flathead Ford engins. I have some stuck valves. Thanks

flathead4rd · 12-04-2023, 10:51 AM

I don't live in your area but if you could tell us more information about your stuck valves I'm sure you can get some good advice here. Are the valves stuck in the guide or are the guides stuck in the block?

big job · 12-04-2023, 11:51 AM

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its not hard to pop t5he intake off and look for a tappet with a lot of clearance thats the one stuck up then squirt the guide and valve stem then pry valve and get it to move up and down. just squirt throught the spring soaking it...

12-02-2023, 09:30 PM	#1
edwardbarras Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47	49 Ford Flathead v 8 8BA Is there anyone in the Pittsburgh, Penna. area that Works on 8BA flathead Ford engins. I have some stuck valves. Thanks

12-04-2023, 10:51 AM	#2
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: 49 Ford Flathead v 8 8BA I don't live in your area but if you could tell us more information about your stuck valves I'm sure you can get some good advice here. Are the valves stuck in the guide or are the guides stuck in the block?

12-04-2023, 11:51 AM	#3
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: 49 Ford Flathead v 8 8BA Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) its not hard to pop t5he intake off and look for a tappet with a lot of clearance thats the one stuck up then squirt the guide and valve stem then pry valve and get it to move up and down. just squirt throught the spring soaking it...