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Old 09-08-2020, 04:05 PM   #1
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Default Stuck Valve

I have a stuck valve that we have tried Mystery Oil, tapping on the valve and today removed the intake. The valve will not come down.

Any more ideas.


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Old 09-08-2020, 04:32 PM   #2
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Make sure that the cam lobe is on the 'heel'. The valve beside the stuck one should also be open. Keep in mind also, that these valves bend very easily.
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Old 09-08-2020, 04:42 PM   #3
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Try a 50/50 mix of Acetone and Auto trans fluid.
it is cheaper than MMO and you can use a Lot more
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Old 09-08-2020, 05:03 PM   #4
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I have read posts on here where people were able to use various home recipes to free up a stuck valve. I tried those things, and going through the intake opening as you have. I let MMO, trans fluid and WD40 soak in the guide for days. In the end, I had to remove the head to free up the valve. Hopefully, you'll have better luck with the other suggestions than I did.
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