Re: 1941 One Eighty - curious engine problem

Posted by Victor On 2011/1/14 21:05:30

Tim:

You are giving me a lot of hope, thanks a lot! Sticky valves could surely be the problem. The car sat with the engine just done and probably only started a few times, for about 30 years.

I will try to find Gumout (which I am not familiar with) or some equivalent and do just as you suggest, first. Then, I will also do the 10W30 detergent oil... hopefully that will help solve the problem. I have to admit I am terrified to look at valves and or remove head particularly on this car, because of it's front end bod construction, in which you nearly have to take half of the car off to access the engine properly.

Thanks for the comments on RR engines and their lubrication system. I had no idea they had such a wonderful system. They are truly great quality cars.

Thanks for your help,
victor