Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2020/9/14 21:40:07

Bad news. Had my friend come over with his timing light and some other instruments to see what we could find. Timing is good, idle speed is good, all spark plug wires are right, points and rotor are clean. All plugs are getting spark.

But 3 and 4 are not firing, despite the spark plugs working, and there is a loud tapping in that area around the valves. Spark, fuel and air are all there so the only thing I can think of is a problem with the valves on 3 and 4. Thoughts?

So frustrating, especially since my compression numbers were so good last week. I was really hoping not to have to tear into the engine anytime soon, but I guess I don't really have a choice now. My goal of at least driving it on the road this year is quickly disappearing.

Ugh.