Re: Valve problems on the way home today.

Posted by Tobs On 2010/6/5 12:20:04

Now I'm a little confused, nothing showed up on inspection after removing the valve covers. I checked all the clearances cold, and the rear-most exhaust valve was .030 while all others were about .010-.014. I warmed up the engine, and reset the valve clearances, all springs and retainers seemed to be in order. No parts loose or missing. Noise and miss are still very much there. One cyl is definately not good. More noise with load, less noise at idle.
You know, I was at a show yesterday and thought about buying a compression tester, and didn't. Wish I had now....Anyway. I have to organize a place where I can do some longer term work on the car and remove the head and look at the valves. That job I did about 20 years ago as a teenager on my first packard...This packard I plan on putting back together
In good news, the girlfriend learned how to remove air filter, heater fan, and inner-fender splash guard, as well as how to cut new gaskets for the valve covers. Working on the car is a place where I can boss her around
Anyway, here is a video of the valves that doesn't really have the 'bad noise'.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2mzG-eQkZM

Sound is still more of a clack clack than a deeper (Rod/Piston) tone, but now I am not so certain the problem lies in the valve train.
Oh, and in case anybody is in souther Germany and needs their Small Block Chevy repaired, go to Frankie's Garage. Nice guy.http://www.frankiesgarage.com
In german we say, 'keep your ears stiff' instead of 'keep your chin up' That's what I'll do!