Re: Need help figuring this girl out...

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/4/14 13:54:49

Since u ran a compression check i assume that means u can crank the engine with the starter.

TO check for stuck valves:

Remove the spark plugs. Turn engine by hand for EACH cylinder on TDC. Look at distributor rotor to determine TDC for each cylinder.

For EACH cylinder at TDC blow your favorite smoke or compressed air thru the spark plug hole and watch for it to come from the carb.

Also watch or hear it come from exhaust. If exhaust system is still installed on car then u mite need a helper back at the tail pipe to watch/listen.


With each cynlinder on TDc there should be NO smoke nor escaping air.


Record the rusults of smoke or escaping air and report back.

Ther stuck valves can probably be Unstuck by simply removing the tappet cover on the side of the block and working from there. Worse case have to remove the intake/exh. manifold and heat guides with a torch. DO not heat them red. Just enuf to let them snap closed.