Re: Bad news from my compression test I think....how can car STILL refuse to start?

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/9/16 7:52:44

Soak everything in penetrating oil and let sit. Next use the valve spring compressor to expose the stem so that you can clean off any burrs with a fine file or emery paper.

You can use spacers on top of the tappets. Once the valve is high enough you can remove the spring given the tappet is wound down. Or just keep feeding in more spacers.

The Senior motors originally had screw slots in the valve so that a drill could be used to burnish the stem prior to removal and thus prevent valve guide damage.

This is time consuming. But if you use that slide hammer thing then send the valves to a machine shop for grinding.

Also, a telescoping magnet and a screw driver will get the keepers out without using your fingers.