----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- In a message dated 10/11/00 5:28:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I use TCP in the fuel and AVBlend in > the oil and I have not had a valve stick (I cannot get 80Oct here near > Boston so I have to run 100LL) Autogas eliminates the need for TCP (Ducking under table now) Dave: Where are you located? I fly out of Minuteman. > > The valve guides can be reamed in place. You tie a piece of dental > floss to the valve and drop it into the cylinder at BDC. After reaming > the guide you pull the valve back into place. You may have to drop the > exhaust manifold to help get the valve back in place. It takes about 5 > to 8 hours including removing the cowling and putting it all back > together to do the job. > I have never needed to drop the exhaust. An assortment of bent coat hangers and finger grabby thingies (from Snapon <G>) facilitate maneuvering them back in place. Also, pull the valve stem out through the upper plug hole and clean any deposits off first. This technique is called "the rope trick" and has been written up in numerous maintenance journals and type specific news letters. John __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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