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Pictures of my valvetrain.....looks terrible...what're my options?

Posted By Big6ft6 16 Years Ago
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Pictures of my valvetrain.....looks terrible...what're my options?

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Here it is, I pulled a valve cover and it looks like someone was running tar in this engine...Crying

So what should I do?  What does this likely mean?  What are the options for a guy on a tiny budget just trying to get the engine runnning?  Will running some modern oil in here break up that sludge?

How do I know if the modifcation to get oil to the valvetrain was ever made..I assume if things are this dirty the cam bearing oil passage to the valves is clogged?



Nate - Madison, Wisconsin
 
56 Ford Customline Sedan
 

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Forum Post Pictures of my valvetrain.....looks terrible...what're my options? By Big6ft6 ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post You can start by taking the rocker shaft apart and cleaning out all... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just another suggestion-try and buy a shop manual for this car.They... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post [quote][b]paul2748 (10/28/2009)[/b][hr]Do as OLDCARMARK says. Once you... By Big6ft6 ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post [quote][b]charliemccraney (10/29/2009)[/b][hr] Remember Heisenberg's... By mctim64 ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Assuming this engine is still in running shape - try it with the valve... By GREENBIRD56 ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Along with the a fore mentioned maintenance, you need to check the oil... By PF Arcand ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post [quote][b]mctim64 (10/29/2009)[/b][hr]Paul mentions turning the engine... By Big6ft6 ( 16 Years Ago )
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