Last night I finally removed the head in a quest to discover the lack of
compression. Most of the intake valves had a huge carbon build up on them,
especially on the number one cylinder which was preventing it from closing
properly.
One of the valves had oil pooling on it. My guides are the most likely culprit
and will need replacing. I have decided to go with Richard Good's valve
guides and seals. Does any one have any experience with these?
The tops of the valve stems were starting to mushroom from the pounding of
the rockers. The excess had to be filed off to pull the valve stem through the
guide. The tips of my rockers look battered as well.
I also feel it's time to upgrade to roller rockers and if I will buy them
from Jim Swarthout if I can get ahold of him.
The tops of the pistons also have a nice coating of carbon. Does any one have
any suggestions on the best way to remove the carbon deposits? Does varsol
and steel wool do the job?
Now that it's apart I am also thinking of replacing my old battered header
with a new ceramic coated header. My current header (Pacesetter) was a
nightmare
to install with fitting and refitting taking hours of time. Any
recommendations on SS headers?
Is there any benefit to going SS if they are going to be ceramic coated?
Stuart Beatty
76 Carmine
Belleville ON
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