Robert,
I guess I wasn't clear but that's exactly what I want to do....reduce the
exhaust smoke as a result of worn valve guides without pulling the head.
Its a temporary fix I'll grant you but one I'm choosing at this point because
of time constraints. I have new valve guides, springs, rocker shaft, et
cetera, but not the time right now to pull the head...that can wait until next
winter.
As far as the design issue I thought there were a number of people using seals
on their valves with no problems. No?
Thanks
Bud
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost Parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Liam Gannon
To: 'levilevi' ; 6pack@autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 4:25 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 Valve spring compressing method?
Robert L. Gannon
In my humble opinion, I would not not put those valve seals on. The design
did not call for them. The oil that is going down the stems is lubricating
your valve guides and keeping them from wearing. What are you trying to
achieve? If it is to stop the loss of oil and to reduce the grey smoke?
I would recommend putting in new valve guides. Yes that does mean removing
the head.
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