Bought the Optima, and its in the car. She fired right up. Now to adjust
the valves...
I pulled the valve cover off and started it to see how bad the valve rocker
oil issue was. 1-8 were great, 9-12 had small fountains (a couple of
inches) so the rocker shaft rebuild is on the list.
One thing I noticed was the valve cover, directly over those rocker arms has
a plate brazed into the top, directly under the breather. What could that
be for???
I am also concerned that there are several small dents in the top of that
brazed plate, could that be the rockers hitting the plate? I cannot see a
spot on the rockers, but since they are hardened, I don't know if I would.
I am putting pictures up on my site on the gallery page found here...
http://www.austin-healeys.com/photos.htm
I picked up a alloy valve cover for a very good price that has a very small
spot where it has been chipped or corroded. I am trying to decide if I can
use it. I think I can since the gasket surface is sound, it is the side.
See pics at the above site.
I'm going back downstairs to adjust the valves.
Patton
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Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
'57 A-H 100-Six - http://Austin-Healeys.com
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