James,
I've used Stabil in my BJ8 every winter sinced I've had my car while it's in
storage, and have never had any problem with it. I can't say for sure that
I'd have a problem if I didn't use it, but each spring when I go to start my
car, it fires right up.
David Z.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Shope" <healeymanjim@hansencc.net>
To: "healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: [Healeys] sticking valve
>i am working on a tri-carb that has been sitting for about a year in this
> heat. the carbs were all varnished up and took a lot of cleaning. still
> had
> problems and finally decided to check ignition. no problem so did a comp
> check. #4 had 0. pulled valve cover and saw intake valve push rod off
> the
> lifter and lodged up beside it. checked valve and it was stuck solid
> closed.
> took two days of PB blaster and tapping on it every so often until it
> finally
> was loose. readjusted everything and had 150 psi like the others. do not
> know what caused this but maybe someone has had it happen before and can
> enlighten the list. also, the gros jets were removed and replaced with
> new
> needle valves because they just kept plugging up even when the ball was
> down.
> it is now running smooth like it should. is Stabil in the gas a good idea
> for
> this car? never used it so am reluctant to put it in unless i get some
> good
> testimonials. hjim
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