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Re: tappet removal 74 mgb

To: Wetmgs@aol.com, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: tappet removal 74 mgb
From: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 02:28:08 -0600
At 02:20 AM 3/11/03 -0500, Marc Derenzy <Wetmgs@aol.com> wrote:
>.... have seven cam followers out with the magnet on a stick method. the 
>rear most only pulls out of its hole 1/4 in. then clicks to a stop. ....

It most likely has dirt or carbon build up on the outside diameter of the 
tappet below the mounting bore in the block.  Soak it with penetrating oil 
for a while, and maybe it will have a change of mind and come out with the 
magnet.  Otherwise pull it up a little and try to grip it with long nose 
pliers to pull it out (assuming you have the tappet cover off).

Barney Gaylord
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