Re: sticky lifter

[Richie Houdek <rdrhoudek@domain.elided>]

Gregg

Put a qt. of automatic transmission fluid in engine oil and run engine for
a while and if
that doesn't work than take lifter out and clean in automatic trans
fluid.  This should
help free the lifter.  Also check if you have a stuck valve when you take
the valve cover
off.

Richard J. Houdek
71 IHC pickup
73 Scout II (Richie's vehicle (Flying J))
73 Scout II (parts)
74 Scout II (parts)
rdrhoudek@domain.elided

gregg wrote:

> i wrote awhile back about my 152 (65 800) that was rebuilt and not run
> by the p.o.  it has what seems to be a sticky lifter on # 3.  we got
> it running(badly) today and we got no response out of #3 cylinder.  it
> shows that it is getting spark but there is no reaction when you pull
> the 3 wire.  is there some way to manipulate the lifter so it gets oil
> and works?  or do i need to pick up a new one.  Might there be some
> pushrod issues?  as my 68 does not run properly either i am somewhat
> desperate.  any ideas or anyone want to tell me that i am barking up
> the wrong tree. thanks.
> gregg
>
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