Re: sticky lifter

["Doug Mitchell" <dougm@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.
>


Dad had an Oldsmobile in the early 70's that had a problem with a sticking
valve.  He'd pour a quart of transmission oil into the carb while someone kept
the car running at fast idle.  It really smoked up the neighborhood, but it'd
free the valve.

Doug