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MEXICOWANDERER
Oct 15, 2017Explorer
A valve that has sunk into its seat will reduce clearance to minus value. If the valve spring utterly collapses tight, pushrods will bend and it could snap a rockerarm.
Not theory. I've seen it happen multiple times, automotive and small engine.
Checking for this takes experience. It isn't an amateur hour moment...
Not theory. I've seen it happen multiple times, automotive and small engine.
Checking for this takes experience. It isn't an amateur hour moment...
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