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My pushrods keep bending and I believe some of my valves are sticking

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I am having valve trouble. My pushrods keep bending and I believe some of my valves are sticking. I need HELP!!!!! Please.

Submitted: 3 years ago.
Category: Classic Car
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Expert:  DaleStockstill replied 3 years ago.

Hello,

 

My name is Dale.

 

Could you give me a little more details about where, when and how this is happening. Things like- Does this happen when you are putting the pedal to the metal or just normal driving ? - Is there adequate lubrication on top for the rocker arms, etc.? - Does this engine have a stock camshaft or a racing cam? - Is this a solid tappet camshaft or hydraulic ? - Are you using stock, Factory Ford pushrods ? - Why do you think the valves are sticking ? - Are you running Stock Valve Springs ? - Hows is the oil pressure on the engine and what Brand and Weight of oil are you using ?

 

Just try to think about anything you can that is abnormal and might give me a clue as to why this is happening. I have a great deal of knowledge & experience with stock engines as well as racing engines. So give me everything you can about the entire picture and then we will start the diagnostic procedure to help you stop this problem.

 

Sincerely,

Dale

 

PS-I am disabled and I subsidize my income by the earnings I get from my customers. I am available about 50% of the time and I must rest when I am not working for you.

 

 

 

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Expert:  DaleStockstill replied 3 years ago.

Hello,

 

I did not receive a response from you and was wondering you received my answer for you?

 

Sincerely,

Dale

 

PS-I am disabled and I subsidize my income by the earnings I get from my customers. I am available about 50% of the time and I must rest when I am not working for you.

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Customer: replied 3 years ago.

I got the answer I needed. And truck is running right now and no trouble the the pushrods any more

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Expert:  DaleStockstill replied 3 years ago.

Excellent. If you do not mind me asking, what was the finally solution?

Sincerely,

Dale

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