Re: Words to the wise

[John Cassidy/Sallyann Mulcahy <jcasidy@uswest.net>]

Surprised you didn't notice that a car that is as gutless as an '80 5k was even
more so with 2 dead cyclinders.  How did it get out of it's own way?
Sorry for your troubles.
JC

Tony Lum wrote:

> Hi gang,
>
> Those I-5 owners with solid valve lifters are advised to routinely check
> AND ADJUST the valves.  I never did, lacking the valve depression tool, and
> I knew a few were too tight cause I measured them.  But I just ignored it.
> So I go to get smogged, and it fails with HC readings as high as 800!  Take
> it over to mechanic (who also has smog tester), do a compression test, and
> #1 and #2 have readings of 25 and 35 psi!  Squirt oil into the spark plug
> holes, couple of bumps with the starter, recheck and there is virtually no
> change.  Sh*t, looks like I burnt some valves and the head will have to
> come off next week.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tony Lum
> 1980 5000S (I-3)