Victor
Check the timing chain(slipped a link), tensioner, cam before you assume
bent valve. I usually do a compression test to on each cyl. A bent valve
will show lower (usually) compression. Good luck.
Mike Koken
Colo. Springs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Laury" <vlaury@earthlink.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 3:39 PM
Subject: towed home!
> Oh my, I think I broke something ($$$$) at the AutoX today. I think I bent
a
> valve. I'm going to assess the damage and I'll report back on the outcome.
> Nasty, loud "TIC TIC TIC" Funny thing is, that it happened in staging. I
was
> just pulling up to the start line and TIC TIC TIC! Needless to say, I
didn't
> attempt to run it. Just pushed her out of the way and called AAA.
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> 72 HLS30 48255
> 65 L-320 Pickup
> Los Angeles
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