I've got the same issue, except I did pull my head hoping it would
solve it and did what you have on your wish list. No such luck.
Bottom end of engine to undergo surgery very soon.
Ashford Little
6-Pack Membership Secretary
'70 TR6
On Oct 31, 2007, at 9:54 PM, Jim Jones wrote:
> Gang:
>
> The spark plug in #2 cylinger is fouling and probably causing my
> motor to misfire intermittently. The other plugs are normal light
> tan in appearance. It seems unlikely that only that cylinder could
> run rich. So I'm guessing that oil may be leaking down the valve
> stem into the combustion chamber.
>
> If I'm right, would teflon valve seals be worth considering? Or do
> I need to be looking for other causes here?
>
> I hate the thought of removing the cylinder head. Shipwright's
> Syndrome is sure to strike! (9.5:1 head grind, stellite valves, new
> springs, new rocker shaft, etc.) Somebody stop me!!!!!
>
> Jim
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