TeriAnn, In your message you write:
>
> My guess is an overlose rocker arm & high revs possibly with a structural
> weakness in that push rod. The valves were adjusted to 24 thousands to try
>to
> pass SMOG. I think I will reset them to 20 thousands (has nonstock cam of
> unknown specs & only runs smoothly & well when set lose).
WOW, that sounds real loose. I admittedly run an A series motor,
buth with a full race cam and 1.5 rockers. I use clearances of
.016...which is a little loose...stock is .014. An experienced
engine builder explained to me that very loose is *bad*, it puts
greater stress on the valve train taking up the big gap. I would
suggest you tighten the clearances up and check them a little more
frequently just to make sure.
>
> TeriAnn
>
Just heard on the radio on the way in this morning that BMW is
buying Rover for $1.2B...that should be interesting, sure hope they
have the sense not to kill the Mini.
Jim
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