[Healeys] sticking valve

[David Z]

James,

I've used Stabil in my BJ8 every winter sinced I've had my car while it's in 
storage, and have never had any problem with it. I can't say for sure that 
I'd have a problem if I didn't use it, but each spring when I go to start my 
car, it fires right up.
David  Z.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: [Healeys] sticking valve


>i am working on a tri-carb that has been sitting for about a year in this
> heat.  the carbs were all varnished up and took a lot of cleaning.  still 
> had
> problems and finally decided to check ignition.  no problem so did a comp
> check.  #4 had 0.  pulled valve cover and saw intake valve push rod off 
> the
> lifter and lodged up beside it.  checked valve and it was stuck solid 
> closed.
> took two days of PB blaster and tapping on it every so often until it 
> finally
> was loose.  readjusted everything and had 150 psi like the others.  do not
> know what caused this but maybe someone has had it happen before and can
> enlighten the list.  also, the gros jets were removed and replaced with 
> new
> needle valves because they just kept plugging up even when the ball was 
> down.
> it is now running smooth like it should.  is Stabil in the gas a good idea 
> for
> this car?  never used it so am reluctant to put it in unless i get some 
> good
> testimonials.   hjim