[Mgs] compression problem found

[Rick Lindsay]

That is certainly possible and will be tested.  Same
with the pushrods.

rick

--- The Roxter <rocknatural at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rick Lindsay wrote:
> > Hello Steve and other friends,
> >
> > The asymmetrically oxidized valve head on the #2
> > cylinder ( http://www.aubard.us/MGB/HPIM0862.JPG )
> led
> > me to assume that the discoloration was related to
> the
> > pressure leak.  And so it seems is the case.  
> >
> > Here's a look at that valve from the stem end
> > http://www.aubard.us/MGB/HPIM0884.JPG .  The dull,
> > black area is where the valve hasn't been closing
> > completely.  The build-up on the back of the valve
> > head is normal for an old, rarely used,
> > long-since-rebuilt engine.  Removing all this crud
> > will make a big difference in how the engine
> starts
> > and runs.
> >
> > A further look at the valve seat confirms the
> problem
> > http://www.aubard.us/MGB/HPIM0885.JPG
> Looks like the valve stem is slightly bent.
> 
> -The Roxter
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