[DeTomaso] Engine re-assembly questions for #6143.

[Will Kooiman]

Take it to a machine shop you trust.  If you don't have one, ask around.
They will replace what you tell them to replace - plus whatever else needs
to be replaced.  If you have original valves, replace them now.  Have them
check the valve guide on the valve that had the bent rocker.

The little spring looks like what's used on the valve seals.  Most Fords
used umbrella seals. They're called umbrella seals, because that's what they
look like - little umbrellas.  They go up and down with the valve.    They
keep most of the oil from going down the valve guide.

Positive retention seals attach to the guide with friction.  The springy
wire holds it on.

If you check your valve seals - they're inside your springs - you'll
probably find one that's missing the little metal wire.  If you're missing
one, you're probably missing more than one.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Londry
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:39 AM
To: DeTomaso Forum
Subject: [DeTomaso] Engine re-assembly questions for #6143.

Well I got the cover off the right bank, and surprise - it looks OK.
I'll just re-torque it, check the clearances, change the plugs and put 
the cover back on.

The score from the left bank was:
- top chewed off #8 exhaust-valve stem
- bent rocker on #8 intake
- #7 intake had been changed (matches  5 & 6).
- #8 intake had been changed and has a different face
     http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=15672
- a little spring from the stem seal (I think) chewed up and hanging 
around the stem (forground)
     http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=15675
- 1 wrong head-bolt (wrong head & wrong neck)
plus the crazy install of the valley pan & seals.

So the questions are:
- Is an off-the shelf exhaust valve going to match the cut of the valve 
seat?
- Could I check it by bluing the seat?
- What's the little seal-spring for?
- Anything special to do in re-assembly beyond painting everything with 
heavyweight oil?
- Anything special to do in dressing the gaskets?
- Is it a good idea to get a how-to book, maybe one of Tom Monroe's, in 
addition to the Ford manual?

As you can tell, I'm planning to replace the valve and the lifter, check 
the clearances and put it back too.
That way I can maybe get some driving in and make a decision about a 
complete teardown/rebuild on this engine
 or going for a replacement.

thanks in advance
dave


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