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

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Dave,

I'd take it to a reputable local cylinder head shop and have them do the 
work.  It won't be that much and you should feel confident in a job well 
done.  Even if all you need them to do is fix one valve.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
    
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Dave Londry wrote:
> 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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