| Assessing coach - valves stuck and bad stuff happened [message #213635] |
Sun, 07 July 2013 18:46  |
Tilerpep
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Registered: June 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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So, I got the brakes functional and took coach for local spin. three spins actually, totaling about ten miles. Ran great. second trip noticed some clicking, thought "sticky valve will loosen up". This morning trying to start was loud click, almost pop for a few turns, and then "rrrck pop" a number of times. When it finally fired, it ran baaaad.
compression test, very sad. front two cylinders nearly nothing. I pulled driver side valve cover - number 1 intake valve doesn't even move so at least the rocker and rod are trash (correct my terms or ask questions if anything sounds off, it may be I'm saying it wrong), I'm afraid for potential cam damaged. Coach sat for nearly 8 years, this engine was rebuilt 3000 miles before it sat.
Questions/next steps:
1. Do I have to take the whole AC compressor and brackets to get the passenger valve cover off?
2. Can I try replacing the rocker and pushrod and try to free the valves? If so, how to free valves?
3. Tests? Fixes? What do I do with other cylinders to prevent more?
Throw in some encouragement with advice, I'm needing it...Thanks in advance.
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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