Hello,
Well, the bent pushrods are because the intake valves are stuck...
Two intake valves, the #1 and #4.
The engine was rebuilt about 100 Hr ago and it gets light use, grader blade / cutting 5 ac with finish mower.
I don't remember if I replaced the valve guides with the rebuild or not it was 5+ years ago.
What is the path forward:
1. Work the valves loose, I got them to move a little with a hammer and board hit, but the springs don't pull them back - don't want to hit a piston
2. Pull the head and start over
I hate to do #2, but it might be the safest way - what does everyone think?
Well, the bent pushrods are because the intake valves are stuck...
Two intake valves, the #1 and #4.
The engine was rebuilt about 100 Hr ago and it gets light use, grader blade / cutting 5 ac with finish mower.
I don't remember if I replaced the valve guides with the rebuild or not it was 5+ years ago.
What is the path forward:
1. Work the valves loose, I got them to move a little with a hammer and board hit, but the springs don't pull them back - don't want to hit a piston
2. Pull the head and start over
I hate to do #2, but it might be the safest way - what does everyone think?