Posted by Fritz Maurer on April 17, 2021 at 07:17:18 from (174.232.134.149):
I recently bought a 73 Ford L-series with a 331 gas engine. The truck has been idle since 1976 with 15,000 miles. The engine still turns but I have not tried starting it yet. I was concerned about valve springs being compressed for 45 years. Should I pull the heads and change the valve springs? Also, what about sodium filled valves? Should I toss those as well, if it turns out the engine is equipped with them? I know those in the racing circuit never liked them, and I wonder if they caused trouble to any extent in stock applications. Would like your opinions on this. Thanks, Fritz
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