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The distributor does 0.5x revolutions per engine revolution so both these approaches do the same thing.

I'll check the lifters tomorrow... That's really all it can be, right? It's clearly not taking the pre-load and it would make sense if these are solid.

Let me run you by exactly what I'm doing: Insert push rods back in the same order they came out. They feel like they slide up slightly like they're locating into a divot in the lifter. Loosely put the spring back in. Rocker arm assemblies go back in, same side they came out. Pushrods are located int...

Had another go from scratch. I'm sure I'm doing it right, but it won't get compression unless I set the rockers "too loose". Just tried contact + 1/2 a turn on the adjuster and it was happy but that might cause float?

Hi Got a misfire and no idle after doing the pushrod tubes on my 2.0 CU (hydraulic lifter) engine. I adjusted the valves as per the manual, turn until just touching, then tighten +2 turns. I'm fairly certain everything is back as it was before in the correct order! No weird noises either. Where shou...

R0B wrote: ↑08 Jun 2022, 16:09 I am pretty sure the heads cannot be skimmed.

Why not?

Well a***. Couldn't I put something under the bailing wire to keep it tight?

I'm looking for any solution that doesn't involve buying new heads, then... Chemical metal, huh?

Hi, I have a pair of cylinder heads for a CU engine, so they're aluminium. They each have a small knick on the rocker cover mating surface thats leaking oil, it's where they were stored and handled improperly, long story! I've tried using sealant to no effect. I'm assuming I need them skimmed? There...

Hi, I installed oil temperature and pressure senders between my oil filter and block using one of those "sandwich" style housings. I also have a cylinder head temp sensor on the #3 spark plug. The first thing I notice is that when the engine is fully hot and at idle, the pressure gauge dro...

Having the same problem on the opposite side now. Here's what it looks like after removal , with grease... https://i.imgur.com/IL1nJLy.jpg Layer of loctite black: https://i.imgur.com/JtOcC8K.jpg The gasket is distorting and 'swelling' and won't go back into position. I have an oil pressure reading ...

Hi, looks like the voltage regulator has been bypassed on my gauge cluster. Opened it up to test the fuel gauge, cos I'm having weird intermittent readings (could be sender, who knows, that's why I'm testing). And I find this: https://i.imgur.com/1GAPBn1.jpg Which, from what I can tell, powers the f...

So in the end, I went with 100% Loctite black sealant, no gasket. Cleaned everything off with brake cleaner, got rid of any oil that might seep onto it while it's curing, and let it sit for 24 hours. Seals just fine at the moment. I don't know what's going on with this engine but I'm about done for ...

Stesaw wrote: ↑11 Sep 2021, 19:54 Put a picture up of the damage, it's probably sealing OK aside from that so maybe some gasket stuff / sealant might sort it.

I'll take the cover off tomorrow, and take a pic. Will do the pushrod tubes first.

Generally, if faces are clean and flat, no sealant is needed, though it might help fill the gouge. Covers should be flat being new, so just wondering if it's really the rocker cover that is the source of the leak? Could it be that the push rod tubes are leaking? The oil ends up dripping off the edg...

Hi, got an oil leak on the r/h cover on my 2.0 Aircooled. Previous owner had the thing slathered in a clear sealant of some kind. The new cork gaskets won't seal properly... there's a small gouge in the mating surface on the head. Say, < 0.5mm, not going all the way through the face either. What's a...

multisi wrote: ↑06 Sep 2021, 18:42 I have a back box  ( silencer ) for sale, good quality and very little use. I can post to you  £50 including post.

Nice one! Can I drop you a message on here?