Re: IML: REPLACE VALVE SEALS

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Burt, as I stated I have used the air compressor method MANY times. I's not hard to do and only a few special tools are needed. Dave.

 

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From: "Burton Bouwkamp" <northburt@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> Dan,
>
> There are at least two techniques for replacing the valve seals without
> removing the heads. One is with air pressure (through the spark plug hole)
> to hold the valves closed while removing/installing the seals. Another is to
> insert 6 to 7 feet of nylon rope through the spark plug hole and compress it
> above the piston to hold the valves closed while removing/installing the
> seals.
>
> I need to replace the valve seals on my 1968 Dodge Charger (383 "B" engine)
> but I haven't had the nerve to try either technique. Have any of the
> Imperial Club members had success with these techniques - or any other
> tricks that I don't know about.?
>
> Burt Bouwkamp
>
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> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 1:20 PM
> Subject: IML: Oil usage theories
>
>
> > Hello everyone (& Dave):
> >
> > I have excessive oil usage on my '67 Imperial engine. Not much of a
> > surprise with 150K+, and sitting for a decade. 1 quart/150 miles at 70
> > mph, & 1 quart/300 miles at 45ish avg. mph around town. I know the
> > correct answer is to do a complete rebuild. Can't quite pop for that
> > right now, as there are too many other priorities for my next $3000.
> >
> > Compression check months ago was OK, no blue smoke at cold start up (even
> > if sitting for days), no blue smoke at hard acceleration, or after idle -
> > just no blue smoke at all. Idles and drives quite well, gets about 11
> ; > mpg. Pulled the plugs yesterday after 3000 miles, and they were nicely
> > tanned/greyed, clean everywhere except wet oil on the threads.
> >
> > Dave had mentioned earlier that big block Mopars have a tendency to need
> > valve seals. If that is what's indicated by the above evidence, I could
> > probably find the resources to pull the heads.
> >
> > Any expert (or otherwise) theories and thoughts would be most welcomed.
> >
> > Dan Richardson
> > 300L Family Heirloom
> >
> >
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