RE: OS engines users Club
Hi guys,
Well, I reassembled my 91 Surpass and have noticed that there isn't that much compression. I removed the head and poured some after-run oil on the piston and let it set overnight. Nothing seemed to leak past the ring, so I'm thinking and hoping that the ring/cylinder/piston are OK.
The only thing I never tore down was the valves, so I tried that. They're held on with split washers held in place with a collet. For whatever reason (hardened caster, whatever) I can't seem to push the cam down to remove the split collets and take the valve assembly apart for inspection.
If I push down on the collet, everything goes with it, even though the valve is held in check to keep it from moving.
Has anyone else ever had this problem? And if so, how did you get over it. I have an idea for a tool but it would take time to fabricate. I was wondering if there was a quicker method.
Thanks,
Bob