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Old 04-12-2010, 08:19 AM
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Default RE: Mag. 52 4 stroke won't run where to look

You were right on! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

I pulled the head this morning removed the valve and there was heavy carbon on the valve stem that was hitting the valve guide.

I carefully polished the valve stem back to shiny metal. While at it I cleaned the valve seat and carbon in the valve pocket.

I also took forceps and carefully rotated the clean valve against the seat with light thumb pressure to reseat the valve.

I haven't run it yet, but spinning the prop will now draw fuel and yesterday it would not. So with it drawing fuel I expect it to run.

One question. My auto valve C compressor is just a bit too big to remove the valve retainier. Could not help but wonder what you use.

And of course my thumb nail slipped and I fired off the valve retainer cap across the shop. Fortunately my bifocals allowed me to find it.

Thanks again. I expect the cub to be airborne soon. vettdvr
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