Re: sticky lifter

["J. Michael Shaw, II" <MikeIIDC@domain.elided>]

>
>>Gregg
>>
>>Put a qt. of automatic transmission fluid in engine oil and run engine for
>>a while and if
>>that doesn't work than take lifter out and clean in automatic trans
>>fluid.  This should
>>help free the lifter.  Also check if you have a stuck valve when you take
>>the valve cover
>>off.
>>
>
>
>Dad had an Oldsmobile in the early 70's that had a problem with a sticking
>valve.  He'd pour a quart of transmission oil into the carb while someone
kept
>the car running at fast idle.  It really smoked up the neighborhood, but
it'd
>free the valve.
>
>Doug


Whoa!!!  Tranny fluid into the carb!!!  Wow!  That is a new one on me!  I
bet it smoked!!!

Michael