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William Stewart · 11-23-2013, 03:10 PM

My 1950 Chev 3100 pickup has been off the road for a few months for brake work. On trying for a restart, the engine, which usually is running after about a half turn cranking (6 Volt starter in 12 Volt system), started rough and noisey. I shut down and pulled the valve cover- two stuck intake valves and bent pushrods. Pullled the sideplate and checked for cam damage. Lifter surfaces all OK, so I'm assuming that the cam survived.

The intake valve stems have been flooded with super liquid wrench (ATF and Acetone mix) for a couple of days, but still seem solidly stuck, Any ideas short of pulling the head? The engine is a Forberg 235 rebuild with about 10K miles.

Next step? Thanks, Bill

11-23-2013, 03:10 PM	#1
William Stewart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 36	Stuck Valves /Bent Pushrods My 1950 Chev 3100 pickup has been off the road for a few months for brake work. On trying for a restart, the engine, which usually is running after about a half turn cranking (6 Volt starter in 12 Volt system), started rough and noisey. I shut down and pulled the valve cover- two stuck intake valves and bent pushrods. Pullled the sideplate and checked for cam damage. Lifter surfaces all OK, so I'm assuming that the cam survived. The intake valve stems have been flooded with super liquid wrench (ATF and Acetone mix) for a couple of days, but still seem solidly stuck, Any ideas short of pulling the head? The engine is a Forberg 235 rebuild with about 10K miles. Next step? Thanks, Bill Last edited by William Stewart; 11-23-2013 at 03:30 PM.



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