Subject: Re: burning oil after hot cam install by Steve40th on 2011/4/29 2:04:49
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bam wrote: Ok I found at least part of the problem (hopefully this is all of it) I have at least 3 destroyed valve seals that I can see. I also have 2 that I can see that are up off the valve seat. Can someone give me the proper way to seat the seal on the valve boss? I simply pressed them on with a deep well socket, apparently that is not enough. Sliding; If my car smoked (ha ha) before I didn't see it and it wasn't much because it uses very little oil. I have no way of knowing about my tune if it runs rich or not, how would one tell, especially with all the smoke? 100,000 miles
There are many guides on how to install them. But I am pretty sure you need to tap them on. Not positive. Hopefully one of the heavy engine builders will post. I am on vacation and dont have any books with me. Sorry