It's time to address #1 plug....

[Ken911]

Originally Posted by dshepp806

Thanks Gunter....been spending the better part of the morning rambling through MANY educating threads on this area. I've caught the threads regarding torque values on NEW stuff vs. reusue of old stuff......appears to be a consensus to add a bit of additional torque. I'll ask him what he feels the "walking source" may be. I'll replace any questionable items...

I'm torn about using these seals....I have them in hand but am thinking: should I experience any "walking" in the future, this would (I guess) be accompanied by an oil leak (INDICATION THAT SOMETHING'S GOING ON). Should I make use of the seals, will it (possibly) hide something by stopping any rocer leaks>?

Thanks, again, for your response.

Like that last line in your sig (BTW)....................

Best,..and Happy New Year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if your rocker arm shafts slide more they will still leak with the rsr seals. i had a couple slide on me also. the problem was the fact that i had not replaced the nut and bolt going through the shaft. they had stripped a little preventing them from being tightened up enough.

[Flieger]

I do not see walking rockers in your engine. Here are walking rocker shafts:

[dshepp806]

Maybe the pics don't do the justice,....MANY were not flush,..easily seen by me while there and pointed out by James.....maybe I can get back in there tomorrow with a charged battery on the camera......

I've (always had) a Bentley...and am familiar with thick/thin sides of the partitions. Looks that one can see number one is not flush.

Flywheel's fine.

Thanks,

[dshepp806]

JUST GOT THE CALL FROM JAMES! #1 is out and now has a timecert installed. That part's over, gents. On to the to-do list!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best.

Doyle

[rcaradimos]

Originally Posted by Flieger

I do not see walking rockers in your engine. Here are walking rocker shafts:

Question- in the above pic, where would oil be leaking from? on each side of the rocker or the out side where the shaft is sticking out some?

[Flieger]

I think the side that the shaft is sticking out from, but that is not my car in the photo.

[fred cook]

A little trick that I learned when working in an Alfa shop years ago is to cut a strip of shop rag, soak it in oil and feed it into the spark plug hole. After rethreading the plug hole, reach into the cylinder with a piece of wire with a hook on the end and slowly pull the oil soaked rag out. The sticky rag will catch virtually all of the chips, leaving a clean cylinder. I helps to oil the tap also to catch some of the metal chips. Of course, the best way is to remove the head, but if that is not a viable option, then the next best thing is to trap the rethreading trash. Good luck with your project!

[dshepp806]

Thanks, Fred.

[dshepp806]

Well,..it looks like I'll be picking her up tomorrow...will update the thread with what was done,..(aside from emptying my savings account !!!!!!!!)

Also at: Time to deal with that #1 plug,........... - Page 3 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Best to all,

Doyle

[dshepp806]

Continued update, gentlemen and ladies,..again not to report directly, but redirect to the report!!!!!!!!!:

Time to deal with that #1 plug,........... - Page 5 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Best to all,

Doyle

[dshepp806]

Finally near to wrapping thread up !!! Plug pics at

Time to deal with that #1 plug,........... - Page 7 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Thanks to all,

Doyle

[dshepp806]

,..and the saga continues at :::::

Time to deal with that #1 plug,........... - Page 9 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

All inputs are welcome..

Best,

Doyle

[Elombard]

Interesting, so pete Z says no silver anti seize as it causes the plugs to stick, I always thought it was because it interfered with the ground.

As to your situation, I would NOT go back now. Just enjoy the car and plan for next year or more to go back for the TS. When they do it go ahead and pay for the motor drop, the install job will be much more likely to be successful I would think.

If it is running good let it be for a while - you have a lot on your plate.