1966 l-36 needs valve job

[Mark E.]

Re: 1966 l-36 needs valve job

Jerry-------


One other tip: remove the carburetor and inspect the plenum below it. If it is wet with oil then the problem is related to the PCV system.

And another easy thing to check that Joe mentioned earlier are the valve seals. On big blocks, they harden with age and fall apart allowing oil to leak past the guides. This is a relatively easy fix if they're bad.

[Lawrence S.]

Re: 1966 l-36 needs valve job

I think I am with Duke on this. Unless it is blowing a lot of smoke and is not annoying to you I would leave it alone for now.

[Jerry S.]

Re: 1966 l-36 needs valve job

I think I like that option best. The engine runs great after a short warmup and checking the oil level and adding more when necessary is probably an acceptable solution. This has all been great advice and I appreciate everyones expertise. At least I know what I'm up against in the future should I decide to go for a rebuild. Thanks.

[Mark E.]

Re: 1966 l-36 needs valve job

Jerry,

I respect your decision. You might still consider checking the PCV system and valve seals. There's a significant chance one of these is an issue and would only cost two valve cover gaskets to check.

[Jerry S.]

Re: 1966 l-36 needs valve job

I am not opposed to checking the PCV system since it seems to be a relatively straight forward process. If that happens to be the culprit, any idea what the fix will entail? Where is the best source for parts and estimates of cost to correct the issue?