I own 1972 SB Manual TM. Engine rebuilt 5 yrs ago,has 2000 miles on it.
As I was shifting from 2nd to 3rd normal driving. Engine started to make
metallic noise from valve cover.
After inspection by a different shop it was found that the STEM of the
valve had broken off. Also had one push rod that had split have way
down shaft, is now bent about 5 degrees.
I have been told that most valves are made in 2 peices. The upper tip
was machined together with the rest of the shaft. Apparently this tip
failed. Is there any other issues I should be concerned with.
Shop has sent off heads for new valves, push rods, lifters etc.
As I was shifting from 2nd to 3rd normal driving. Engine started to make
metallic noise from valve cover.
After inspection by a different shop it was found that the STEM of the
valve had broken off. Also had one push rod that had split have way
down shaft, is now bent about 5 degrees.
I have been told that most valves are made in 2 peices. The upper tip
was machined together with the rest of the shaft. Apparently this tip
failed. Is there any other issues I should be concerned with.
Shop has sent off heads for new valves, push rods, lifters etc.
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