CO54 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Posted May 21, 2019 Pulled the head off yesterday, manually turned the crank and verified everything is moving with pistons and valves. That was great news for a truck that was parked in '73. Otherwise engine history is unknown. All the exhaust valves are white with a chalk like substance. Input please? Quote
kencombs Posted May 21, 2019 Report Posted May 21, 2019 73? Still lots of lead in gas back then, just phasing out.. Probably the source of the whitish deposits. 1 Quote
CO54 Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Posted May 21, 2019 So not necessarily something to be overly concerned about?... Quote
kencombs Posted May 21, 2019 Report Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, CO54 said: So not necessarily something to be overly concerned about?... Nope, normal. Used to see that on almost every engine torn down in the 60s/70s. 1 Quote
CO54 Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks, for the responses and knowledge. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Posted May 22, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 8:19 AM, CO54 said: So not necessarily something to be overly concerned about?... unless you are gonna lick 'em! ? 1 Quote
CO54 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Posted May 22, 2019 3 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: unless you are gonna lick 'em! ? Prefer crayons, more colors to pick from and chalk is boring...... Quote
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