Thank you again for stopping to check on us at the top of Connors pass Nevada, on 93 near Ely?. Had stopped to take pics and mainline
another quart. Was a rough trip, you restored my faith in the human race.
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Tell us more . . .bus71 wrote:Thank you again for stopping to check on us at the top of Connors pass Nevada, on 93 near Ely?. Had stopped to take pics and mainline
another quart. Was a rough trip, you restored my faith in the human race.
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Started out as a trip to take care of some family stuff. A typical pnw to desert sw trip. One thing after another, rocker arm problems,
rocker arm trouble? , smashed muffler on a rock, only rock for 100 yards. Broke antenna in some brush. Hey!, an old car antenna on the ground ........###$$^^&&*. Then came the leaky pushrod tube, 1 qt in 150 miles. Add the stress of family problem solving.
I needed an Angel.
rocker arm trouble? , smashed muffler on a rock, only rock for 100 yards. Broke antenna in some brush. Hey!, an old car antenna on the ground ........###$$^^&&*. Then came the leaky pushrod tube, 1 qt in 150 miles. Add the stress of family problem solving.
I needed an Angel.
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As a member of this tribe, you must give us a little feedback as to the improvisational skills you brought to bear on these minor annoyances.bus71 wrote:Started out as a trip to take care of some family stuff. A typical pnw to desert sw trip. One thing after another, rocker arm problems,
rocker arm trouble? , smashed muffler on a rock, only rock for 100 yards. Broke antenna in some brush. Hey!, an old car antenna on the ground ........###$$^^&&*. Then came the leaky pushrod tube, 1 qt in 150 miles. Add the stress of family problem solving.
I needed an Angel.
What happened to the rocker arm? Loose adjustment nut? Loose rocker shaft with disappearing washer and nut? Did you effect a repair?
Hole in muffler? Blocked passage? Leaky joint? Any repair effected?
Leaky pushrod, did it take a hit from the muffler rock? Was there a lower tin under it? Did/can you find a telescoping repair pushrod tube so you don't have to disassemble the engine to repair it?
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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Rocker arm trouble was the oddest of the issues as this had never been a problem. Before leaving home, spring washers had
broken on 2 and 4. When I bashed the muffler, I loosened all the connections and put a small crack in it. Noise level went up and but I decided to live with it. It wasn't until Wickenburg that I noticed the horrible clatter over the music and exhaust. I pulled off and let it idle. Well, I thought, You blew it! However, The oil pressure was good on the gauge, temp was fine. The more I listened, the less it sounded like a rod. Then I remembered when the rocker arm came off in Nebraska years ago. Shut it off and let it cool.
I didn't find what I hoped. The clip, thrust washer, and spring washer on 2 exhaust valve were gone. The rocker had beaten the crap
out of the valve stem and spring cap when it came loose. I had never had this happen. I looked through my spares and found the pieces needed. We made to Phoenix where it soon came apart again. My son and I inspected the rocker arm assembly and could not
find anything wrong. Had a 40hp snuck in? Nope. We picked up 2 rocker arms at Blair and Son Auto Wrecking inn Phoenix .
We built a rocker arm from the two and there has been no trouble since. Was there a clogged oil passage? Tweaked shaft?
multiple bad spring washers and clips? These were all used parts. Everything wears out.
broken on 2 and 4. When I bashed the muffler, I loosened all the connections and put a small crack in it. Noise level went up and but I decided to live with it. It wasn't until Wickenburg that I noticed the horrible clatter over the music and exhaust. I pulled off and let it idle. Well, I thought, You blew it! However, The oil pressure was good on the gauge, temp was fine. The more I listened, the less it sounded like a rod. Then I remembered when the rocker arm came off in Nebraska years ago. Shut it off and let it cool.
I didn't find what I hoped. The clip, thrust washer, and spring washer on 2 exhaust valve were gone. The rocker had beaten the crap
out of the valve stem and spring cap when it came loose. I had never had this happen. I looked through my spares and found the pieces needed. We made to Phoenix where it soon came apart again. My son and I inspected the rocker arm assembly and could not
find anything wrong. Had a 40hp snuck in? Nope. We picked up 2 rocker arms at Blair and Son Auto Wrecking inn Phoenix .
We built a rocker arm from the two and there has been no trouble since. Was there a clogged oil passage? Tweaked shaft?
multiple bad spring washers and clips? These were all used parts. Everything wears out.