Found some metal pieces around valve springs. please help identify
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Found some metal pieces around valve springs. please help identify
Hi all,
I just picked up a 67 Cutlass , 330 2bbl.. Had a valve cover leak so I took it off to replace the seal and found some metal pieces on top the head.. I am pretty sure I know what they are but looking for help/confirmation.
they look like it was once a valve retainer lock, however I thought those had some type of ridge inside to grab the valve, and I don't see that here ( maybe worn our and would explain why it came loose )
anyway, will attach pic below..
Engine was running fine before this, start right up, run smooth, no rough idle, etc.. so maybe I got really lucky it hasn't dropped a valve yet.. knock knock..
any input greatly appreciated..
I just picked up a 67 Cutlass , 330 2bbl.. Had a valve cover leak so I took it off to replace the seal and found some metal pieces on top the head.. I am pretty sure I know what they are but looking for help/confirmation.
they look like it was once a valve retainer lock, however I thought those had some type of ridge inside to grab the valve, and I don't see that here ( maybe worn our and would explain why it came loose )
anyway, will attach pic below..
Engine was running fine before this, start right up, run smooth, no rough idle, etc.. so maybe I got really lucky it hasn't dropped a valve yet.. knock knock..
any input greatly appreciated..
#2
Hi all,
I just picked up a 67 Cutlass , 330 2bbl.. Had a valve cover leak so I took it off to replace the seal and found some metal pieces on top the head.. I am pretty sure I know what they are but looking for help/confirmation.
they look like it was once a valve retainer lock, however I thought those had some type of ridge inside to grab the valve, and I don't see that here ( maybe worn our and would explain why it came loose )
anyway, will attach pic below..
Engine was running fine before this, start right up, run smooth, no rough idle, etc.. so maybe I got really lucky it hasn't dropped a valve yet.. knock knock..
any input greatly appreciated..
I just picked up a 67 Cutlass , 330 2bbl.. Had a valve cover leak so I took it off to replace the seal and found some metal pieces on top the head.. I am pretty sure I know what they are but looking for help/confirmation.
they look like it was once a valve retainer lock, however I thought those had some type of ridge inside to grab the valve, and I don't see that here ( maybe worn our and would explain why it came loose )
anyway, will attach pic below..
Engine was running fine before this, start right up, run smooth, no rough idle, etc.. so maybe I got really lucky it hasn't dropped a valve yet.. knock knock..
any input greatly appreciated..
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Thanks a lot Joe !
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