[MV] Re: M151A2 engine woes
Buzz (buzzer@reno.quik.com)
Thu, 22 Jan 1998 18:19:06 GMT
>>=20
>> I have M151A2 engine problems. It appears that one of the lifters =
that
>> pushs the push rod is not functioning. This, of course, makes the =
engine
>> miss and backfire. Manuals 20 and 34, do not show this area very =
well.
>>=20
>
>Upon closer inspection of my problem, I think the only way to fix the =
tappet
>lifter, without pulling the engine, is to pull the grill, radiator, fan,=
front=20
>gear cover, gears and, then pulling the camshaft. The tappets would =
then fall
>out and could be replace. This would depend if I could remove the oil =
pan to=20
>re-install the new lifter and replace the camshaft while the engine is =
still in=20
>place.
>
>Do y'all think this is possible or should I "bit the bullet" and pull =
the engine.
>
IMO I would pull the power pack. You can get the whole thing outa
there in about an hour and It'll be a lot easier to work on. While you
are at it send the head in for a valve job and have them install
hardened valve seats.
Buzz
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