Jay,
Hope you will get a better answer than this.? If you look at your Kaiser Willys catalog, page 248, know you've been there- look at the pictures for line 18/19-the exhaust valves for both the flathead and the Fhead, and compare that to the picture 20/21, for
the Fhead intake valves, and notice that they differ in diameter.? My F head is at the machine shop, so I can't look, but this seems right.? I'm sure Kaiser could confirm.? Also, it is logical that there would be more resistance with the intake valves engaged.?
I doubt this is your problem.
To review, the problem is that the engine, when attempting to start after the overhaul, won't turn over when you use the starter, correct?? Spark plugs in?? Does it move at all??
Did the machine shop assemble the lower engine components, camshaft, crankshaft, pistons,? connecting rods?
Dan
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So an update to my F134 having issues with needing too much pressure to turn it over. I pulled the engine again, and through extensive tril and error found that I can turn it over by hand wit 38 ftlbs if the rocker arm is removed and it needs
over 40 to 45 with it installed and yes the valve lady is correct. The machines that did the bore and polish reassembled the head. Is it possible the springs were reversed. If so how can you tell the difference? I know kaiser willys sell intake and exhaust
springs for this engine so I know they differ.
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Dan
53 2wd Wagon
Eugene, OR
