Ancillary bits and inspection continued

 

Had part of the day to get on the 41 engine today. Although the audio is not bueno ( I forgot to Lav mic ' 'cause duh. ) 

The long version is :You Tube Link. 

The short version is that the head cover is clean compared to may hoopty rides I have had, as are the valves and rockers and springs and pushrods.  I mean nothing bent broken nor are any showing signs of excessive wear. 

Fuel pump and distributor came off clean as well as the oil filler - breather tube, side cover and head cover were cake. 




 

  

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