sorry you had the trouble and let's hope it's not that bad.
x2!!!
rlj676
07-16-2012 08:23 PM
Man that sucks. Still plenty to do up there for fun I hope.
BlueOval
07-16-2012 09:15 PM
I tried, sorry I was of no help. My wife tells me that all the time!
REMEDY
07-17-2012 12:26 PM
Originally Posted by THE 288 KID
(Post 3731320)
#7 exhaust rocker got out of alignment and the pushrod came out of the dimple and up along side of it. Replaced the parts and its still missing.
Might be done for the season dunno yet.
Sorry to hear your troubles Jordon. Hope you still had fun!!
Actually the reason the pushrod came out is because the valve stuck in the guide. The 525 has a small amour of reversion on 7 & 8 cyl at idle. That causes carbon to stick to the valve stem and eventually it will stick, causing the valve head to hit piston and bend the valve. Common problem with the 525, they all do it, usually between 250 to 300 hours. Also the exhaust flange of the head will probably be very corroded. You are still missing because the valve is bent. The valve springs merc uses are marginal at best further causing this problem. When I do the 525 cylinder heads I hone the exhaust guides for a little more clearence. I also use a looser valve seal on the exhaust side to allow more oil down the guide. Coupled with a much better spring and retainer package.
aabaroni
07-17-2012 12:55 PM
yep that's what happened to mine.
THE 288 KID
07-17-2012 01:26 PM
****. How much we talking here? $$$$
verbi69
07-17-2012 03:20 PM
Originally Posted by THE 288 KID
(Post 3732410)
****. How much we talking here? $$$$
The audience is growing...
rssteiny
07-17-2012 04:55 PM
Yes drew (remedy) knows what he is talking about and knows more about heads and engine building than most anyone. Had him do my heads a couple years back.
(DONT LET YOUR HEAD SWELL THOUGH :lolhit:
THE 288 KID
07-17-2012 08:08 PM
Head is coming off tomorrow. The suspense is growing...
R Addiction
07-17-2012 09:50 PM
Yea Drew, For a button pusher, knows his way around an engine. he'll have plenty to do on his many off hours!:lolhit:
