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| Author: | drewkuch [ Mon May 26, 2008 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Shaky Slant Six |
71 dart 225 SL6 Runs and drives, but shakes at idle. Whole engine shakes sideways. Would ths be needing a valve adjustment? Timing chain? Not misfiring and getting fuel. Thanks! drew |
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| Author: | Doctor Dodge [ Mon May 26, 2008 9:21 pm ] |
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Yes, start with a valve lash adjustment. If it still shakes after adjusting the valve lash, perform a compression test, it could be a burnt exhaust valve(s) or broken piston ring(s). DD |
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| Author: | drewkuch [ Mon May 26, 2008 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | valves |
thanks dr dodge. I took the head off the other day and am in the process of changing my head gasket. I'll adjust the valves for sure when i put it back together and get it running hot The bottom of the valves (all closed right now) are looking good. besides some minor surface rust from the water in the chamber from the gasket blown, they look ok. Any way i can look at the "back side" of the valves while the head is off and see how much carbon buildup is there? what else should i be looking for while my head is off besides cracks? thanks again, drew |
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| Author: | ESP47 [ Tue May 27, 2008 11:04 pm ] |
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Check your dwell and check for distributor shaft movement as well. A loose shaft can cause an annoying shake at idle. |
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